Comment on the following statement.
Video games develop your brain.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:
— make an introduction (state the problem);
— express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion;
— express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion;
— explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion;
— make a conclusion restating your position.
There is no doubt that this issue of computer games influence on our brain is quite debatable and people differ in their attitude towards it. Some people consider video games as a positive tool,other say that any game is a real threat.
From my point of view, video games can really help you to develop your brain. Firstly, a great variety of game genres can help with different aspects our mind. There are dozens of logical games which can teach you how to overcome various obstacles using different strategies. It might be useful and helpful if applied in a real life. Secondly, you are able to improve your skills communicating with other players. I believe that Cyber sport develops lots of useful multitasking, analytical thinking and team playing skills. However, there are people who have an opposite point of view. These people consider that video games are completely useless for any kind of brain development. According to them, gaming causes our mind degradation increasing the innate level of aggression. As a result of this, computer games players are not able to handle any real problems and become less intelligent. I cannot agree with these people. According to current researches, there is no real bond between gaming and aggressiveness. Moreover, there are many educational video games which offer you a lot of information and enable to gain any knowledge and skills you need.
To wrap it up, I think it is safe to say that video games develop your brain when it comes to variety and ability to expand your outlook.