Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is making a new virtual reality (VR) headset called Quest 3. This headset has cameras that let users see the real world in full color while they wear it. This makes the VR experience more comfortable and helps stop users from feeling sick. Chris Cox, who works at Meta, thinks this new mixed reality can make VR more comfortable and cause less motion sickness.
Even though the Quest 3 headset could help with VR sickness, some people think it’s not the best solution. Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Meta, thinks that better pictures and less delay can help reduce motion sickness. But, some users might still feel uncomfortable because what they see is different from what their body feels. Even with new technology, some people might still feel sick when they use VR because everyone experiences motion differently.
The Quest 3 headset gives a mixed reality experience that combines virtual things with the real world around the user. This could be a good solution for people who like virtual games but often feel sick when they play. Even though mixed reality is still new and doesn’t have many games yet, it could be good for people who haven’t been able to enjoy VR because they get motion sickness.
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 teams. Each team will take turns acting out a word or phrase related to the article using gestures and body language, without speaking. The other teams must guess what word or phrase they are acting out within a time limit. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns summarizing the main points of the article to their partner. They should try to include the key information and main ideas in their summary. After each student has had a chance to summarize, they can compare their summaries and discuss any differences or similarities.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Give each student a copy of the article. In groups of 3-4, students will take turns asking each other questions related to the article and recording their classmates’ opinions. For example, “Do you think the Quest 3 headset will help reduce motion sickness? Why or why not?” After collecting their classmates’ opinions, students can share their findings with the rest of the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Provide each student with a list of vocabulary words from the article. In pairs, students will take turns choosing a word and drawing a picture to represent it. Their partner must guess the word based on the picture. After each round, students can switch roles and choose a new word to draw.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns discussing and making predictions about the future of virtual reality technology based on the information in the article. They should consider the potential benefits, challenges, and advancements that may occur. After each student has shared their predictions, they can discuss any similarities or differences in their ideas.
Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the name of the new virtual reality headset that Meta is making?
2. How do the cameras on the Quest 3 headset help users?
3. Why do some people think the Quest 3 headset might not be the best solution for VR sickness?
4. What is mixed reality?
5. Who might benefit from using the Quest 3 headset?
6. Why is mixed reality good for people who get motion sickness?
7. Why might some people still feel sick when they use VR, even with new technology?
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Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is making a new virtual reality (VR) headset called Quest 3. This headset has cameras that let users see the real (1)______ in (2)______ color while they wear it. This makes the VR experience more comfortable and helps stop users from feeling sick. (3)______ Cox, who works at Meta, thinks this new (4)______ reality can make VR more (5)______ and cause less motion sickness.
Even though the Quest 3 headset could (6)______ with VR sickness, some people think it’s not the best solution. Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Meta, thinks that better pictures and less delay can help reduce motion sickness. But, some users might still feel uncomfortable because what they see is different from what their body (7)______. Even with new technology, some (8)______ might still feel sick when they use VR because everyone experiences motion differently.
The Quest 3 headset gives a mixed reality experience that (9)______ virtual things with the (10)______ world around the (11)______. This could be a good solution for people who like virtual games but often feel sick when they play. Even though mixed reality is still new and doesn’t (12)______ many games yet, it could be good for people who haven’t been able to enjoy VR because they get motion sickness.
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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 in full color while wearing a VR headset?
3. Do you like playing virtual games? Why or why not?
4. What do you think about the idea of a mixed reality experience?
5. How do you think the Quest 3 headset can make VR more comfortable?
6. Do you think better pictures and less delay can reduce motion sickness? Why or why not?
7. How would you feel if what you see in VR is different from what your body feels?
8. Do you think mixed reality is a good solution for people who get motion sickness when playing virtual games? Why or why not?
9. Have you ever experienced motion sickness while using VR? How did it feel?
10. What do you think about the idea of combining virtual things with the real world?
11. How do you think mixed reality can help people who haven’t been able to enjoy VR?
12. Why do you think some people might still feel sick when they use VR, even with new technology?
Individual Activities
Vocabulary Meanings:
Match each word to its meaning.
Words:
1. virtual
2. reality
3. headset
4. cameras
5. color
6. comfortable
7. motion
8. sickness
Meanings:
(a) The different shades and hues that things have
(b) Feeling relaxed and at ease
(c) Not real, but looks and feels real
(d) A device you wear on your head to see and hear things
(e) The world we see and feel around us
(f) Feeling unwell or nauseous
(g) Moving or changing position
(h) Devices that take pictures or videos
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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) Meta
(d) Microsoft
2. What is the name of the new virtual reality headset?
(a) Oculus Rift
(b) PlayStation VR
(c) HTC Vive
(d) Quest 3
3. How does the Quest 3 headset help reduce motion sickness?
(a) By allowing users to see the real world in full color
(b) By providing better pictures and less delay
(c) By making virtual games more enjoyable
(d) By combining virtual things with the real world
4. Who thinks that better pictures and less delay can help reduce motion sickness?
(a) Chris Cox
(b) The users of the Quest 3 headset
(c) People who get motion sickness
(d) Mark Zuckerberg
5. Why might some users still feel uncomfortable when using VR?
(a) Because the Quest 3 headset is not the best solution
(b) Because the technology is still new and doesn’t have many games yet
(c) Because what they see is different from what their body feels
(d) Because everyone experiences motion differently
6. What is mixed reality?
(a) A new type of virtual reality headset
(b) A combination of virtual things with the real world
(c) A solution for people who get motion sickness
(d) A technology that makes VR more comfortable
7. Who might benefit from the mixed reality experience?
(a) People who like virtual games but get motion sickness
(b) People who prefer the real world over virtual reality
(c) People who have never tried VR before
(d) People who enjoy the Quest 3 headset
8. Why is the Quest 3 headset a good solution for some people?
(a) Because it has better pictures and less delay
(b) Because it can help reduce motion sickness
(c) Because it combines virtual things with the real world
(d) Because it is owned by Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram
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True or False Questions:
1. Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is creating a new virtual reality (VR) headset called Quest 3.
2. The Quest 3 headset offers a virtual reality experience that only includes virtual elements, with no connection to the real world.
3. However, all users may still feel comfortable because what they see in VR is the same as what their body feels.
4. Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Meta, thinks that better picture quality and less delay can help decrease motion sickness in VR.
5. Chris Cox, who works at Meta, believes that the new mixed reality of the Quest 3 can make VR more comfortable and reduce motion sickness.
6. The Quest 3 headset has cameras that do not allow users to see the real world while wearing it.
7. Mixed reality could be a good solution for people who enjoy virtual games but often experience motion sickness, even though there are not many games available yet.
8. The purpose of the cameras on the Quest 3 headset is to make the VR experience more uncomfortable and make users feel sick.
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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 is special about the cameras on the Quest 3 headset?
3. How does the Quest 3 headset make VR more comfortable?
4. Why do some people think the Quest 3 headset might not be the best solution for VR sickness?
5. Who might benefit from using the Quest 3 headset?
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Comprehension Question Answers:
1. What is the name of the new virtual reality headset that Meta is making?
The new virtual reality headset is called Quest 3.
2. How do the cameras on the Quest 3 headset help users?
The cameras on the Quest 3 headset let users see the real world in full color while they wear it. This makes the VR experience more comfortable and helps stop users from feeling sick.
3. Why do some people think the Quest 3 headset might not be the best solution for VR sickness?
Some people think the Quest 3 headset might not be the best solution for VR sickness because even with new technology and better pictures, what users see in VR can still be different from what their body feels. Everyone experiences motion differently, so some users might still feel sick.
4. What is mixed reality?
Mixed reality is an experience that combines virtual things with the real world around the user. It allows users to see and interact with virtual objects in their real environment.
5. Who might benefit from using the Quest 3 headset?
People who like virtual games but often feel sick when they play might benefit from using the Quest 3 headset. It can make the VR experience more comfortable and reduce motion sickness.
6. Why is mixed reality good for people who get motion sickness?
Mixed reality is good for people who get motion sickness because it allows them to see virtual things while still being aware of their real surroundings. This can help reduce the feeling of sickness and make the VR experience more enjoyable.
7. Why might some people still feel sick when they use VR, even with new technology?
Some people might still feel sick when they use VR, even with new technology, because everyone experiences motion differently. Even with better pictures and less delay, what users see in VR can still be different from what their body feels, which can cause motion sickness.
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:
(1) world
(2) full
(3) Chris
(4) mixed
(5) comfortable
(6) help
(7) feels
(8) people
(9) combines
(10) real
(11) user
(12) have
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:
1. virtual
Answer: (c) Not real, but looks and feels real
2. reality
Answer: (e) The world we see and feel around us
3. headset
Answer: (d) A device you wear on your head to see and hear things
4. cameras
Answer: (h) Devices that take pictures or videos
5. color
Answer: (a) The different shades and hues that things have
6. comfortable
Answer: (b) Feeling relaxed and at ease
7. motion
Answer: (g) Moving or changing position
8. sickness
Answer: (f) Feeling unwell or nauseous
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Multiple Choice Answers:
1. What is the name of the company that owns Facebook and Instagram?
Answer: (c) Meta
2. What is the name of the new virtual reality headset?
Answer: (d) Quest 3
3. How does the Quest 3 headset help reduce motion sickness?
Answer: (a) By allowing users to see the real world in full color
4. Who thinks that better pictures and less delay can help reduce motion sickness?
Answer: (d) Mark Zuckerberg
5. Why might some users still feel uncomfortable when using VR?
Answer: (c) Because what they see is different from what their body feels
6. What is mixed reality?
Answer: (b) A combination of virtual things with the real world
7. Who might benefit from the mixed reality experience?
Answer: (a) People who like virtual games but get motion sickness
8. Why is the Quest 3 headset a good solution for some people?
Answer: (b) Because it can help reduce motion sickness
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True or False Answers:
1. Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is creating a new virtual reality (VR) headset called Quest 3. (Answer: True)
2. The Quest 3 headset offers a virtual reality experience that only includes virtual elements, with no connection to the real world. (Answer: False)
3. However, all users may still feel comfortable because what they see in VR is the same as what their body feels. (Answer: False)
4. Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Meta, thinks that better picture quality and less delay can help decrease motion sickness in VR. (Answer: True)
5. Chris Cox, who works at Meta, believes that the new mixed reality of the Quest 3 can make VR more comfortable and reduce motion sickness. (Answer: True)
6. The Quest 3 headset has cameras that do not allow users to see the real world while wearing it. (Answer: False)
7. Mixed reality could be a good solution for people who enjoy virtual games but often experience motion sickness, even though there are not many games available yet. (Answer: True)
8. The purpose of the cameras on the Quest 3 headset is to make the VR experience more uncomfortable and make users feel sick. (Answer: False)
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