Level B2 General English
Lesson 70
Lottery And Gambling
宝くじとギャンブル

1
TOPIC QUESTION
今日のトピック

Have you ever won money or something in a contest?
今までコンテストでお金や賞品を勝ち取ったことはありますか?

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。
Your Brain or Luck?

There are so many game and quiz shows on TV these days. Many of them offer amazing prizes or large amounts of money if you win. They are selling a dream and everyone dreams of winning the grand prize. You could buy a new house or a big boat, even travel around the world. It’s such an attractive idea.

It looks easy on TV but if you want to win you need to have a great deal of knowledge and skill. You must memorize so many facts about history, science art and culture. You must become an expert in general knowledge. Some people become professional game show participants.

Game shows can be great entertainment. Some are simple and boring others are complicated and exciting. They can be very entertaining and dramatic which is what makes them so popular. Everyone has their favorite game show and dreams of winning the grand prize. But only the lucky few ever get to win. Most people will have to be content with dreaming.

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。

amazing
びっくりするような
grand prize
大賞
attractive
魅力的な
knowledge
知識
memorize
~を記憶する、暗記する
participant
参加者

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. What can you win on a game show?
2. What do you need to win a game show?
3. Why are game shows so popular?
4. Would you like to participate in a game show? Explain why or why not.