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Reading Comprehension
Volume 4, Number 16, January 11, 1999
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Comparing Opinions
Juan wrote: I believe that gambling is wrong! It’s shameful behavior for anyone to engage in. Many people become addicted to it; they throw away their money and ruin their lives. All forms of gambling should be against the law.
Trent wrote: I believe that there’s nothing wrong with gambling. Most people don’t go overboard. It’s just an enjoyable and harmless pastime. The government should allow all kinds of gambling.
Sarah wrote: I believe that gambling is a foolish waste of time and money. I don’t gamble, and I advise others to avoid it. However, I don’t like the government telling people what they can and can’t do. If some people choose to throw their money away, that’s their business!
When people concur, they take the same position, even though they may have different reasons for coming to the same conclusion.
1. Who would probably concur with the following statement?
It should not be a crime to place bets over the Internet.
a. Sarah and Trent
b. Juan and Trent
c. Juan and Sarah
d. only Trent
e. only Sarah
f. only Juan
2. Who would probably concur with the following statement?
You should not try to get rich by buying lottery tickets.
a. Sarah and Trent
b. Juan and Trent
c. Juan and Sarah
d. only Trent
e. only Sarah
f. only Juan
3. Who would probably concur with the following statement?
Utah and Hawaii have the right idea. There is no legal gambling in those states.
a. Sarah and Trent
b. Juan and Trent
c. Juan and Sarah
d. only Trent
e. only Sarah
f. only Juan
4. Which two people have the most opposite views on gambling?
a. Sarah and Trent
b. Juan and Trent
c. Juan and Sarah
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