Current Events Quiz #4.3

1. What percentage of the Dow Jones industrial average was lost in Thursday's market trading? (I don't want a pure number, but the percentage). Page A1 "Dow plunges another 1,000 points"
4.1 percent
2. What hashtag are many teachers and their supporters using to fight back against Empower Texans? Page A1 "Teachers use Twitter to swat...."
#blowingthewhistle
3.What does "net zero" mean? Page B1 "Habitat builds 'net zero' homes"
they are sustainable homes
4. What will Pepsi start selling in an attempt to grab more sparkling water sales? Page B6 "PepsiCo takes on Lacroix..."
they will start selling, 'bubbly', that comes in eight flavors
5.Which of the four phones features on page SA3 would you be interested in owning? Why?
I would be interested in owning the Samsung S8 because it is after resistant. 
LONG RESPONSE 

 1. Summarize the reading in a couple of sentences
This article was about how video game disorder is one of the top disorders this year. It is when someone is so addicted to playing the games that they don't want to do anything besides that.
2. What are the indications of the disorder, according to the article?
The indications are impaired control over gaming, giving too much attention to the game instead of daily activities. escalation of gaming despite negative consequences. 
3. What is an addiction, according to the article?
An addiction is the compulsion to do something.
4. Do you think video games are a serious problem?
I think that it depends on the person. I've heard of kids being addicted to them and will scream and cry if they get them taken away. But, others know how to control it and just play for fun and to waste time.
5. Do you play video games? If so, what are your favorites (asking for a friend, lol)
I do but I'm not good at them. The games that I think are fun are fortnite and NBA2K.
6. Do you have friends who you think might be addicted to video games?
Not at all. I rarely play them, 
7. What are some solutions, according to the article. 
The solutions can be limiting the game time and by telling them what their priorities are before they can play. 

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