Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like playing any mobile games? Why or why not?
- Do you think playing computer games is fun? Why or why not?
Vocabulary:
- intend /in-TEND/
- affair /uh-FAIR/
- promote /pruh-MOHT/
- popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/
- occasion /uh-KEY-zhuhn/
[verb] to have as a plan or purpose
She intends to use the money for her school supplies.
[noun] an event
She did not go to the social affair at her school because of her dress.
[verb] to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something
My friends promote eating healthy food everyday.
[noun] the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people
After the trending video about organic foods, its popularity has increased.
[noun] a special or formal event
There is always a dress that is appropriate for any formal occasion.
Japanese Governor Yuriko Koike announced on January 6, 2019 a two-day esports event that will happen in Tokyo in April 2019. The event is to promote the video games and anime industries of Japan. The government intends to put 50 million yen budget for this event. The venue and the exact date of the said affair are still to be decided.
Esports is already known in North America, Europe, and China. Esports was played at the last Asian Games held in Jakarta and Palembang to promote itself. Esports in Japan started gaining more popularity when Japan Esports Union was introduced in 2018. Moreover, another esports competition will be happening in October featuring the video game “Pro Evolution Soccer 2019” in line with the national sports occasion.
Esports is already known in North America, Europe, and China. Esports was played at the last Asian Games held in Jakarta and Palembang to promote itself. Esports in Japan started gaining more popularity when Japan Esports Union was introduced in 2018. Moreover, another esports competition will be happening in October featuring the video game “Pro Evolution Soccer 2019” in line with the national sports occasion.
Comprehension Questions:
- What was announced by the governor?
- How much was the planned budget for the esports event?
- What is the purpose of the esports event in April?
- What are the places where esports is already known?
- What video game will be featured for the esports competition in October?
Discussion Questions:
- What are the benefits of computer games? Explain your answer.
- Do you think esports should be considered as a real sport? Explain your answer.
- Esports has one of the biggest cash prizes in sports, what can you say about that?
- Do you want to earn money from playing video games? Explain your answer.
- What is your opinion to those young people who want to be a professional gamer someday?