Questão Q2285073 - Língua Inglesa

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Directions: Answer questions 01 to 16 according to the text. TEXT Many parents are concerned with their child’s	seemingly obsessive video game play. Fortnite, the	most recent gaming phenomenon, has taken the world	by storm and has parents asking if the shooter game is5 okay for kids. The short answer is yes, Fortnite is	generally fine. Furthermore, parents can breathe easier	knowing that research suggests gaming (on its own)	does not cause disorders like addiction.	However, there’s more to the story. A10 comprehensive answer to the question of whether video	games are prejudicial must take into account other	factors, and parents need to understand why kids play,	as well as when to worry and when to relax.	The word “addiction” gets tossed around quite15 a bit these days, but if it isn’t causing serious harm and	disorder to daily function, it isn’t an addiction. Parents	may worry that their kids are addicted, but if the children	can pull themselves away from a game to join the family	for a conversation over dinner and shows interest in20 other activities, like sports or socializing with friends,	then they are not addicted.	Generally, parents panic when their kid’s video	game playing comes at the expense of doing other	things, like studying or helping around the house. But25 let’s be honest, kids have been avoiding these activities	for ages. Equally true is the fact that parents have been	complaining about their unhelpful children well before the	first video game was plugged into its socket.	In fact, moderate video game play has been30 shown to be beneficial. A study conducted at Oxford by	Dr. Andrew Przybylski revealed that playing about one	hour per day improved psychological well-being, while	when taken to an extreme, playing over three hours per	day, was correlated with less well-being.35___The real question should be what is it about	the special attraction of gaming that makes it the	preferred pastime of so many millions of kids? What	makes it so difficult for even non-addicted kids to step	away from video games sometimes? The answer has to40 do with the way games address basic psychological	needs.	Fortnite, like any well-designed video game,	satisfies what we are all looking for. According to Drs.	Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, people need three45 things to flourish. We look for competence — the need	for mastery, progression, achievement, and growth. We	seek autonomy — the need for volition and freedom of	control over our choice. And finally, we look for	relatedness — the need to feel like we matter to others,50 and that others matter to us. Unfortunately, when	considering the state of modern childhood, many kids	aren’t getting enough of these three essential elements.	School, where kids spend most of their waking	hours, is in many ways the antithesis of a place where55 kids feel competence, autonomy, and relatedness.	There, kids are told what to do, where to be, what to	think, what to wear, and what to eat. While some argue	that discipline and control provide structure, it’s clear	why teachers and students might struggle with60 motivation in the classroom.	Gamers feel competence when they practice	strengths to reach their goals. In a game, players have	the autonomy to call the shots, do what they want, and	experiment with creative strategies to solve problems.65 Games are also social outlets where players can feel	relatedness. In Fortnite, for example, players often	meet in the virtual environment to chat and socialize,	because doing so in the real world is often inconvenient	or off limits.70___Of course, none of this is to say video games	are a good substitution — quite the opposite. No game	can give a child the feeling of competence that comes	from accomplishing a difficult task or learning a new	skill on their own accord. Fortnite can’t compete with75 the exhilaration that comes from the autonomy of	exploring reality, where a child is free to ask questions	and unlock mysteries in the real world. No social media	site can give a kid the sense of relatedness, safety, and	warmth that comes from an adult who loves that child80 unconditionally just the way they are, no matter what,	and takes the time to tell them so.	Some kids suffer from gaming disorders, but	such dependencies are often combined with preexisting	conditions, including problems with impulse control. For85 most children, however, parents understanding the	deeper truth behind what kids are getting out of games	empowers them to take steps to give their children	more of what they need. Video games are this	generation’s outlet, and some kids use them as a tool to90 escape the same way some of us use our own flavor of	dissociative devices to tune out reality for a while. (Adapted from https://www.psychologytoday.com.Access on March 25th, 2021)	Glossary:1. to toss around – to discuss possibilities or new ideas2. to step away – to not become involved with something3. to flourish – to grow or develop successfully4. volition – the power to make your own decision5. exhilaration – excitement and happiness6. to call the shots – to be in position to decide7. outlet – a way in which emotions, energy or abilities can be expressed or made use of8. to tune out – to stop paying attention to something or someone Directions: Answer questions 01 to 16 according to the text. TEXT 	Many parents are concerned with their child’s	seemingly obsessive video game play. Fortnite, the	most recent gaming phenomenon, has taken the world	by storm and has parents asking if the shooter game is5 okay for kids. The short answer is yes, Fortnite is	generally fine. Furthermore, parents can breathe easier	knowing that research suggests gaming (on its own)	does not cause disorders like addiction.	However, there’s more to the story. A10 comprehensive answer to the question of whether video	games are prejudicial must take into account other	factors, and parents need to understand why kids play,	as well as when to worry and when to relax.	The word “addiction” gets tossed around quite15 a bit these days, but if it isn’t causing serious harm and	disorder to daily function, it isn’t an addiction. Parents	may worry that their kids are addicted, but if the children	can pull themselves away from a game to join the family	for a conversation over dinner and shows interest in20 other activities, like sports or socializing with friends,	then they are not addicted.	Generally, parents panic when their kid’s video	game playing comes at the expense of doing other	things, like studying or helping around the house. But25 let’s be honest, kids have been avoiding these activities	for ages. Equally true is the fact that parents have been	complaining about their unhelpful children well before the	first video game was plugged into its socket.	In fact, moderate video game play has been30 shown to be beneficial. A study conducted at Oxford by	Dr. Andrew Przybylski revealed that playing about one	hour per day improved psychological well-being, while	when taken to an extreme, playing over three hours per	day, was correlated with less well-being.35___The real question should be what is it about	the special attraction of gaming that makes it the	preferred pastime of so many millions of kids? What	makes it so difficult for even non-addicted kids to step	away from video games sometimes? The answer has to40 do with the way games address basic psychological	needs.	Fortnite, like any well-designed video game,	satisfies what we are all looking for. According to Drs.	Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, people need three45 things to flourish. We look for competence — the need	for mastery, progression, achievement, and growth. We	seek autonomy — the need for volition and freedom of	control over our choice. And finally, we look for	relatedness — the need to feel like we matter to others,50 and that others matter to us. Unfortunately, when	considering the state of modern childhood, many kids	aren’t getting enough of these three essential elements.	School, where kids spend most of their waking	hours, is in many ways the antithesis of a place where55 kids feel competence, autonomy, and relatedness.	There, kids are told what to do, where to be, what to	think, what to wear, and what to eat. While some argue	that discipline and control provide structure, it’s clear	why teachers and students might struggle with60 motivation in the classroom.	Gamers feel competence when they practice	strengths to reach their goals. In a game, players have	the autonomy to call the shots, do what they want, and	experiment with creative strategies to solve problems.65 Games are also social outlets where players can feel	relatedness. In Fortnite, for example, players often	meet in the virtual environment to chat and socialize,	because doing so in the real world is often inconvenient	or off limits.70___Of course, none of this is to say video games	are a good substitution — quite the opposite. No game	can give a child the feeling of competence that comes	from accomplishing a difficult task or learning a new	skill on their own accord. Fortnite can’t compete with75 the exhilaration that comes from the autonomy of	exploring reality, where a child is free to ask questions	and unlock mysteries in the real world. No social media	site can give a kid the sense of relatedness, safety, and	warmth that comes from an adult who loves that child80 unconditionally just the way they are, no matter what,	and takes the time to tell them so.	Some kids suffer from gaming disorders, but	such dependencies are often combined with preexisting	conditions, including problems with impulse control. For85 most children, however, parents understanding the	deeper truth behind what kids are getting out of games	empowers them to take steps to give their children	more of what they need. Video games are this	generation’s outlet, and some kids use them as a tool to90 escape the same way some of us use our own flavor of	dissociative devices to tune out reality for a while.	 (Adapted from https://www.psychologytoday.com.Access on March 25th, 2021)	Glossary:1. to toss around – to discuss possibilities or new ideas2. to step away – to not become involved with something3. to flourish – to grow or develop successfully4. volition – the power to make your own decision5. exhilaration – excitement and happiness6. to call the shots – to be in position to decide7. outlet – a way in which emotions, energy or abilities can be expressed or made use of8. to tune out – to stop paying attention to something or someone Mark the option that shows a structure in the passive voice.

Gran Questões · Accepted Answer

There, kids are told what to do, where to be, what to think, what to wear, and what to eat. (ℓ. 56 - 57)

Gran Questões · Answer

Kids have been avoiding these activities for ages. (ℓ. 25 - 26)

Gran Questões · Answer

The answer has to do with the way games address basic psychological needs. (ℓ. 39 - 41)

Gran Questões · Answer

Many kids aren’t getting enough of these three essential elements. (ℓ. 51 - 52)