Polly Thoynbee expresses doubts about building casinos in the UK. She questions whether casinos will actually provide significant employment or economic benefits to communities. Thoynbee also raises reasonable concerns about the potential negative social impacts of casinos, such as increased problem gambling and impacts on public order.

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