The overhead lighting is specifically designed to reduce 11 …………………… on the screens.
Players must bring their own 12 …………………… to use at the standard stations.
Access to the upstairs 13 …………………… is restricted to premium subscribers only.
The main tournament stage features specialized 14 …………………… for player comfort.
All meals and snacks must be consumed inside the 15 …………………… .
Every visitor is required to wear a colored 16 …………………… at all times.
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
17 Which game genre currently attracts the largest crowds at the arena?
A tactical shooters
B sports simulators
C fantasy role-playing
18 What benefit does the basic weekend pass provide?
A access to private soundproof rooms
B unlimited PC gaming time
C priority registration for tournaments
19 What new facility is the arena opening next month?
A permanent virtual reality booths
B a broadcasting studio
C a hardware repair shop
20 What should players do first if their computer crashes?
A speak to the reception staff
B open the desktop support app
C alert a floor marshal
Keys
11 glare
12 headset
13 lounge
14 chairs
15 cafe
16 wristband
17 C
18 B
19 B
20 B
Transcript
Part 2: You will hear a monologue from the operations director of an e-sports complex giving an orientation to new visitors.
DIRECTOR: Welcome to the Kaelen-Voss E-Sports Arena. I’m Jace, the operations director. We’re thrilled to have you here for our orientation tour. Let’s start with the gaming floor layout. Our lighting system is custom-built. We know how annoying reflections are, so the whole ceiling is designed to minimize glare on your monitors.
At the standard gaming stations, you’ll find top-tier mechanical keyboards and mice already set up. The PCs have the latest titles pre-installed. However, for hygiene reasons, we don’t provide audio gear, so you’ll need to remember to pack a headset before you arrive. If you forget, we sell some.
If you’re looking for a quieter space away from the crowd, we’ve got something special upstairs. The viewing balcony is open to everyone, but the private lounge is strictly reserved for our premium subscribers.
Down on the main tournament stage, we’ve heavily invested in player comfort. While the desks are just standard tournament height, the chairs are fully adjustable and specifically built for posture support during grueling six-hour matches.
Now, regarding refreshments. We’ve unfortunately had issues in the past with sticky spills ruining very expensive equipment. Because of this, absolutely no drinks or meals are allowed near the computers. You’ve got to keep all your food inside the cafe located by the entrance.
For security purposes, we need to easily identify who has paid for computer time and who is just a spectator. When you check in, you’ll be given a brightly colored wristband. Please make sure it’s visible at all times, as our floor staff will check for it.
Moving on to what you can actually play and experience here. We host a massive variety of competitive events. A lot of people assume the tactical shooters bring in our largest audience. While they’re definitely active and loud, the tournaments for fantasy role-playing games actually pack the house every single time, far outnumbering our sports simulator fans.
If you’re planning to spend the whole weekend here, you should definitely grab our basic weekend pass. It doesn’t give you access to the private soundproof rooms, and it won’t help you jump the queue for priority tournament sign-ups, but it does guarantee you unlimited PC gaming time from Friday evening all the way to Sunday night.
We’re always trying to expand our facilities. You might have seen the temporary virtual reality booths we ran last summer. We aren’t bringing those back permanently, nor are we adding a hardware repair shop as some rumors suggested. Instead, next month we’re thrilled to be unveiling a fully equipped broadcasting studio for aspiring content creators to stream their gameplay.
Finally, technical issues do happen. If your screen freezes or a game crashes, please don’t try to reboot the system yourself, and don’t bother the busy reception staff. Just open the desktop support app on your home screen, and a technician will be dispatched to your seat. You’d only need to flag down a floor marshal for a safety concern. Enjoy your gaming!
