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B2- Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roblox is an online game platform that was created in 2004 and released in 2006. In the UK, the site is the most popular among gaming enthusiasts from ages eight to 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amidst allegations that children using the platform are constantly exposed to explicit or harmful contents, the company\u2019s CEO Dave Baszucki advised parents to keep their children off the site if they have concerns over their safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article about Roblox CEO\u2019s message to parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c5yrjkl7dd6o<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cdogged<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe site, which is the most popular in the UK among young gamers aged eight to 12, has been <\/em>dogged<\/em><\/strong> by claims of some children being exposed to explicit or harmful content through its games, alongside multiple reported allegations of bullying and grooming.<\/em>\u201d Use this word in a sentence and give 2 synonyms or similar expressions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201ccounter-intuitive<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThat sounds a little <\/em>counter-intuitive<\/em><\/strong>, but I would always trust parents to make their own decisions.\u201d<\/em> Use this word in a sentence and give 2 synonyms or similar expressions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cwith the best will in the world<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThere are parental controls, and our users would urge constant parental supervision. But we all know that <\/em>with the best will in the world,<\/em><\/strong> life sometimes gets in the way.<\/em>\u201d Use this idiom in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your opinion on this statement by Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki? \u201cMy first message would be, if you’re not comfortable, don’t let your kids be on Roblox.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How do you think this statement could affect the company?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What can companies and parents alike do to ensure children\u2019s safety on gaming platforms?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you agree or disagree with what Ellie Gibson said that Mr. Baszucki’s message risked sounding “a bit of a get out\u201d? Share your thoughts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If a site or app a child is using is dogged by claims of kids\u2019 exposure to explicit or harmful contents, what should their parents do?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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