Answer — Exercise 10
14 - The luck of the draw·Outcomes Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book
Question
Explain the points Zak was making when he mentioned the following.
Answer
- It represents the poor odds of a lottery win.
- It underplays the small odds.
- These are examples of the ‘good causes’ that receive lottery money, which Zak does not consider to be good causes.
- It suggests that it is easy to gain money, you don’t need to work hard or have a good education.
- It encourages a consumerist (money driven) way of thinking.
- The story shows how the lottery can lead to a gambling addiction.