Level B2 General English
Lesson 68
Lottery And Gambling
宝くじとギャンブル

1
TOPIC QUESTION
今日のトピック

Is gambling legal in your country?
あなたの国ではギャンブルは合法ですか?

2
ARTICLE
記事

Directions: Read the following article aloud.
課題: 以下の記事をはっきりとした声で音読しましょう。
Why Is It legal?

Lotteries, casinos, and the other forms of gambling are sometimes promoted by local governments or countries because of the profits gained by companies contribute to the national economy. For example, the lottery contributes a lot of money to charities and good causes. Casinos are taxed in the same way that cigarettes and alcohol are.

However, gambling can be addictive. Some people can’t stop gambling and they waste all their money in casinos or lotteries and slot machines. Gambling can ruin people’s lives and families. Many people need therapy to try and control their gambling.

To allow gambling as a legal business is a difficult decision for most countries. While some people can become addicted to gambling, many others enjoy it and gambling can contribute to economic success. In the UK, people gamble on horse racing, dog racing, football matches, almost anything you like even snow on Christmas day. Other people enjoy playing poker and some professionals make a lot of money this way. Some people enjoy taking risks and gambling is very risky. It is the responsibility of the government and the individual to control and limit how much they gamble.

3
VOCABULARY
語い

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.
課題: 先生の後に続いてくり返した後、今度はひとりで発音してみましょう。

promote
促進する、奨励する
gained
得られる
contribute
貢献する
addictive
病みつきになる
ruin
~を破滅させる
responsibility
責任

4
QUESTIONS
質問

Directions: Read the questions aloud and answer them.
課題: 質問を声に出して読んだ後、答えてみましょう。

1. Are there any benefits to gambling?
2. What is the problem of allowing gambling?
3. What kind of games or events include gambling?
4. What solution can you think of to help people who ruined their life by gambling?