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Session 113
Are 'loot boxes' in games like Fortnite encouraging children to gamble? Neil and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
Session 113 score
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Activity 1
News Review
Is gaming turning children into gamblers?
So-called 'loot boxes' in games like Fortnite should be controlled. That's according to The Children's Commissioner for England, who says kids are becoming gamblers.
Language challenge
Which word means ‘stolen items’?
a) toot
b) coot
c) loot
Watch the video and complete the activity

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The story
Loot boxes in video games should be classed as gambling.
That’s what the Children’s Commissioner for England wants.
Anne Longfield also thinks games need to introduce a maximum daily spending limit for players.
Key words and phrases
splashing cash
spending lots of money on something
• I’m splashing cash on a new car at the weekend.
• My sofa was falling apart. I couldn’t afford it, but I splashed out on a new one!
labeled (American English; British English spelling: labelled)
called or seen as
• Teenagers are often labelled antisocial, which is not always fair!
• Rob doesn’t like being labelled a biscuit thief, but he was caught in the act!
curb
stop or control something that is not wanted
• The council increased fines to curb illegal parking.
• A new police scheme aims to curb graffiti.
To do
Try our quiz to see how well you've learned today's language.
News Review Quiz
3 Questions
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Help
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
What letters are usually used to make the sound /ʃ/ in English?Question 1 of 3
Help
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
Called or seen as.Question 2 of 3
Help
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
To stop or control something that is not wanted.Question 3 of 3
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Language challenge answer
c) loot
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