Computer games. One of the most popular kinds of entertainment of the modern world is computer games or video games. Modern teenagers are really keen on games. But their parents often disapprove this hobby. I think that computer games have some advantages, for example, they can provide you interesting and cheerful pastime. My favorite genres of games are TBS (turn based strategy) and RTS (real time strategy); these two genres are helpful in studying geography and history. I have played some strategies for a year and now my knowledge of a map of China or Europe is quite good. On the other hand, there are really many disadvantages in regular playing computer games. The worst thing is that computer games take a lot of time. You can learn a new foreign language, take painting courses or do physical exercises instead playing games and it’s more useful. Also, there are guys that are completely crazy about games. For example, my roommate plays every day and he is kind of boring person because he has no other hobbies and talk only about his rank or achievements from the games. Moreover, he failed his Chinese exam; I think that it’s a straight result of his addiction to computer games. I haven’t been playing since August and sometimes I want, but I know that games are just a cheerful timewaster and now I have to concentrate on my studies.