Topic 37: Games & Gambling – Speaking & Debate - Bài tập trắc nghiệm
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🃏 CORE VOCABULARY (Cards, Betting, Addiction)
🎲 Expressions: shuffle the cards, deal the hand, roll over (lottery), winnings, the likes of us
- on a winning streak / on a roll – đang thắng liên tiếp
- have a flutter – đánh cược nhỏ (Anh-Anh)
- the odds are low – xác suất thắng thấp
- bleary-eyed – mắt lờ đờ vì thiếu ngủ
- come round (visit) – ghé thăm
- be the odd one out – người khác biệt
- get something out of your system – giải tỏa cảm xúc
💬 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES
🎤 Lottery: "I play the lottery every week – it's a family tradition. The odds are ridiculously low, but it gives the likes of us a weekly dose of hope. One time we got four balls in a row, and if we'd got the last two we'd be millionaires. It rolls over when nobody wins."
🕹️ Computer games addiction: "When the first PlayStation came out, we all went crazy. I'd stay up until 4 am playing Tomb Raider, and at work we were all bleary-eyed. I started eating junk food, friends would come round, and we'd link two TVs. I finally quit because it was like a drug – such a time-waster."
⚡ DEBATE: Gambling destroys lives → should be illegal
🎙️ Person A (agree – illegal): "Gambling ruins families, causes addiction, and leads to bankruptcy. Slot machines are designed to hook people. It’s a social evil that should be banned everywhere."
🗣️ Person B (MUST disagree): "I completely disagree! Gambling is a personal choice. The vast majority do it responsibly – a flutter on the lottery or a friendly poker game is harmless entertainment. Banning won't stop addiction; education will."
⭐ Lập luận phản biện: "People enjoy the thrill, and it creates jobs. In the long run, regulation is better than prohibition."
🎮 Person A (waste): "Computer games are a total waste of time. Hours disappear, people neglect real life, and they cost a fortune for consoles and in-game purchases."
🕹️ Person B (disagree): "Nonsense! Gaming improves problem-solving, reflexes, and teamwork. It's a social experience – many friendships start online. It’s no more wasteful than watching TV."
🎭 ROLE-PLAY & PRONUNCIATION
Thực hành nói nhanh: ace of spades, king of hearts, queen of diamonds. Dùng âm /ə/ cho "of".
Game scenario: Person A mời bạn đến sòng bài (casino). Person B từ chối vì nghiện cờ bạc nguy hiểm. Sử dụng "odds", "addict", "winning streak".