Pros and cons of computer games. Компьютерные игры.

Муниципальное общеобразовательное учреждение

«Средняя общеобразовательная школа №10»

Конференция «Первые шаги в науку»

Исследовательская работа

по английскому языку.

Pros and cons of computer games.

Автор работы:

Мусский Иван

ученик 4 «Б» класса

Научный руководитель:

Садикова Елена Анатольевна

учитель английского языка

г. Печора

2012 год

Contents.

I. Introduction. p.3.

II. History of computer games. p.3.

III. Kinds of computer games. p. 4.

IV. Pros and cons of computer games. p.5.

V. Conclusion.p.7.

VI. Application. P. 8.

V. List of literature.p.9.

I. Introduction.

The aim of my work is to prove that playing computer games influences on the health and behavior of children.

The tasks are to get and learn information about history of computer games, mark main kinds of computer games, analyze pros and cons of playing computer games.

Methods of research – study of information

1. classification
2. analysis

II. History of computer games.

In 1967, Ralph Baer wrote the first video game played on a television set, a game called Chase.

In 1971, Nolan Bushnell together with Ted Dabney, created the first arcade game. It was called Computer Space. The arcade game Ping Pong was created by Nolan Bushnell (with help from Al Alcorn) a year later in 1972.

In the late 1970s lot’s of companies began to produce video games machines that could be played at home. The most successful of these video games were made by Atari. In 1980 Atari made the home version of

“Space Invaders”. “Space Invaders” was such a popular arcade game that American schoolchildren could skip school to play it. So we can say that the era of home video and computer games began in 1980s.

III. Kinds of computer games.

There are different genres of computer games. Among them are:

Puzzle Games.

Adults and children, boys and girls like to play Puzzle Game because they are bright and interesting. They develop memory and attention. My favourite Puzzle Game is Luxor an action-puzzle game that takes you on an  adventure across the lands of Ancient Egypt.

Platform Games.

A Platform Game is a game where the primary aim is getting from one place to another. . It contains different levels and zones, achievements, and many secret things. The most famous Platform games are “Mario” and “Frogatto”. But my favourite are “The Sonic Heroes” and “The super Cow”.  

Simulation Games.

There are different kinds of Simulation Games such as car racing, horse racing, shooting, sport simulation, construction and management simulation, life simulation. These genres of games are for people of all ages and interests. Modern Simulation Games are “Sims”, “Farm”, “Super Race”.

Strategy/War.

Strategy or War Games are interesting for men and boys. During the game you can make your own strategy of historical wars, you can choose the troops, arms, tactics.

Educational Games.

These games are especially for kids. Playing these games children study maths, foreign languages, nature study and other subjects. Some games teach to look after pets and plants, cook.

Musical games.

Musical Games develop your creative abilities. You can play different musical instrument, write your own music and songs, sing, dance make parties, discos, and shows.

Adventure.

It is a very popular genre of computer games. Usually Adventure Game has a plot of famous cartoon or film. I played such Adventure Games as “Harry Potter”, “ Ice Period”, “ Madagascar”, “ The Lord Of The Rings”.  

IV. Pros and cons of computer games.

It's difficult to imagine our life without computer and computer games.

In the 'golden days', computer and video games were very simple. Kids played them for fun. Nowadays, computer and video games have great graphics. Lots of people spend hours playing them forgetting about everything.

Is such activity useful or harmful? Let's think it over.

Pros.

1)They are fun!

2)They improve hand/eye coordination, which means you can think and do things more quickly and correctly.

3)  and see how well you are doing.

4)Most games make you think about what you are going to do, and they help your problem-solving skills.

5)Many games train memory.

6)You can play games with a friend, talk about games with others - it is a good way to be part of a group.

7)You can play games on the internet sometimes with people from all over the world.

8)Anyone can play computer games.

Cons.

1)Unfortunately, many computer and video games are very cruel, and research shows that this violence can affect kids in many ways.

2)Playing games for a long time means that kids don't get out and exercise so much. Doctors worry about kids being overweight and unfit, and eating unhealthy snack foods while they play games.

3)Game playing is like an addiction to some people. They play or think about playing games and how they can win for most of their time, so they don't learn well in school, don't get on well with others and can become really boring people.

4) Playing computer games for a long time  can develop problem with health: bad sight, neck ache or back ache, bad sleep.

V. Conclusion.

So playing computer games is a part of our free time. Adults and children, boys and girls play different computer games according to their tastes and interests. Playing computer games are useful for children but we mustn’t play too long time and have some other interests.

VI. Applications.8.

        Application N 1.

Pluses and minuses of playing computer games

VI. List of literature.

1) internet resources.

2) Pop Culture1  Gillian Flaherty «Титул» 2008

Genres of computer games

Puzzle Games

Platform Games

Simulation Games

Strategy/War

Educational Games

Musical games

Adventure