17.Study Links Video Game Use to Problems in School
A new study warns that too much time spent playing computer games could affect a Child'S Performance at school.(36)G They show that too many hours spent playing games can reduce students chances of success in school
More than 600teenagers between the ages of 14and 16took part inthe researchproject.(37)D It is said to be the first ever long-term sduty in Northerm Ireland on of information technology on school test results.
The study found that teenagers who played computer games less than once a week were more successful in school than those who played them twice a day or more.41% of the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams.(38)E.
The study found that social media use did not affect school performance.
Celine McStravick is the director of the National Children's Bureau Northern Ireland.She says the study showed no connection between social media and test results."(39)C一 I think that's more because social media is part of every child's life.It's the way they communicate.It's the way they keep in touch with their friends."
Many parents say their children are becoming increasingly dependent on computer games.Some have compared gaming to a drug addiction.(40)AIt suggested that computer games can cause children to stay awake late at night.Less sleep makes children tired nd unable to pay attention in school the next day.
A.However,the study did not explore addiction.
B.The new games are much different from older ones.
C.It was clear that social media didn't have any effect.
D.It took place over a period of three years from 2013to 2015.
E.That compared with 77% of those who rarely played the games.
F.Drug addiction does great harm to their health and performance at school.
G.Britain's National Children's Bureau Northern Ireland reported the results of the study.