Polly Thoynbee expresses doubts about building casinos in the UK. She questions whether casinos will actually provide significant employment or economic benefits, and raises reasonable concerns about their potential negative social impacts, such as increased public order issues or gambling addiction. Thoynbee suggests that gambling should be restricted or forbidden by law.

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:] ..
' I
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