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15.08.2021 10:13 •  Английский язык

English!Нужно прочитать текст и выбрать true, false. A NEW DREAM JOB?

A Mr Lim,24,i s an absolute pro.What used to be his hobby is now a profession earning him about $3OO,000 only last year. Over the next couple of years he will make much more.

B He lives in a small two-bedroom apartment and, despite making a fortune, shares it with nine other people. There's a computer for everyone but not much room for anything more, except pizza boxes and bags filled with clothes. When,after a ten-hour training session Mr. Lim is ready to get some sleep, he simply rolls out a mattress. Like many of his profession he prefers to sleep during the day and sit in front of his computer most of the night. His private life is non-existent and he hasn't been on a date for ages.

C So what is Mr Lim's job? He is a professional computer-game player and spends his days wiping out countless armies and annihilating aliens pecies. This profession appeared on the job market only a few years ago, but it's a booming industry. In Korea, thousands of young people try out for the top teams. There are over 200 pros, the best ones joining professional leagues founded in the late 90s. The rules of selection are very strict, but anyone who thinks they've got what it takes can register through a national system and then climb from one level to the next to finally join the national delegation. These compete against each other in Singapore at the world championships.

D Since the championships and online matches are watched by thousands, big money is made on tickets and advertising. Korea even has T V channels covering games round-the-clock and DVDs of famous. Face-offs proved more profitable than The Matrix. The champions are awarded lucrative cash prizes. Most of the players are about 20; however there are also some in their 30s and 40s.

E It is too early to predict how long a career like this can last. Howeverw, with its popularity on the rise, you might be set for life.So bring your favourite mouse, headphones and keyboard if you wish (computers are provided to prevent cheating)and let the games begin.