VOA慢速英语 Guess Who Games More: Women or Men?

AS IT IS 2015-10-30 Guess Who Games More: Women or Men?

Women have claimed a majority in the electronic revolution.

Separate studies show that women make up more than half of the world’s video game players. Females are more likely to grab a smart phone or a tablet for a casual game.

Competitive online gaming is still a male-dominated sport. But that is changing.

Only three years ago, women were 49 percent of “gamers,” says the Internet Advertising¹ Bureau. Now, women are 52 percent of gamers, the bureau says.

Women are embracing the gaming industry as professionals, too. Some employ coaches and staffs. Some exceptional players -- like South Korea’s ToSsGirl, or Scarlett of Canada – use gamer nicknames. They earn professional endorsement³ deals.

Matches and tournaments happen weekly. Female teams have formed worldwide. Women travel to compete for world championships.

The stereotype⁴ of the teenage gaming addict⁵ is becoming a myth.  A study by Pixwoo.com – a social network for gamers – says the average player is 35 years old. The typical player is a parent with one child and works 32 hour a week.

In all, 1.2 billion people play video games, says the 2013 State of Online Gaming Report. It mentioned “the rising power of women and mothers within the online gaming sector⁶.” One report statistic⁷ noted⁸ that 73 percent of Turkish women aged⁹ 35 to 44 play online games.

The report said women prefer puzzle, quiz and word games. Men like racing², sports and action games.

International gaming expositions and shows are planned throughout Europe and Australia. Paris is hosting a games week that began October 28.

Words in This Story

gamer – n. a video game player

tournament – n. a competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days

addict – n. a person who likes or enjoys something very much and spends a large amount of time doing it

myth – n. an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true

1 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

2 racing   

n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的

参考例句：

• I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
• The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。

3 endorsement   

n.背书；赞成，认可，担保；签(注)，批注

参考例句：

• We are happy to give the product our full endorsement.我们很高兴给予该产品完全的认可。
• His presidential campaign won endorsement from several celebrities.他参加总统竞选得到一些社会名流的支持。

4 stereotype   

n.固定的形象，陈规，老套，旧框框

参考例句：

• He's my stereotype of a schoolteacher.他是我心目中的典型教师。
• There's always been a stereotype about successful businessmen.人们对于成功商人一直都有一种固定印象。

5 addict   

v.使沉溺；使上瘾；n.沉溺于不良嗜好的人

参考例句：

• He became gambling addict,and lost all his possessions.他习染上了赌博，最终输掉了全部家产。
• He assisted a drug addict to escape from drug but failed firstly.一开始他帮助一个吸毒者戒毒但失败了。

6 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

7 statistic   

n.统计量；adj.统计的，统计学的

参考例句：

• Official statistics show real wages declining by 24%.官方统计数字表明实际工资下降了24%。
• There are no reliable statistics for the number of deaths in the battle.关于阵亡人数没有可靠的统计数字。

8 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

9 aged   

adj.年老的，陈年的

参考例句：

• He had put on weight and aged a little.他胖了，也老点了。
• He is aged,but his memory is still good.他已年老，然而记忆力还好。