Ubisoft is making a new game called Assassin’s Creed Shadows. They wanted to release it soon, but now it will come out on February 14, 2025. They need more time to make the game better. Another game they made had some problems, so they want to fix things before this one comes out. People who bought the game early can get their money back or get something extra when they buy it again.

This new game will let players explore Japan, which fans are excited about. Ubisoft is having a tough time because their last game didn’t sell well. But the people in charge still want to make fun games for everyone. They are working hard to make sure the new game is really good. Even though it’s taking longer, they want to make sure players have a great time.

Original news source: Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date delayed to 2025 (BBC)

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📖 Vocabulary:

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Write down key words from the article (e.g., Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed, Japan, February 14, 2025) on separate cards. Have students pick a card and act out the word without speaking while others guess what it is.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Select key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., Ubisoft, game, Japan, February, explore) and have students draw them on the board or on paper. Other students must guess the word being drawn.

– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask students to create a catchy headline for the article. Encourage them to use key information from the text (e.g., “Ubisoft Delays Release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Enhance Gaming Experience”).

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs or small groups and have them discuss whether they think delaying the game to improve it is a good decision. Encourage students to share their opinions and reasons with the group.

– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have students think about one thing they are excited to explore in the new game, pair up with a classmate to discuss, and then share their thoughts with the whole class.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the name of the new game Ubisoft is making?
2. Why is the release date of the game Assassin’s Creed Shadows changed to February 14, 2025?
3. What can people who bought the game early do if they want to?
4. Where will players get to explore in the new game?
5. Why is Ubisoft having a tough time?
6. What are the people in charge of Ubisoft working hard to do?
7. Why do they want to make sure players have a great time playing the new game?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Ubisoft is making a new game called Assassin’s Creed Shadows. They wanted to release it soon, but now it will come out on February 14, 2025. They (1)______ more time to (2)______ the game better. Another game they made had some problems, so they want to fix things before this one (3)______ out. People who bought the game early can get their money back or get something (4)______ when they buy it again.

This new game will let players explore (5)______, which fans are excited about. Ubisoft is having a tough time because their last game didn’t sell well. But the (6)______ in charge still want to make fun (7)______s for everyone. They are (8)______ hard to make sure the new game is really good. Even though it’s taking longer, they want to make sure players have a great time.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a game?
2. Do you like playing games?
3. How would you feel if you had to wait longer for a game to come out?
4. Do you think it’s important for games to be fun?
5. Why do you think Ubisoft is taking more time to make the game better?
6. What is Japan?
7. Why are fans excited about exploring Japan in the new game?
8. How do you think players would feel if the game had problems?
9. Do you think it’s fair that people can get their money back if the game has problems?
10. What do you think the people in charge of the game want to do?
11. Do you think it’s good that Ubisoft wants to make sure players have a great time?
12. How do you think Ubisoft can make the new game really good?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. release
2. explore
3. excited
4. problems
5. charge
6. tough
7. sell
8. players
9. extra
10. longer

Meanings:
(A) Feeling very happy and eager
(B) Taking more time than before
(C) To look around and find new things
(D) Very hard or difficult
(E) To give something in exchange for money
(F) Things that go wrong or don’t work
(G) More than what is usual or expected
(H) People who play games
(I) To be in control or responsible
(J) To let something go or make it available
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. When will Assassin’s Creed Shadows be released?
(a) February 14, 2025
(b) February 14, 2022
(c) February 14, 2023
(d) February 14, 2024

2. Why is Ubisoft delaying the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
(a) To make the game worse
(b) To finish the game early
(c) To make the game better
(d) To cancel the game

3. What can people who bought the game early do?
(a) Keep the game as it is
(b) Wait for the game to be released
(c) Buy the game again at a higher price
(d) Get their money back or get something extra

4. In which country will players be able to explore in the new game?
(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) Brazil

5. Why is Ubisoft working hard on the new game?
(a) To make the game boring
(b) To make sure players have a great time
(c) To make the game shorter
(d) To make the game more expensive

6. What happened to Ubisoft’s last game?
(a) It sold a lot
(b) It was perfect
(c) It was free
(d) It didn’t sell well

7. What do the people in charge of Ubisoft want to do?
(a) Make boring games for no one
(b) Make fun games for everyone
(c) Stop making games
(d) Only make games for adults

8. When will Assassin’s Creed Shadows be released?
(a) February 14, 2026
(b) February 14, 2027
(c) February 14, 2025
(d) February 14, 2028

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The people in charge still do not want to make fun games for everyone.
2. Ubisoft is having a tough time because their last game didn’t sell well.
3. Ubisoft is making a new game called Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
4. The game was supposed to come out soon, but now it will be released on February 14, 2024.
5. People who bought the game early can get their money back or get something extra when they buy it again.
6. The new game will not allow players to explore Japan.
7. They need more time to make the game better.
8. Another game they made had no problems.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What is the name of the new game that Ubisoft is making?
2. Why is the release date of the game Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed to February 14, 2025?
3. What can people who bought the game early do if they want their money back?
4. Where will players be able to explore in the new game?
5. Why is Ubisoft working hard to make the new game really good?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What is the name of the new game Ubisoft is making?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

2. Why is the release date of the game Assassin’s Creed Shadows changed to February 14, 2025?
Ubisoft needed more time to make the game better.

3. What can people who bought the game early do if they want to?
They can get their money back or get something extra when they buy it again.

4. Where will players get to explore in the new game?
Players will get to explore Japan.

5. Why is Ubisoft having a tough time?
Their last game didn’t sell well.

6. What are the people in charge of Ubisoft working hard to do?
They are working hard to make sure the new game is really good.

7. Why do they want to make sure players have a great time playing the new game?
They want to make sure players have a great time because they want people to enjoy playing their games.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) need
(2) make
(3) comes
(4) extra
(5) Japan
(6) people
(7) game
(8) working
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. release
Answer: (J) To let something go or make it available

2. explore
Answer: (C) To look around and find new things

3. excited
Answer: (A) Feeling very happy and eager

4. problems
Answer: (F) Things that go wrong or don’t work

5. charge
Answer: (I) To be in control or responsible

6. tough
Answer: (D) Very hard or difficult

7. sell
Answer: (E) To give something in exchange for money

8. players
Answer: (H) People who play games

9. extra
Answer: (G) More than what is usual or expected

10. longer
Answer: (B) Taking more time than before
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. When will Assassin’s Creed Shadows be released?
Answer: (a) February 14, 2025

2. Why is Ubisoft delaying the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Answer: (c) To make the game better

3. What can people who bought the game early do?
Answer: (d) Get their money back or get something extra

4. In which country will players be able to explore in the new game?
Answer: (a) Japan

5. Why is Ubisoft working hard on the new game?
Answer: (b) To make sure players have a great time

6. What happened to Ubisoft’s last game?
Answer: (d) It didn’t sell well

7. What do the people in charge of Ubisoft want to do?
Answer: (b) Make fun games for everyone

8. When will Assassin’s Creed Shadows be released?
Answer: (c) February 14, 2025
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The people in charge still do not want to make fun games for everyone. (Answer: False)
2. Ubisoft is having a tough time because their last game didn’t sell well. (Answer: True)
3. Ubisoft is making a new game called Assassin’s Creed Shadows. (Answer: True)
4. The game was supposed to come out soon, but now it will be released on February 14, 2024. (Answer: False)
5. People who bought the game early can get their money back or get something extra when they buy it again. (Answer: True)
6. The new game will not allow players to explore Japan. (Answer: False)
7. They need more time to make the game better. (Answer: True)
8. Another game they made had no problems. (Answer: False)
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