Listening Test

LEVEL UP!

ENTERING THE GAMING INDUSTRY

Time:30 minutes

TASK 1: Why People Play

You will hear five statements. What reasons for playing are the people talking about?

Write the correct numbers (1 – 5) in the boxes next to the categories (A – H).

Be careful, use each number only once.

(You will have 5 seconds after the first listening and 5 seconds after the second listening.)

A	Academic research		E	Additional income	
B	Team building		F	Stress reduction	
C	Emotional control		G	Creativity boost	
D	Brain training		H	Exam preparation	

5 P.

TASK 2: Design of a Board Game

You will hear a conversation between two game developers. Look at the locations on the map (1 – 5). What do the players do there? Write the numbers in the correct boxes.

Be careful: Use each number only once. There are two activities that you do not need.

There is one example (0) at the beginning.

(You will have 5 seconds after the first listening and 5 seconds after the second listening.)

Where players do these things:

collect herbs
get money
start the game	0
buy weapons
hire a guard
find the enemies
hide some cash
exchange things

Skizze mit nummerierten Orten, Bäumen, Häusern, Boot und Brunnen.

5 P.

TASK 3: The Power of the Gaming Industry

You will hear a radio report about the gaming industry. There are six wrong words in the text. Write their correct versions on the lines provided.

(You will have 10 seconds after the first listening and 15 seconds after the second listening.)

The evolution of gaming has been a remarkable journey.	_______________
From the dawn of arcades to the rise of home consoles,	_______________
the gaming industry has persistently grown into a multi-	_______________
billion-dollar industry with a diverse array of games and	_______________
platforms.	_______________
Today, gaming is not just a pastime enjoyed by a niche	_______________
group of nervy enthusiasts or teenagers. Elderly people	_______________
have also discovered puzzles and games of thrill on their	_______________
mobile phones. With an estimated 200 billion dollars per	_______________
year, the amount of money generated by the gaming	_______________
industry is greater than the profiles of the music and movie	_______________
industries combined. In particular, joint ventures by big	_______________
firms and influencers are a cash cow. The companies burn	_______________
millions with in-game ads and product placement. This	_______________
concept thrives on the interaction of celebrities with their	_______________
fans. Compulsive gaming is nothing new, and the number	_______________
of people attracted to gaming is increasing with the spread	_______________
of smartphones. This fact must be taken seriously, and	_______________
there are lots of campaigns to raise awareness of the	_______________
dangers of this development.	_______________

6 P.

TASK 4: Preparing for an Assessment Test

You will hear a conversation between Christo, who is preparing for an assessment test, and Lisa, a game designer. Listen and take notes.

You do not have to write complete sentences but one word per answer is not enough.

(You will have 10 seconds after the first listening and 20 seconds after the second listening.)

1	companies look for candidates who:	__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
2	task of a scripter:	__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
3	aim of map balancing:	__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
4	e-mail address of Lisa’s friend:	____ ____ ____ . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ @scripters.org
5	skills gained as a youth leader:	__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

7 P.

TASK 5: Working with Games

You will hear a radio report on game design. What do the people say?

Listen and take notes. Be careful, one word per answer is not enough.

(You will have 30 seconds after the first listening and 90 seconds after the second listening.)

1	What Rachel wants to find out in her job: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
2	Renee’s professional background before she entered the gaming industry (2 details): _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
3	What makes video games special in comparison to other media: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
4	An advantage Renee sees in her job: __________________________________________________
5	One challenge you can face as a game developer: __________________________________________________
6	Rachel’s hope for the future of the gaming industry: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________