A full-skills MSA practice unit about video game age ratings. Practise Listening, Reading, and Writing, just like the real Mittlerer Schulabschluss exam.
You will hear each recording twice, just like in the real MSA exam. Listen carefully, then answer the questions below — you won't be able to play a recording more than twice.
1 What system is used to label games?
2 What is required to buy an 18-rated game if you look underage?
3 What can staff help with regarding gifts?
4 What do ratings consider?
5 What do ratings NOT primarily reflect?
6 How old is Ben's cousin?
7 What do Mum and Ben decide to do?
8 What does Ben say the PEGI 12 game probably has less of?
Read the texts below, then answer the questions — just like Reading Parts 1 and 2 in the real MSA exam.
PEGI 3: Suitable for all ages, no scary or violent content.
PEGI 7: May contain mild scary scenes or very mild bad language.
PEGI 12: May contain moderate violence, or content that is slightly frightening.
PEGI 18: May contain intense violence, strong language, or realistic threatening content.
1 A colourful puzzle game about matching fruit, aimed at young children, is rated .
2 A cartoon adventure game with a few ghost characters that might startle younger players is rated .
3 A fantasy battle game with sword fighting and mild blood effects is rated .
4 A realistic war simulation game with graphic combat scenes is rated .
🔞 PEGI 18 games cannot be sold to anyone who appears underage without ID.
🎯 Ratings are based only on how difficult a game is to play.
🤝 Staff can help customers find more suitable game alternatives.
⚠️ Ratings consider violence, language, and frightening content.
5 PEGI 18 games can be sold to anyone regardless of age.
6 Ratings are based only on how difficult a game is.
7 Staff can help find more suitable alternatives.
8 Ratings consider violence, language, and frightening content.
Choose ONE of the two prompts below and write 80–100 words, just like Writing Part 3 in the real MSA exam. This section is graded by your teacher, not automatically.
Prompt 1: Do you think age ratings on video games are a good idea? Give your opinion.
Prompt 2: Describe your favourite video game and explain why you enjoy it.
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