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Book 2 · Lesson 2.5

Lesson 2.5 — Game Boosting Services — A Beginner’s Guide

ARCHWAY ENGLISH PATHWAY · BOOK 2 · LEVEL 2.5 EXPANSION

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.

Original published article photograph: gaming computers and two video-game controllers

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.

1. What is the text mainly about?
2. What makes online gaming a popular ‘sport’ in today’s world?
3. Which of these words means the same as ‘competition’?
4. Which word is an antonym for ‘unfamiliar’?
5. What does ‘multiplayer’ mean in the online gaming world?
6. How would your ranking level rise in a particular game?
7. What is another word for ‘crucial’?
8. Who are the ones who offer the game boosting services?
9. Which of these words do you think is an antonym for ‘reliable’?
10. How is the price of a game boosting service determined?
11. Is it safe to give your private information to players who offer boosting services?
12. How long would the game boosting process take?
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.

hosts · evolved · crucial · adoring · arenas · aware

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.

sponsored · showcases · skills · emergence · previously · recognition

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.

acceptance · unfamiliar · majority · ranking · reliable

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.

Vocabulary wordYour definition in EnglishTranslation into your language

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.

1. He is extremely ___ at playing video games.
2. My parents are ___ of which video games are popular right now.
3. Game boosting makes gaining ranks incredibly ___.
4. I have gained special skills by ___ missions.
5. Competitiveness is still a ___ part of the online gaming community.
6. Having more wins is ___ for one’s advancement.
7. Are you too ___ with work?
8. My mentor taught me an ___ technique yesterday.
9. Game boosting services are extremely ___ right now.
10. It is ___ to win against more experienced players.
11. Thankfully, my ranking has steadily ___.
12. I have ___ numerous skills along the way.
13. My mom would like to become more ___ about game boosting services.
14. Many of these sites also ___ coaching.
15. For the past few weeks, I have been ___ my gaming strategy moving forward.
16. Professional gamers continue to ___ my younger brother.
17. Electronic sports has become ___.
18. I am ___ to my favorite game boosting service.
19. These quests have been ___ my time.
20. Luckily, I was charged a ___ amount by the professional gamer I hired.

H. Nouns Used as Adjectives

Nouns can act like adjectives when they describe another noun.
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.

boat · lemon · water · computer · game · gold · time · grammar · candy · graphics

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.

  1. What is the popularity of online gaming like in your country?
  2. Do you have good knowledge of any video game? Which one?
  3. What are the benefits of playing video games?
  4. Do you think there is an increase in game boosting services? Why?
  5. What type of games are you most interested in? Why do you have an interest in them?
  6. What do you think the majority of gamers prefer: playing for fun or competition?
  7. What is your opinion of game boosting services?
  8. Do you have any experience in online gaming or boosting services?

J. Verbs

A verb shows action or state of being. Every complete sentence needs a verb.

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)

  1. Watch or listen to the conversation between Nina and Jay.
  2. Choose the correct answer.
  3. Compare your answers with a partner, or check the answer key.
1. What are game boosting services?
2. Why does Jay think boosting is helpful?
3. What advice does Jay give about finding a boosting service?
4. What extra service do some boosting sites offer?

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.
Statements 1–3
1.Jay has never used a boosting service before.
2.Nina thinks boosting is a little unfair.
3.Jay says some services can boost your rank quickly.
Statements 4–6
4.Nina has lots of time to play games every day.
5.Game boosting services use bots to play for you.
6.Nina is more interested in learning than just watching someone play.

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).

1. boosting · 2. level up · 3. pro player · 4. coaching · 5. cheat or bot · 6. review

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 expressionsDefinitions
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?