Video Games
According to the video on eCampus, how do people often view video games? (1 example)
Violent; Lazy; Waste of time
What does 'to disenfranchise' mean?
To deprive people of their right to vote.
VOCAB: To go on strike [syn.]
To walk out
Define eavesdrop.
to listen to someone's private conversation from close by without them knowing/ to spy
VOCAB: A person who formally requests something, especially a job.
An applicant
According to studies, what happens in the brain after playing video games?
- Increase in cognitive function
- Increase in grey matter (memory, strategic planning, fine-motor skills)
What sparked the Ferguson protests?
The protests took place the day after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by FPD officer Darren Wilson.
What took place on the 5th of March, 1984? (+where)
This day marked the beginning of the Miners’ Strike, when miners from Cortonwood Colliery in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, walked out as their pit had been earmarked for closure
What does CCTV stand for?
Closed-circuit television.
What figure is given that proves men are underrepresented among primary school teachers?
Only 12 out of every 100 teachers are male.
VOCCAB: to prove something such as an idea or belief is false and silly
to debunk
What three examples are given in the reading comprehension as affected areas of life due to racial discrimination?
De facto school segregation, access to health care, and housing.
What characterized the strike?
The level of violence was unprecedented, something never seen before in a British industrial dispute
According to the listening comprehension, what were the British government planning to do and what will this information be used for?
Attempting to step-up surveillance and snoop on personal emails, being able to monitor all electronic information. This information could be used for tax; divorce; copyright infringement; terrorism; serious crime.
According to the NHS article pg39, why is the situation in the UK abnormal?
- It is abnormal due to the fact that patients are supposed to be seen within a 15-minute window upon arrival, however many have to wait much longer than this. Additionally, there has been drastic staff cuts made by the Government and some departments operating on reduced hours, with some closing altogether.
What is the link between techological advances in medicine and video games?
Parallels between successful surgeries and video games: doctors who had played video games completed surgeries with fewer errors and faster than those who had not.
What particular laws implemented in certain states should be repealed and why?
Stand Your Ground laws should be repealed to remove far-reaching immunity and ensure strict adherence to principles of necessity when deadly force is used for self-defense.
Define flying picket and scab.
FLYING PICKET: a worker who travels to support workers who are on strike at another place of work, typically illegal
A SCAB: defines a worker who accepts employment or continues working for the employer during a union strike
According to the reading comprehension, what are CCTV cameras used for and what could they be used for?
They are used to monitor ambient noise i.e. nightclub noise levels. They could be used to monitor old people's safety in their homes and automatic detection of faulty street lights.
Give the three reasons as to why there is an interest in male teachers [children in audio visual document].
- The approach by male teachers is different than what is seen with female teachers, male teachers are a rare occurrence, and they have different appearances than what kids are used to i.e. they are new and exciting for the children.
What did the designers of the game JFK reloaded claim the game's intent was? Why is this claim inaccurate?
They claimed the goal was to educate i.e. debunk conspiracy theories surrounding JFK's assassination. This claim seems inaccurate when considering the fact that there is a cash prize offered for the highest score, encouraging player's to replay the game to improve their score. (any other acceptable reason)
What electoral problems are pointed out by the ACLU?
Restrictive voter identification laws, district gerrymandering, and state-level laws that disenfranchise people convicted of felonies.
Describe the reasons that led to th miner's return to work/the aftermath of the protests.
- By early September, the men, who had been used to being among the best paid manual workers in the country, had been without income for six months. Many families had to rely on food parcels and soup kitchens, often organised by women's support groups and paid for by donations
- Compromise deal was put on the table in September, Scargill refused to take it
-NUM delegates voted by 98 to 91 to call off the strike.
-From 1985 onwards the pit closure programme picked up speed. Margaret Thatcher had taken on the strongest union in the land and won.
According to the listening comprehension, how much will this plan cost the tax payer and why was the previous surveillance bill rejected in 208?
It will cost the tax payer $1b. The bill was previously rejected due to data safety concerns and fears of threats to national security.
Summarise the article/the A&E crisis in five sentences.
- A&Es are overrun and must find a solution.
- The wait times are far too long.
- Lives are at risk.
- There are not enough staff to take care of the patients.
- There are poor conditions for those who are forced to wait.
- Budget cuts are closing hospitals across the country.