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Before Reading Page 20Winning money as a prize could bring the winner problems. Make a list of those problems. Then read the article and see if the article mentions the same problems.

There would be Crimes

The humanity would be lost

There would be more drugs

dealer

Prostitution and low manners would be more widespread as

well

There would be more smuggling,

blackmail and stealing

There would be more

killers ,murderers and victims

2 .Do you think money is A blessing or Problem ?

1.what is the topic about (main idea) ?

3 .Have you ever won a prize or money?

About money

It could be a blessing or problem.

)your ideas(

4 .Have you ever wished to have a million dollars? If yes, What would you do with this money?

)your ideas(

Scan the topic to find the answers of the following questions

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Listen and Discuss

After reading Page 20

To scan means to read quickly to find specific information.

2 .What do some people think about money?

After reading Answer these questions:

For some people, winning a millions is the answer of their problems but it’s like a nightmare for others.

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1 .What does this saying mean (A fool and his money are soon parted)?

It means, that people who aren't careful with their money spend it quickly.

4 .Explain ( it’s often very hard for a winner to handle the pressure and all those millions)

For example, if someone has heart problems, money could cause heart attack or death for others.

3 .Can you complete the following…

The money can………… relationships with………….,………….and ……………,and

can even eventually end in...……………

5 .Why do you think most winner can't conduct their money?

Because they aren’t used to having that huge amount of money or to making financial decision .

6 .Do you think most winner could be easy prey and vulnerable? explain

Yes, they are. Others people could take advantage of them. Some winners could lose their money on investments or with a useless partners.

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7 .Why William did not wish to have $16.2 million?

Because his brother tried to kill him in order to inherit his money .

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8 .Is he still rich? explain

No, he is not. He is eventually broke. He lives on $450 a month and food stamps.

9 .Did Michael get benefit of $17.1 million? Why?

No, he didn’t. He spent his entire money for many things as insane. He has been in constant trouble with law. He has been paid thousands of dollars in fines for vandalism.

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10 .Did Michael still have $17.1 million?

No, he didn’t. He is nearly broke .

11 .How much did Bob Bradley won? When?

Bob Bradley won $6.17 million. In 2006

12 .How did he spend his money?

He gave a huge amount to children's charities and he helped his family and his friends as well.

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A. Underline words and expressions in the reading that refer to money.

After Reading Page 21

1 .Bud Post_____ _______________________________

B. In your own words, write how the different prize winners handled their fortunes.

2 .Michael Carroll________________________________

3 .Bob Bradley___________________________________

C. Make a list of the most common problems experienced by the prize winners. Compare your answers with a partner .

1 .Read the article again and make notes about how each person spent and lost his money.

2 Work in pairs/groups. Think about how you might have helped them protect their money. Make notes inthe chart.

3 Discuss your ideas in class. Decide on the best idea.

4 Do you think Bob Bradley used his money well? Why? Why not?

Prize winner

How he lost his prize money

How you would help him protect his money

Bud Post

Michael Carroll

Bob Bradley

He accumulated so much debt that he had to declare bankruptcy

I would advise him to invest his money very well.

He has paid thousands of dollars in fines for vandalism

I would advise him to spend his money wisely.

He gave a huge amount to children’s charities. And He help his family and friends

Actually He did very well. I would do the same thing if I were him.

Prepared by

Khalid Saeed Al shahraniالشهراني سعيد خالد

المعلم اعداد

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