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Title: Unit Eight Gambling Addiction

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Unit Eight Gambling Addiction

Text A

Going for Broke
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?. Objectives

Students will be able to
1.grasp the main idea and structure of the text
2. appreciate the use of cohesion, examples and
cause-and-effect analysis in exposition
3. appreciate the writing skills employed in the
text
4. conduct a series of activities
skills focused reading and writing
skills integrated speaking and listening

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II Time Allotment
periods content
1st 2nd Pre-reading While reading (Part1, Part3)
3rd 4th While reading (Parts 2) Post reading
5th Practical exercise book IV Theme-Related Language learning tasks

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III. Pre-reading tasks
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1. Ask students to answer some questions as
warm-up exercises

a. Have you any friends or relatives who have
gambling problems?
b. What are the reasons for the explosive growth
of the gambling industry?
c. What causes compulsive gambling?
d. How does gambling affect the gambler himself?
How does gambling affect the family members of
the gambler?

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2. Discuss in class what are the negative
aspects of gambling ?
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IV. While-reading tasks

1. What does the title of the text mean? Ask some
Ss to paraphrase it.
2. Discuss in class going broke or going for
broke?
3. T tells Ss some related information legalized
gambling in the U.S.A..
4. T helps Ss analyze the organization of the
text.
5. T explains some of the language points and
has Ss to prepare for the others.
6. T asks Ss to paraphrase some difficult
language points.

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Cultural Notes
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1). Gambling

Gambling is becoming more and more popular
throughout the world. Many people have friends or
family members who have gambling problem. The
reason for this increase can partly be attributed
to the legalization of gambling in many countries
and associated rapid increase in gambling
facilities such as casinos and slot machines.
Although gambling has brought income to some
groups such as American Indians, it has brought
very serious problems for both individuals and
society as a whole. Increasing number of people
are becoming addicted to gambling, bringing

a whole gamut of problems. Pathological gamblers
may develop stress related medical conditions
such as peptic ulcers, depression, and
alcoholism. Pathological gamblers may also
evidence anti-social behavior, leaving regular
employment and even engaging in criminal
activities to support their habit. And they often
cause harm to their families and friends.

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2). Las Vegas

Since Wynn opened the Mirage in 1989, heralding a
revolution on the then-stagnating Strip, the city
has moved at the speed of neon light. The 1990s
saw a flurry of destruction and construction, as
the classic old casinos were pulled down in order
to make room for a new breed of resort, smart,
shiny and painstakingly, often painfully themed.
While their original family-friendliness hasnt
lasted (Vegas is now, as it once was and as it
should be, an adult city), the boost in
popularity they gave the city hasnt faded. Over
35 million

people head to Vegas each year, to work and play
and goodness only knows what else. The majority
of Las Vegass sights and attractions are, of
course, its casinos, and the majority of these
are on Las Vegas Boulevard, aka the Strip. This
four-mile stretch takes in most (but not quite
all) of the towns most spectacular casinos and
therefore, by definition, its sights. Here, you
can look at some arts. Before riding a roller
coaster you can climb the Eiffel Tower to watch a
water fountain erupt below you (outside the
Bellagio hotel and casino) and you can see a
stunning show after throwing the kids college
fund into a gold-plated slot machine.

Before riding a roller coaster you can climb the
Eiffel Tower to watch a water fountain erupt
below you (outside the Bellagio hotel and
casino) and you can see a stunning show after
throwing the kids college fund into a
gold-plated slot machine. Everyone should walk
the length of the Strip at least once while
theyre here, stopping to look around, have a
drink or a bite to eat, and perhaps see a show or
take a chance on a blackjack table. While the
smaller, cheaper casinos downtown have their
charms, the Strip is the Las Vegas of myth and
legend.

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3). FBI

http//www.fbi/

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2. The structure of the text

Part One Paras1-4
Main idea The authors give a brief account of
the life experience of a hard-core gambler named
Rex Coile. .
Part Two Paras5-15
Main ideaThe authors expound the problem of
gambling addiction, its causes and its attendant
steep social price.
Part Three Paras16-22
Main ideaThrough further discussion of the
example of Rex, the authors reinforce the essays
thesis that the life of compulsive gamblers is a
narrow box. One trapped inside, they will never
get out.

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3. Have Ss paraphrase some difficult sentences

1) Instead, Rex shares floor space in cheap
motels with other compulsive gamblers, comforting
himself with delusional dreams of jackpots that
will magically wipe away three decades of
wreckage. (Line 5)
2). His plunge has been so dizzying that at one
point he agreed to aid another desperate gambler
in a run of bank robberies nine in all,
throughout Los Angeles and Orange countries.
(Line 91)

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4. T explains some key and active language
points
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1). go for broke (infml)risk everything in one
determined attempt at sh.

Examples He decided to go for broke and put all
his money into stock market.
Why not go for broke and apply for Harvard
University?

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2). compulsive (of people)forced to do sth. by
an obsession (used only before noun)

Examples
His compulsive gambling led to heavy debt for the
family.
The book is compulsive reading.
Cf. compulsory opp. optional

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3). not least of all especially in particular

Examples Millions of flowers color the gardens,
not least of all in Spring.
Inflation affected everyone, but not least of all
those unemployed.

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4). articulate (of a person) able to express
ones ideas clearly in words

Examples
Many people are opposed to the new law, but have
had no opportunity to articulate their
opposition.
When children first learn to talk, there are some
sounds that they find it difficult to articulate.

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5). cherish tend or protect lovingly keep (a
feeling or an idea) in ones mind or heart and
think of it with pleasure

Examples
Although I cherish my children, I do allow them
their independence.
My grandfather cherished his memory of the years
he spent in the army as a young man.

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6). remnant small remaining quantity, part or
number of things or people

Example
remnants of a meal
remnants of the citys former glory
a carpet remnant

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7). sanction v. give permission for sth.
authorize or approve

Examples
The government was reluctant to sanction
intervene in the crisis.
Slavery was once sanctioned.

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8). sanction n. permission or approve, esp.
formal or legal a strong action taken in order
to people or countries to obey(a law etc.) or
punishment given when they disobey

Examples
He tried to get official sanction for his scheme.
Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have
difficulty keeping order in the classroom.
Many nations have imposed sanctions on that
country because of its attacks on its own people.

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9). revenue income, esp. the total annual income
of the state from taxes, etc.

Example
Taxes provide most of the governments revenue.
Government revenues have fallen dramatically with
four million people out of work.

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10).intoxicate excite (sb.) greatly, beyond
self-control cause (sb.) lose self-control as a
result of taking alcoholic drink

Example
He was understandably intoxicated by her success
in the national competition.
The beauty of the West Lake intoxicated her.

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11). addict person who is unable to stop taking
drugs, alcohol etc person who is strongly
interested in sth.n. addiction adj. addictive

Examples
a drug /heroin /nicotine/alcohol/gambling addict
Many heroin addicts have contracted Aids.
Im a television/ shopping addict. (humorous)

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12). verge edge or border of a road, path, etc.

Examples
They set up camp on the verge of the desert
before embarking upon their long trek the
following day.
She was on the verge of tears at several points
during the trial.

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13).fraud (act of) deceitful behavior for the
purpose of making money or obtaining sth.

Examples
It is reported that credit card fraud is on the
rise.
He told people he was a serious and well-known
musician, but he was a fraud really .

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14). advent approach or arrival (an important
person or event, etc.)

Example
Life in Britain was transformed by the advent of
the steam engine.

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15). lure attract or attampt

Examples
She was attracted to Hollywood by the lure of the
silver screen.
They said that it was the lure of easy money that
led them to commit the fraud.

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16). make/hit the headlines become important or
much-publicized news

Example
The death of Zhang Guorong made the headlines in
April 1st, 2002.

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17). deceit act of deceiving

Examples
When the newspapers published the full story, all
his earlier deceits were revealed.
The story is about theft, fraud and deceit on an
incredible scale.

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18). vanish disappear completely and suddenly

Examples
The child vanished while on her way home
after a game of tennis.
They expressed worry about the districts
current budget crisis and its vanishing middle-
class work force.

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19). exasperate irritate or annoy (sb.) greatly

Example
The fans were really exasperated by/at their
teams poor performance in the match.

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20). overwhelm overpower overcome submerge
suddenly

Examples
They were overwhelmed by / at grief when their
baby died.
Since Ive been on a diet, Ive been overwhelmed
by a desire to eat.

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21). tear at pull violently at sb. /sth.

Examples
The two girls were screaming and tearing at each
others hair.
The picture of hungry children tore at my heart.
(made me very sad)

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22). trigger n. a small tongue in a gun that,
when pressed by a finger, fires the gunv. cause
sth bad to start

Examples
Its not clear who actually pull the trigger.
The racial killings at the weekend triggered off
a wave of protest throughout the country.

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23). sober v. gradually become or make sb.
become less drunk (often followed by up)adj. not
under the influence of alcohol serious and calm

Examples
I went for a walk to try to sober up.
Id only had one glass of wine all evening so I
was stone cold (completely) sober.
In fact the wedding was a sober affair no
dancing, just people standing around in groups
chatting politely.

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24). in itself considered without other related
ideas or situation

Examples
Money is neither good nor bad in itself.
The match in not important in itself. What counts
is our attitude towards it.

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25). purge remove by cleansing make clean and
free from (sth.evil or impure) get rid of (an
unwanted person) in a political party, etc. by
forceful means

Examples
Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party
of extremists.
The new state governor has promised to purge the
police force of corruption.

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26). dwindle (cause to) become gradual less or
smaller

Examples
The community has dwindled to a tenth of its
former size in the last two years.
Her hope of success in the race dwindled last
night as the weather became worse.

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27). pile up increase in quantity accumulate

Examples
My work is really piling up.
They piled up such a huge debt that they soon
went bankrupt.

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28). fall/come ones way occur or present itself
to one

Example
Take advantage of the opportunity that comes your
way.

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5. Student Presentation prepare to demonstrate
the following words and expressions in class.

1) grim
2) wreckage
3) philosophy
4) legalize
5) theme
6) violence

7) criminal
8) chemical
9) comprehension
10) spouse
11) bleed
12) dizzy
13) at one point
14) cash

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6. Practice

Vocabulary
1. The team lost the game and the coach had to
admit the ______ truth, though he blamed the
referee for the result.
A grim B grimace C grin D fraudulent
2. The possessive _______ in Tiffany makes her
unwelcome among her colleagues and circle of
friends.
A feature B characteristic C
predisposition D streak
3. She cant define or _______ her anger and
disgust at her husbands pathological addiction
to gambling.
A refine B confine C articulate D
suffocate

4. I usually have a cup of coffee to _______ me
up when I feel drowsy at work. A sober B
purge C surge D soar
5. Richard has been ________ a grudge against his
boss since his transfer was turned down.
A addressing B loitering C steeping D
harboring
6. It was a(n) ________ error for a statesman to
show such ignorance and arrogance.
A staggering B whopping C egregious D
gregarious
7. Researches have shown that up to one half of
all children born of alcoholics are genetically
_________ to alcoholism.
A imposed B composed C disposed D
predisposed
8. She _____ herself to a lonely old age after
her husband died.
A assigned B resigned C designed D
signed
9.The new manager hoped to ______ the decline in
the companys revenues.
A controvert B avert C reverse D
diversify

10. Our bones become increasingly ___ as we get
older.
A brisk B bristle C brink D
brittle
11. The news of our team winning the match was
really ______, and millions of people came out to
celebrate the victory.
A overwhelming B accelerating C prompting
D preceding
12. What the government should do urgently is
to take actions to ____ the economy. A brook B
boot C boost D brood
13.The explosion in the mine was ___ by a
careless miner who lit a match. A triggered B
initiated C hampered D programmed
14.The library published a collection of books
recently made ____ to the public.
A accessory B accessible C reversible D
accountable
15.The author of the report is well ___ with the
living conditions in the poverty-stricken region
because he has been there for several times.
A informed B acquainted C enlightened D
communicated

16.The mass newspaper depended significantly on
advertising ____ than did their predecessors.
A revenues B assets C avenues D proceeds
17. The way other people behave towards us
influences how we _______ourselves.
A conceive of B conform to C confront with
D intoxicate with
18. The accused was ____ to have been the leader
of the plot to overthrow the government. A
allured B lured C alleged D busted
19.To her great joy she discovered that his ear
was becoming ____ . A sensational B sensitive
C sentimental D nonsensical
20. A great deal of ___ for our success should go
to Michael Lee, head of our team. A merit B
credit C favor D reward
21. They question whether a fair way can be
______ to tell which employees really perform
better than their fellow employees. A depicted
B devised C fabricated D designated

22. The report indicates that it is financially
________ to build a water power station in the
area.
A adaptable B available C feasible D
flexible
23. Somehow she felt that she herself had to
some extent been the cause of all this trouble,
and suffered ________.
A accordingly B respectively C consequently
D subsequently
24.The gas company _____ a leak in the main line
and evacuated all the tenants of the building.
A detected B inspected C discerned D
explored
25. At the 28th Olympic Games she ______ two
gold and one silver medals in the track and field
events.
A carried away B carried off C carried over
D carry through
26.More than 810,000 youths were reported to have
___the National Masters Entrance Examination
last year.
A sat on B sat up C sat in D sat for

27. As a general rule, people with a great deal
of ______ often have admiring friends and bitter
enemies.
A personality B temperament C disposition D
character
28. She was ______ to go back to work in order
to make the ends meet as a result of economic
recession and her husbands reduced salary.
A compelled B enforced C imposed D
depressed
29. The strange phenomenon has ________ and
puzzled many scientists for more than a century.
A annoyed B exasperated C fascinated
D frustrated
30. As we all know, the same gestures may have
different _______ which vary from one culture to
another.
A implications B presumptions C expressions
D assumptions
31. With the advent of PC and home-information
systems, well one day be able to ________ most
business dealings from home.
A implement B execute C conduct D
supplement

32.This difficult problem we face in the project
has to be tackled before we can __to others.A.
pursue B.dispose C.precede D.proceed
33.We cant choose whether we will pay income tax
or not, for payment of income tax is ___ .
A compulsory B compulsive C compelling D
dutiable
34. Its generally agreed that fluctuations in
birth rate are _________ to a number of economic
factors.
A entitled B contributed C confined
D confounded
35. Its always better to ________ a problem
before it arises than to search for a solution to
it afterwards.
A evaluate B predict C anticipate D
estimate
36. It takes tremendous courage to ____ a belief
that is not shared by many others. A persist in
B abide by C hold on D adhere to
37. As a good employer, he knows how to make full
use of the ______ of his employees talents and
abilities.
A reversibility B integrity C
diversity D versatility

38. Over the years jazz has changed and developed
but it has essentially ________ its fundamental
characteristics.
A conserved B retained C reserved
D sustained
39. Economics is a subject that ________ all
peoples lives whether they are conscious of it
not.
A draws on B catches on C touches on
D embarks on
40. As he was blamed for damage he hadnt caused,
indignation _____ up in him. A purged B surged
C burgeoned D nurtured
41. To sound more persuasive, salespersons
usually make great efforts to learn about the
needs of the _______ customers.
A. prospective B. appropriate C. respective
D. approximate
42. Perhaps the most important ____ of good web
design is a clearly organized structure or
Information Architecture (IA).
A element B component C ingredient D
constituents
43. Few buildings in the bombed city remained
_______ .
A intact B integral C intrinsic D
intricate

44. The findings show a ____ difference between
the opinions of men and women. A. substantial
B. chronic C. bogus D studious
45. We live in a ______ society in which
different ethnic groups and cultural traditions
exist side by side.
A. plural B. stagnant C. constructive D.
instructive
46. Bill is adroit at handling people. He is a(n)
_______ man who is able to express his thoughts
and desires very precisely.
A reserved B articulate C exasperated
D sober
47. It is clear that lack of education will
greatly _______ the laid-off workers from getting
a job again.
A dwindle B incriminate C hamper D
reverse
48. Almost everyone in the auditorium was weeping
by the time he finished telling the _______ tale.
A pathetic B sympathetic C panic D
pathological

49.With the popularity of the Internet, both
commercial computers and personal ones are more
___to computer viruses than ever before. A
brittle B vulnerable C liable D subordinate
50. The team will have to do well to win a medal
at the Olympic Games, where they will face
________ competition from several countries. A
harsh B rigid C grim D stiff
51. Mrs. May was awakened by the sudden ringing
of the bedside phone several hours after her
husbands boat had been _______.
A wrecked B broke C vanished D
collapsed
52. You should try to ________ your ambition and
be more realistic.
A train B strain C constrain D
restrain
53. With the ________ of Internet wagering sites,
quite a number of people have been allured to
this business because of easy access, easy
credit, and most importantly, privacy.
A penetration B dominance C
pervasiveness D proliferation

54. Inspired by their French neighbors who
originally introduced the idea of displaying a
countrys latest goods with the Industrial
Exposition of 1844, it was the British who ___ on
this idea and held the first World Expo in London
in 1851.
A expounded B expanded C speculated
D counted
55. Cyber purchase allows the use of all credit
cards, electronic fund ________ , or any other
bank instruments to pay for online shopping.
A transitions B transactions C
transmissions D transfers
56. This suburb has been the accidental _______
of a large restoration program.
A beneficiary B beneficial C benediction
D benevolence
57. Richard had to bear the _______ of the blame
when the business failed for his arbitrary
decision.
A brunette B blunt C blunder D brunt

58. The prosecutors charged the government
official with _______ 2 million US dollars from
the urban development fund and other malpractices
when he was in office.
A converting B averting C perverting
D diverting
59. Public ______ such as water, gas, electricity
and phones are indispensable to modern life.
A facilities B utilities C
infrastructures D mains
60. Relations with the neighboring countries took
a steep _______ during the crisis.
A plunge B plunder C plumb D plume
Key

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Keys

1-5 A D C A D 6-10 C D B C D 11-15 A
C A B B
16-20 A A C B B 21-25 B C C A B 26-30 D A
A C A
31-35 C D A C C 36-40 D D B C B 41-45 C A
A A D
46-50 B C A B A 51-55 A D D B D 56-60 A D
D B A

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4. Essay Writing How to write letters of
sympathy or condolence

Here are some tips for writing letters of
sympathy
or condolence
1. Do write as promptly as possible, while your
feelings are fresh, and while the recipient can
most benefit from reading kind words.
2. Do feel free to be brief. In many situations,
the
recipient will not have the time or energy to
give due
attention to a lengthy letter.
3. Do feel free to express your affection and
compassion for the recipient.

4. Dont compare the recipients misfortunate
experience to someone elses, even to your own.
Everybodys experience is unique and deserves
individual attention.
5. Dont offer any specific advice or service.
Your recipient may or may not be able or
willing to accept your well-intentioned
gesture. When expressing your sympathy for a loss
of poverty, it is a good idea not to offer help
unless you know the recipient very well.
Otherwise, your offer of help may be misconstrued
as a tactless offer of charity or as an empty
gesture.

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Post-reading Tasks