1. TASK 2. You'lI hear an interview with Polly Thoynbee and her opinion about
casinos. For each statement, decide: "ts this being said?" Answer VES or NO after
each statement and transfer your answers to the answer sheet provided. Now you
have one minute and a haJf to read through the staternents.
(O) is the example.
The Cultural Secretary has decided against building a super-casino in [[~] Ves I
Manchester.
The casino was initially seen as a means to give new life to some areas. [JJ] I
There are also reasonable doubts regarding public order. 01:] ..
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The underprivileged are likely to waste their money in the casino. [1[1 I
Slot-machines are a minor source of income for casinos. ffiJ I
The success of casinos depends on marketing. DI] I
Ms Thoynbee says gambling should be forbidden by law. [J]J I
Compulsive gamblers are often hooked on pornography. DI] I
Tony Blair thought casinos were good for the country. [][] I
The casinos that are going to be opened will.supply lots of employment. IJ[] I
On-line gambling is huge competition for the casinos. ~ I