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Lesson 4

Preparation

Gambling

It all started when my friend invited me to go to a casino. I tried playing a few
games such as the slot machines. I was having a beginner’s luck that day because I
kept on winning. That overwhelmed me and it made me want to play more. The next
day, I found myself playing at the casino again. From then on, I go there everyday
hoping to win more money and I always come home disappointed. I got to have that
jackpot! I spent most of my time gambling and my debt has piled up. I wanted to push
my luck. On the other hand, things are not going the way I expect them. Everything
went worse, my marital relationship, job and finances. Now, I’ve realized I need to
stop this addiction. I need to have my life back.

Grammar

Exclamatory sentence - A sentence that expresses strong feelings by making an
exclamation.
► I got to have that jackpot!

Questions

1. Do you gamble? If yes, what forms of gambling you do?
2. Is gambling legal in your country?
3. Do you think all forms of gambling should be legalized?
4. Is betting on lottery a gambling?
5. Why do you think a lot of people still try their Keywords
luck on lottery? Overwhelmed / marital
Sample Answers / addiction

Yes, sometimes. I play poker and bingo.
No. It is considered illegal because it is a form of graft and corruption.
Some can be legalized, especially those which generates funds for the public.
Yes, it is still a form of gambling. But lottery in some countries is legal.
Some people want to get richer the quick way and they think winning on a lottery is
the fulfillment of that dream.

Vocabulary & Expressions

Beginner’s luck - once experience having a good fortune or success
at initial attempt of doing something
Piled-up - accumulate or gather together
Push my luck - trying hard hoping to have a better result
Ludomania - problem gambling

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