Meta, the big company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is making a new virtual reality (VR) headset called Quest 3. This headset has special cameras to let people see the real world while they wear it. This can help people feel less sick when they use it. Chris Cox, a big boss at Meta, thinks this new headset can make VR more comfortable.

But, some people think that the new headset might not completely fix the problem of feeling sick. Mark Zuckerberg, the top boss of Meta, thinks making better pictures and faster responses can help. But, some people might still feel sick because their eyes see something different from what their body feels. Even with new technology, some people might still feel sick when they use VR. The Quest 3 headset tries to mix the real world with the virtual world to help people who feel sick when they play virtual games.

Original news source: Meta: Can the firm’s new headset stop virtual reality sickness? (BBC)

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Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a set of vocabulary words related to the article. One person from each group will act out a word without speaking, while the rest of the group tries to guess the word. The group that guesses the most words correctly wins.

– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, have students take turns summarizing the main points of the article to each other. Encourage them to use their own words and keep their summaries brief. After each summary, ask the other student to provide feedback and ask any questions they may have.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of vocabulary words from the article. One student from each pair will choose a word and draw a picture to represent it, while the other student tries to guess the word. The pair that guesses the most words correctly wins.

– Keyword Taboo
Instructions: Write down a list of keywords from the article on separate pieces of paper. Divide the class into two teams. One player from each team will pick a piece of paper and try to describe the keyword to their team without using the word itself or any related words. The team that guesses the most keywords correctly wins.

– Pros and Cons
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, have students discuss the pros and cons of virtual reality technology, based on the information in the article. Encourage them to consider the benefits and drawbacks mentioned in the article, as well as their own opinions and experiences. After the discussion, ask some groups to share their thoughts with the class.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What is Meta making?
2. What is special about the Quest 3 headset?
3. Why does Chris Cox think the new headset can make VR more comfortable?
4. What does Mark Zuckerberg think can help fix the problem of feeling sick?
5. Why might some people still feel sick when they use VR?
6. What does the Quest 3 headset try to do to help people who feel sick when they play virtual games?
7. Why is it important to mix the real world with the virtual world in the Quest 3 headset?
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Meta, the big company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is making a new virtual reality (VR) headset called Quest 3. This headset has special cameras to let (1)______ see the real world while they (2)______ it. This can help people feel less sick when they use it. Chris Cox, a big boss at Meta, thinks this new headset can make VR more (3)______.

But, some people think that the new headset might not completely fix the (4)______ of feeling sick. Mark Zuckerberg, the top boss of (5)______, thinks (6)______ better pictures and faster responses can help. But, some people might still feel sick because their eyes see something different from what their body feels. Even with new technology, some people might still feel sick when they use VR. The Quest 3 (7)______ tries to mix the real world with the virtual world to help people who feel sick when they (8)______ virtual games.
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Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a virtual reality headset?
2. How would you feel if you could see the real world while wearing a virtual reality headset?
3. Do you think the new virtual reality headset will make people feel less sick? Why or why not?
4. Do you like playing virtual games? Why or why not?
5. What do you think Mark Zuckerberg means by “making better pictures and faster responses”?
6. How would you feel if your eyes saw something different from what your body feels?
7. Do you think the Quest 3 headset can mix the real world with the virtual world successfully? Why or why not?
8. What do you think are some advantages of using a virtual reality headset?
9. How would you feel if you could play virtual games without feeling sick?
10. Do you think virtual reality technology will continue to improve in the future? Why or why not?
11. What are some things you would like to do with a virtual reality headset?
12. How do you think virtual reality can be used in everyday life?

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Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. Meta
2. Facebook
3. Instagram
4. virtual reality
5. headset
6. cameras
7. sick
8. technology

Meanings:
(a) A special kind of pretend world that you can see with special glasses
(b) Special things that take pictures and videos
(c) New and cool things that help us do stuff
(d) A website where you can share pictures and videos
(e) Not feeling well
(f) An app where you can share pictures and videos
(g) Something you wear on your head to see the pretend world
(h) A big company that owns Facebook and Instagram
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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the company that owns Facebook and Instagram?
(a) Google
(b) Apple
(c) Microsoft
(d) Meta

2. What is the name of the new virtual reality headset?
(a) Oculus Rift
(b) PlayStation VR
(c) Quest 3
(d) HTC Vive

3. What is one feature of the Quest 3 headset?
(a) It has special cameras to let people see the real world.
(b) It can make people feel sick.
(c) It is very heavy to wear.
(d) It can only be used for virtual games.

4. Who thinks the new headset can make VR more comfortable?
(a) Mark Zuckerberg
(b) Chris Cox
(c) Bill Gates
(d) Jeff Bezos

5. What does Mark Zuckerberg think can help fix the problem of feeling sick?
(a) Making the headset smaller and lighter
(b) Adding more virtual games to the headset
(c) Making better pictures and faster responses
(d) Removing the special cameras from the headset

6. Why might some people still feel sick when they use VR?
(a) The headset is too expensive.
(b) The virtual games are not fun.
(c) The headset is too heavy to wear.
(d) Their eyes see something different from what their body feels.

7. What does the Quest 3 headset try to mix together?
(a) The real world and the virtual world
(b) Facebook and Instagram
(c) Pictures and videos
(d) The past and the future

8. What is the main goal of the Quest 3 headset?
(a) To make virtual reality more expensive
(b) To help people who feel sick when they play virtual games
(c) To replace Facebook and Instagram
(d) To make virtual reality more uncomfortable

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True or False Questions:

1. Meta is a big company that owns Facebook and Instagram.
2. The Quest 3 headset cannot help people feel less sick when they use it.
3. Some people might still feel sick when they use VR because their eyes see something different from what their body feels.
4. Chris Cox is a big boss at Meta and thinks the new headset can make VR more comfortable.
5. The Quest 3 headset has special cameras to let people see the real world while they wear it.
6. The Quest 3 headset does not try to mix the real world with the virtual world to help people who feel sick when they play virtual games.
7. Mark Zuckerberg is not the top boss of Meta and does not think making better pictures and faster responses can help with feeling sick.
8. Meta is not making a new virtual reality headset called Quest 3.
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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 Meta making?
2. What are special cameras used for in the new headset?
3. Why do some people feel sick when they use VR?
4. What does Mark Zuckerberg think can help with feeling sick?
5. How does the Quest 3 headset try to help people who feel sick when they play virtual games?

Answers

Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What is Meta making?
Meta is making a new virtual reality (VR) headset called Quest 3.

2. What is special about the Quest 3 headset?
The Quest 3 headset has special cameras that let people see the real world while they wear it.

3. Why does Chris Cox think the new headset can make VR more comfortable?
Chris Cox thinks the new headset can make VR more comfortable because people can see the real world while they use it.

4. What does Mark Zuckerberg think can help fix the problem of feeling sick?
Mark Zuckerberg thinks making better pictures and faster responses can help fix the problem of feeling sick.

5. Why might some people still feel sick when they use VR?
Some people might still feel sick when they use VR because their eyes see something different from what their body feels.

6. What does the Quest 3 headset try to do to help people who feel sick when they play virtual games?
The Quest 3 headset tries to mix the real world with the virtual world to help people who feel sick when they play virtual games.

7. Why is it important to mix the real world with the virtual world in the Quest 3 headset?
It is important to mix the real world with the virtual world in the Quest 3 headset to help people feel less sick and more comfortable when they use it.
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) people
(2) wear
(3) comfortable
(4) problem
(5) Meta
(6) making
(7) headset
(8) play
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. Meta
Answer: (h) A big company that owns Facebook and Instagram

2. Facebook
Answer: (d) A website where you can share pictures and videos

3. Instagram
Answer: (f) An app where you can share pictures and videos

4. virtual reality
Answer: (a) A special kind of pretend world that you can see with special glasses

5. headset
Answer: (g) Something you wear on your head to see the pretend world

6. cameras
Answer: (b) Special things that take pictures and videos

7. sick
Answer: (e) Not feeling well

8. technology
Answer: (c) New and cool things that help us do stuff
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Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the company that owns Facebook and Instagram?
Answer: (d) Meta

2. What is the name of the new virtual reality headset?
Answer: (c) Quest 3

3. What is one feature of the Quest 3 headset?
Answer: (a) It has special cameras to let people see the real world.

4. Who thinks the new headset can make VR more comfortable?
Answer: (b) Chris Cox

5. What does Mark Zuckerberg think can help fix the problem of feeling sick?
Answer: (c) Making better pictures and faster responses

6. Why might some people still feel sick when they use VR?
Answer: (d) Their eyes see something different from what their body feels.

7. What does the Quest 3 headset try to mix together?
Answer: (a) The real world and the virtual world

8. What is the main goal of the Quest 3 headset?
Answer: (b) To help people who feel sick when they play virtual games
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True or False Answers:

1. Meta is a big company that owns Facebook and Instagram. (Answer: True)
2. The Quest 3 headset cannot help people feel less sick when they use it. (Answer: False)
3. Some people might still feel sick when they use VR because their eyes see something different from what their body feels. (Answer: True)
4. Chris Cox is a big boss at Meta and thinks the new headset can make VR more comfortable. (Answer: True)
5. The Quest 3 headset has special cameras to let people see the real world while they wear it. (Answer: True)
6. The Quest 3 headset does not try to mix the real world with the virtual world to help people who feel sick when they play virtual games. (Answer: False)
7. Mark Zuckerberg is not the top boss of Meta and does not think making better pictures and faster responses can help with feeling sick. (Answer: False)
8. Meta is not making a new virtual reality headset called Quest 3. (Answer: False)
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