[B] UK Blocks Microsoft-Activision Gaming Deal, Biggest in Tech

LET'S READ!

Direction: Read the news with your teacher.

News Flash (4)

1. Why did British antitrust regulators block Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard?

2. Which gaming system maker opposed the deal?

3. What is cloud gaming and why is it important?

4. What does the U.K. decision indicate about Europe's approach to regulating Big Tech?

5. How did Activision respond to the watchdog's decision?

LET'S RECAP!

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1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

thwart

[ thwawrt ]

verb

- to prevent from accomplising a purpose

She did all she could to thwart his plans.

intervention

[ in-ter-'ven-shuhn ]

noun

- the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release.

scrutinize

[ 'skroot-n-ahyz ]

verb

- to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Her performance was carefully scrutinized by her employer.

lawsuit

[ law-soot ]

noun

- a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision

The school asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit.

lash out

phrasal verb

- to suddenly speak angrily to someone or criticize someone angrily

She really lashed out at me when I was late for work.