Pre-reading questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- How do you feel after making a large purchase?
- Is there something you regret buying? Why?
Vocabulary
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- fail /feyl/
- careless /KAIR-lis/
- attempt /uh-TEMPT/
- Commission /kuh-MISH-uhn/
- run /ruhn/
[verb] – to not do something that you should do
Kei failed to find a permanent job in London.
[adjective] – not taking or showing enough care and attention
She made sure not to make the same careless mistake again.
[noun] – the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult
Allen is making a diligent attempt to learn Japanese.
[noun] – an official organization whose job is to manage a particular activity, suggest laws relating to the activity, and make certain that laws are obeyed
Before a building permit is issued, the plan needs to be approved by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
[verb] – to be in control of something
Anne runs a small clothing company.
Article reading
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
An Australian gambling corporation was fined 100 million Australian dollars (£62 million to £55 million) for failing to prevent money laundering at its Sydney casino. Additionally, the group’s permission to manage the casino has been removed. The crimes were allowed in the gambling company’s Sydney casino because of its “careless” behavior toward rules and conscious attempts to hide its tracks. The corporation has committed to “do everything in [its] power” to win back its license and the public’s trust. The head of regulatory affairs, Philip Crawford, said: “The institutional arrogance of this company has been breathtaking.”
The fine imposed on Monday, October 17, is the maximum allowed. To save thousands of people from losing their jobs, the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission held off on entirely removing the gambling corporation’s license. The casino will continue to operate under a management team selected by the regulatory body under the conditions of the suspension. According to Mr. Crawford, beginning on Friday, October 21, the company would not be able to run the casino on its own until it could “earn” its license back.
The fine imposed on Monday, October 17, is the maximum allowed. To save thousands of people from losing their jobs, the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission held off on entirely removing the gambling corporation’s license. The casino will continue to operate under a management team selected by the regulatory body under the conditions of the suspension. According to Mr. Crawford, beginning on Friday, October 21, the company would not be able to run the casino on its own until it could “earn” its license back.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- How much was the fine that was placed on an Australian gambling corporation?
- According to the report, why were the crimes allowed in the gambling company’s Sydney casino?
- When was the fine imposed?
- Why did the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission not completely remove the license?
- According to Crawford, when will the company lose control over the casino?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What saving goals do you have?
- “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” What does this mean to you?
- If you were one of the regulators, would you completely revoke the corporation’s license? Why or why not?
- Do you think the corporation will earn back the public’s trust?
- What must the casino commission do to make sure this incident will not happen again?