口语进阶-叙事口语材料：赌博的坏处

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Many governments have turned to legalized gambling as a way to increase revenues. Raising taxes has become very unpopular, and gambling can be seen as a cash cow. Large casinos are often considered good for areas with high unemployment. 

许多政府已将赌博合法化作为增加收入的一种方式。加税已变得非常不受欢迎，而赌博可视为摇钱树。大型赌场通常被认为对失业率高的地区有利。

Most new casinos include a variety of slot machines, and table games such as blackjack and roulette wheels. Opponents of gambling point to problems associated with it: crime rates go up, especially with respect to theft and prostitution; people become addicted to gambling and play until they are broke; stress is put on families when one member gambles, and the grocery and rent money are spent. 

大多数新赌场都包括各种老虎机和二十一点和轮盘赌等桌上游戏。反对赌博的人指出了与赌博相关的问题：犯罪率上升，尤其是盗窃和黄色产业；人们沉迷于赌博，直到破产；当一个家庭成员赌博时，家庭压力会加大，杂货和房租的钱都被花光了。

On the other hand, many people view gambling as an exciting form of entertainment. They look forward to the opportunity to play the lottery or go to the casino, often feeling that they are getting good value in terms of entertainment for what they spend.

另一方面，许多人认为赌博是一种令人兴奋的娱乐形式。他们期待有机会玩彩票或去赌场，常常觉得他们花的钱在娱乐方面物有所值。

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