Welcome to Lesson 2.5
Game Boosting Services — A Beginner’s Guide
All activities in Section 2.5 are based on this article and topic, so it is an important reference. You can read the article again at any time.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Talk about online gaming and game boosting services
- Use vocabulary related to gaming, ranking, and online services
- Understand verbs and prepositions in context
- Use nouns as adjectives
- Talk about advantages, risks, and opinions related to gaming services
Before You Begin
First reading: focus on the main idea.
Second reading: pay attention to vocabulary and grammar.
After checking your answers, read the article again to improve your understanding.
Remember: Practice makes perfect.
A. Article — Game Boosting Services: A Beginner’s Guide
Before you begin: Read the article carefully. First reading: focus on the main idea. Second reading: pay attention to vocabulary and grammar.
An Original Learning Resource by Archway English
No matter if you are a gamer or not, you are probably aware of how popular video games are and how much they have evolved over the years. Not only that, but thanks to the increasing popularity of electronic sports or e-sports for short, it has become a competitive sport that hosts championships in massive arenas with thousands of adoring fans and with sponsored professional players who earn millions in revenue.
In fact, becoming a professional gamer is one of the highest-ranking dream jobs for younger generations, meaning that playing video games is not just a hobby for many. But even on occasions when it simply is, competitiveness and proving one’s skills are still a huge part of the online gaming community.
This has led to the emergence of game boosting services, something that was previously frowned upon but is now gaining more recognition and acceptance from gamers. So, if you are unfamiliar with what these services are and would like to learn more about them, here are some things to have in mind.
What Are They?
The majority of the most popular online games are of the multiplayer type, meaning that people from all over the world can compete against each other. They are extremely challenging and usually feature a ranking system that showcases how skillful someone is. The more you play and the better you get, the faster your ranking will rise.
And because having more wins is crucial for one’s advancement, it might often be difficult to level up, especially if you are trying to win against hardcore players who are more skilled or experienced than you.
This is where game boosting services come in. They are offered by skilled players who will help you easily gain ranks without you having to spend all of your free time in front of a computer screen. Since they are extremely time-efficient, they are very popular with individuals who do not have a lot of time for playing.
How Do They Work?
The process is rather simple since all one has to do is find a reliable online service and hire a professional player for a fee. The price usually depends on the game you are playing, your current rank, as well as the one you are aiming for. Once you decide to accept an offer, you will give out your in-game login information, so that your assigned player can start doing their job.
You will never have to worry about the safety of your account as long as you always check the site’s reviews before hiring. Professional services will never take advantage of your private information and they will never use bots or hacks to level up.
Now, you might be wondering how long the entire process takes? Well, that depends on the amount of boosting that needs to be done, but generally, it shouldn’t take more than a week, so all you’ll have to do is be a little patient.
What Are the Benefits?
Time-Efficiency - as mentioned above, even though people might want to rise in ranks and advance their characters, they might not have the time. However, these services can get the job done quickly and effectively.
Evening the Playing Field - Weapons, armor, or special skills can often only be gained by completing missions. Sometimes, these quests can be difficult and time-consuming but boosting services can unlock them for you, putting you on the same playing field as many others.
Becoming a Better Player - Many of these sites also offer coaching, so not only can you play alongside some of the best and widely knowledgeable players, but you can also pick up various techniques and learn a bunch of tricks along the way.
Conclusion
Unsurprisingly, game boosting services have grown in popularity in recent years, especially if one takes into account how time-efficient and helpful they can be. They are perfect for individuals who want to rise in ranks but don’t have the time to play regularly or for those looking to improve their skills so that they can fully enjoy playing their favourite video game.
Quick Speaking (optional)
Discuss with a partner or think about your answers.
- Do you play online games? Why / Why not?
- Do you think game boosting is fair?
- What skills are important for online gaming?
B. Reading Comprehension
Read the questions. Look at the article again if you need to.
Choose the correct answer.
Quick Practice (Optional) · True for You?
Use the article to practice. Find 3 words from the article. Write a sentence for each word.
I think game boosting services can be useful. (write True or False)
Explain your answer in a few words:
C. Key Vocabulary
Match the words to the definitions.
1. When you accept to receive or are responsible to entertain guests
2. It has developed gradually over time
3. Something that is highly important
4. A feeling of a lot of emotion, respect, love or admiration
5. This is the physical building/place that an event is held
6. When you know about a situation or a fact
Match the words to the definitions.
7. Something that happened before
8. Showing appreciation for something that has been achieved
9. When someone has paid for the costs of an event
10. To be able to do something well
11. When something starts or begins to show
12. Where you can exhibit or display (show) something
Match the words to the definitions.
13. A position on a scale (1st, 2nd, 3rd...)
14. Someone, something or a system you can trust to always be there
15. Something that you don’t know or have experience of
16. The action to receive something offered to you
17. The biggest number/amount of
D. Key Vocabulary List in Context
For each word, write your own definition in English, then translate the word into your own language. Try to remember the meaning before looking back at exercise C.
Your responses are saved automatically. This activity is completion-based, not graded.
E. Verbs + Prepositions I
Select the correct preposition from the drop-down menu for each question.
Example: gained by
Tip: Check the article if you need help.
F. Verbs + Prepositions II
Complete the text with the correct verb + preposition.
‘No matter if you are a gamer or not, you are probably 1. how popular video games are and how much they have 2. the years. Not only that, but thanks to the increasing 3. electronic sports or e-sports for short, it has become a competitive sport that hosts 4. massive arenas with thousands of adoring fans and with sponsored professional players who earn 5. revenue!’
‘Many of these sites also offer coaching, so not only can you 6. some of the best and widely knowledgeable players, but you can also 7. various techniques and learn a bunch of 8. the way.’
G. Adjectives & Verbs
Complete the sentences. Choose a, b, c, or d.
H. Nouns Used as Adjectives
Examples: a baseball bat, a library book, a football match, a school teacher.
Complete the sentences using a noun from the box as an adjective.
I. Nouns + Prepositions
Select the correct preposition from the drop-down menu for each question.
Quick Speaking (optional)
Work with a partner. Ask and answer the questions. Try to use the correct noun + preposition combinations from the lesson.
- What is the popularity of online gaming like in your country?
- Do you have good knowledge of any video game? Which one?
- What are the benefits of playing video games?
- Do you think there is an increase in game boosting services? Why?
- What type of games are you most interested in? Why do you have an interest in them?
- What do you think the majority of gamers prefer: playing for fun or competition?
- What is your opinion of game boosting services?
- Do you have any experience in online gaming or boosting services?
J. Verbs
Examples: Sam walks to school. | Lily is drawing a picture.
Verb forms change based on the subject.
Singular subjects take singular verbs; plural subjects take plural verbs.
Examples: The dog barks. | The dogs bark.
Choose the correct verb form from the brackets. Complete the sentences.
K. Listening — Comprehension
🎧 Listening Exercise
Scan the QR code on page 79 to watch or listen to the lesson.
(Video timestamp: Lesson 2.5 – 00:42)
- Watch or listen to the conversation between Nina and Jay.
- Choose the correct answer.
- Compare your answers with a partner, or check the answer key.
L. Listening — True or False
🎧 Listening Exercise: Use the audio from Exercise K (page 79, timestamp: Lesson 2.5 – 01:46).
- Watch or listen to the conversation again.
- Read the sentences.
- Write True or False.
- Check your answers.
M. Listening — Verb Tense
🎧 Listening Exercise. Use the audio from Exercise K (page 79, timestamp: Lesson 2.5 – 01:46).
Write the correct verb form from the brackets (present simple, present continuous, present perfect).
N. Listening Grammar — Vocabulary
🎧 Listening Exercise. Use the audio from Exercise K (page 79, timestamp: Lesson 2.5 – 01:46).
Match the words or phrases (1–6) with the correct meanings (a–f).
Meanings (a–f) — write the matching number (1–6)
O. Idioms (from the article & audio)
Match the expressions (1–4) with the correct meanings (a–d).
| Idiomatic expressions | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 1. To “have in mind” | a. Any time that you have available after completing your tasks and commitments |
| 2. To “spend all of your free time” | b. Learning a whole load of skills that can help you reach the results faster |
| 3. “Evening out the playing field” | c. When you want to remember some things that can be useful in the future |
| 4. “Learn a bunch of tricks” | d. When there are equal opportunities and chances for everyone involved |
Your answers
P. Reflection & Application
Take a moment to reflect on what you have learned in this lesson.
Apply it:
Write 1 - 2 sentences giving your opinion about game boosting services using the language from this lesson.
Think about it:
What was easy?
What was difficult?
Focus Areas:
Which exercise(s) will you repeat to improve?