Topic 52: Gambling and Risk-Taking

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is gambling?

2. Have you ever played a game where you could win or lose money?

3. Do you think gambling is fun? Why or why not?

4. What are some popular gambling games?

5. Have you ever taken a small risk in life? What happened?

6. Do you like playing card games? Why or why not?

7. What is a lottery? Do people play the lottery in your country?

8. Would you ever bet money on a sports game? Why or why not?

9. Do you think casinos are exciting or dangerous? Why?

10. What do you think about online gambling?

11. Have you ever played a game just for fun, without money?

12. Do you think people should be allowed to gamble? Why or why not?

13. What is a safe way to take risks?

14. How do you feel when you win a game?

15. What would you do if you won a big prize in the lottery?

16. Do you think gambling is a good way to make money? Why or why not?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. Why do people enjoy gambling?

18. What are the dangers of gambling addiction?

19. Do you think governments should allow or ban gambling? Why?

20. What are some positive and negative effects of risk-taking?

21. How does gambling affect personal finances?

22. What are some famous gambling cities in the world?

23. What is the difference between taking a risk and being reckless?

24. How can people gamble responsibly?

25. What types of risks are worth taking in life?

26. How do movies and TV shows portray gambling?

27. What is the psychology behind gambling addiction?

28. Should people be allowed to gamble online? Why or why not?

29. What role does luck play in gambling?

30. How does gambling affect family relationships?

31. Do you think playing poker is a game of skill or luck? Why?

32. Should people take risks in their careers? Why or why not?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does gambling impact the economy?

34. Should governments regulate or heavily tax gambling industries? Why?

35. What ethical concerns arise from promoting gambling?

36. How does gambling addiction compare to other forms of addiction?

37. Can risk-taking be an important part of success? Why or why not?

38. What is the relationship between risk and reward in different aspects of life?

39. Should casinos be required to educate people about responsible gambling?

40. What psychological techniques do casinos use to keep people gambling?

41. How do cultural attitudes toward gambling vary around the world?

42. Should professional athletes be allowed to gamble on sports? Why or why not?

43. How does gambling affect mental health and decision-making?

44. Is risk-taking necessary for innovation and entrepreneurship? Why?

45. What is the role of probability and statistics in gambling?

46. How do governments benefit financially from legalized gambling?

47. Should gambling advertisements be banned? Why or why not?

48. If you could eliminate one form of gambling, what would it be and why?