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One form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned(皱眉)upon by their children and grandchildren?
Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.
When personal computers were first introduced, most older people didn’t believe they would ever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says: 揑 find it very relaxing. It’s not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate.”
Another development that has favored 揼rey games? is a change in the type of videogames available on the market. There’s a greater variety of games to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy(策略)and simulation(模拟)games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities. Players can choose from a variety of challengers, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.
Some people argue that 揼rey gamers? simply don’t have the skills required for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the 揼rey gamers may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them.
1.The second paragraph is intended to ________.
A. show the best way to exercise the brain B. stress the importance of good health
C. explain why grey gamers exist D. teach how to play videogames
2.What was older people’s attitude towards their using personal computers at first?
A. Doubtful B. Indifferent
C. Enthusiastic D. Supportive
3.The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is ________.
A. offering figures B. giving examples
C. quoting experts’ words D. providing charts
4.By saying 揟his couldn’t be further from the truth.? in Paragraph 5, the author means ________.
A. mind challenging games are not suitable for older people
B. children should improve their skills with practice
C. playing computer games requires analytical thinking
D. older people can perform well in some computer games
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