1. Money: A Blessing or a Problem
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Money: A Blessing or a Problem

2. There would be a lot of crimes
Before Reading: Winning 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 a lot of crimes
Some rich people would misbehave badly with others
There would be drug dealers
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

3. I think, it could be a blessing or problem.
Quick Check
1.what is the topic about (main idea) ?
It is about money.
2. Do you think money is A blessing or Problem?
I think, it could be a blessing or problem.
3. Have you ever won a prize or money?
I have never won a prize or money.
4. Have you ever wished to have a million dollars? If yes, What would you do with this money?
Yes, First I would help poor people. Second I would
invest the rest of it.

4. Please follow up reading and underline the difficult words.
Listen and Discuss
Please follow up reading and underline the difficult words.

6. New Vocabulary New word or phrase English Meaning Arabic Meaning
Nightmare
Bad dream
كابوس/حلم مزعج
strain
To cause changes
يؤثر/ يغير
bankruptcy
legal status of having no money
افلاس/ افتقار
vulnerable
easily harmed
يسهل اذيته
venture
To offer at the risk
مغامر/ مخاطر
prey
An animal taken by predator as food.
فريسة
inherit
receive property from someone who has died
يرث
nuisance
One that is annoying or unpleasant
الشخص المزعج
vandalism
Malicious destruction of private property.
عنف/ اذى
advisory team
group that gives advice
مجموعة من الاشخاص للنصح
sanity
ability to think in a normal way
التفكير بشكل صحيح

7. Page 26 To scan means to read quickly to find specific information.
Scan the topic to find the answers of the following questions
To scan means to read quickly to find specific information.

8. Find the Answers of the next Questions:
1. What does this saying mean (A fool and his money are soon parted) ?
2. What do some people think about money?
3. Why do you think most winner can't conduct their money?
4. Do you think most winner could be easy prey and vulnerable? explain
5. Why William did not wish to have $16.2 million ?
6. Is William still rich? explain
7. Did Michael get benefit of $17.1 million? Why?
8. Did Michael still have $17.1 million?
9. How much did Bob Bradley won? When?
10. How did he spend his money?

9. Answer these questions
Paragraph (1)
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.
2. What do some people think about money?
For some people, winning a millions is the answer of their problems but it’s like a nightmare for others.

10. 3. Can you complete the following…
The money can_______ relationships with________, ________and _________, and can even eventually end in ___________.
strain
family
friends
neighbors
bankruptcy
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.

11. Paragraph (2)
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.

12. Paragraph (3) 7. Why William did not wish to have $16.2 million ?
Because his brother tried to kill him in order to inherit his money.
8. Is he still rich? explain
No, he is not. He is eventually broke. He lives on $450 a month and food stamps.

13. Paragraph (4) 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.
10. Did Michael still have $17.1 million?
No, he didn’t. He is nearly broke.

14. Paragraph (5) 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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16. Post tried to help his family, but his brother tried to kill him
Post tried to help his family, but his brother tried to kill him. He invested money in businesses but he failed.
Carroll spent his fortune in 18 months. He bought things like a Mercedes and a villa in Spain. He was in trouble with the law and paid fines.
Bradley gave huge amounts of money to charity. He didn’t buy things for himself. He gives money to make the dreams of his family and friends come true.

17. He accumulated so much debts 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 as well as he help his family and friends.
Actually He did very well. I would do the same thing if I were him.

18. (Write on your notebook)
C. Make a list of the most common problems experienced by the prize winners. Compare your answers with a partner.
(Write on your notebook)

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