Now with your chance to be a multi-millionaire how does that sound? Tonight's Powerball jackpot among the largest Lottery prizes ever in the U.S, and ABC's Zachary Kiesch is among those trying to get in on it. Be honest Zachery, you bought some tickets, didn't you? I haven't yet, I haven't yet, I'm about to though with some big money out there, good morning to you and to, to everyone else. You know we live in a world of instant gratification a quick fix and certainly, right now it's easy to sit there and daydream about what you would do with all that money, right? So, we've talked to a couple of people who have been down that road before as winners and they say, hey the money won't solve all your problems, but it certainly will help. I've been playing the same numbers for probably 30 years. This morning a Lotto fever is at an all-time high as the Powerball jackpot gets another massive increase. It's fun to think if not if not you your neighbor. Would be a Powerball winner. Somebody could be sitting on 635 million dollars by the end of the day, Michael Wersky knows what it means to hit the jackpot. It is a life-changing event. But there's fine print that comes with that winning ticket. That's $635 million is an annuity paid over 30 years. If you want the cash option it's a cool $450, you'll take a cut but run the numbers. The first thing I did was I got a financial investor, I got an attorney, and I got an account.
Since his mega million-win, Mike has been generous to his community, family and friends. The best part is like I say is, I can do anything I want, anytime I want, I take my family every year 14 to 20 people on vacation we go out all expenses paid. This pot is the sixth largest in Powerball history and the 10th largest in U.S lottery history. It's a win that individuals and communities look forward to. It's exciting for that store, for that chain, for that community and everybody just waits until the winner is announced. Word travels and money talks.Dalton Wilson was in Simpsonville South Carolina where the 1.5-billion-dollar mega millions jackpot was won he remembers it like it was yesterday. Everybody sees somebody local who wins and all of a sudden it makes you feel like it could be you.
“we're hoping that some of that positive energy wears off on us”
We're standing outside of a shop here in midtown Manhattan that has delivered in the past. It was just a few days ago that a ticket worth more than 400 million dollars was picked up right here where we're hoping that some of that positive energy wears off on us and certainly it's been a point of interest for people here in the neighborhood. Whit..We're putting in our order Zachary, for the ticket purchase send them over. Are you feeling lucky? Yeah, you can't win if you don't play thank you so much.
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Can you feel it? Powerball fever is here.
Questions:
Part 1: Comprehension
Watch and summarize the video thinking of who, what, when, where & why.
Part 2: True or False Questions
a) True or false – This is the largest Powerball jackpot ever. T/F
b) True or False – Zachery hasn’t bought any tickets yet. T/F
c) True or False – The previous lottery winner gave most of his winnings to his family. T/F
d) True or False – The reporter is hoping to get lucky at the midtown Manhattan store because someone previously won 400 million dollars. T/F
Part 3: Guess the meaning of unknown vocabulary
a) "Instant gratification"(0:23 min)
b) "Fever" (0:43 min)
c) "Fine print" (1:04 min)
d) "Money talks" (1:58 min)
Part 4: Dictation
a) Fill in the blanks (0:30 - 0:38 minutes) So, we've ________________________________________________ but it certainly will help.
b) Fill in the blanks (2:18 - 2:22 minutes) We're standing________________________________________________the past.
c) Fill in the blanks (2:49 - 3:00 minutes) So go on and _________________________________________________________anytime.
Part 5: Talking Points
Part 6: Role play Scenarios
Scenario 1: It could be you
You and your friend both bought Powerball tickets and are discussing what you would do if you won the jackpot. One of you is a big spender and wants to buy a mansion and a yacht, while the other is more practical and wants to invest the money in stocks and real estate.
Scenario 2: financial advisor and winner
You are a financial advisor who specializes in helping lottery winners manage their newfound wealth. Your client has just won the Powerball jackpot and needs advice on how to handle their money.
Scenario 3: Reporter and winner
You are a reporter who is covering the story of a local Powerball winner. You are interviewing the winner and asking them about their plans for the money, their reaction to winning, and how they plan to spend their winnings.
Part 7: Writing Activity
Write a short paragraph talking about what you would do if you won the lottery.
Part 8: Critical Thinking - Lottery winning plan.
Objective: To come up with a plan to spend your winnings.
In teams/pairs imagine that you won $650 million dollars.
Create a presentation outlining 5 main ways you will spend it, while describing the things you might buy in detail.
Then as a class reach a consensus on the 5 best ways to spend the lottery winnings.
Answers:
Part 1: Comprehension
This is a news report from Good Morning America, and it looks at the massive Powerball jackpot in a lottery in America. The jackpot is a huge 635 million dollars and the reporter first talks about how we live in a world of instant gratification and some of the benefits we could get by winning it. The reporter interviews both potential winners and previous winners. The potential winners talk about how great it would be to win or at least have someone in their community win it, while the previous winner talks about how it has changed their life. He states that he can live comfortably and can buy anything he wants, he also states that he takes his whole family on vacation each year. Lastly, the reporters joke about buying tickets and discuss where they will buy them. Part 2: True or False A: False B: True C: False D: True
Part 3: Guess the meaning of unknown vocabulary or phrases
a) "Instant gratification" Answer: I think this means to immediately fulfil a desire because in the video the reporter talks about how these days we live in a world where everyone wants a quick fix or a certainty.
b) "Fever" Answer: I think this means excitement felt by a group of people as the report talks about how so many people are rushing to by tickets and are so excited about the record jackpot.
c) "Fine Print" Answer: I think this means details about the lotto win that are not always clear to people how buy the tickets as the reporter talks about the different options you have to collect the winnings.
d) "Money talks" Answer: I think it means that money gives power and influence because in the video the reporter talks about how communities are eagerly waiting to see who wins it as this would give their whole community a lift and additional power.
Part 4: Dictation
a) Fill in the blanks (0:30 - 0:38 minutes) So, we've talked to a couple of people who have been down that road before as winners and they say, hey the money won't solve all your problems, but it certainly will help.
b) Fill in the blanks (2:18 - 2:28 minutes) We're standing outside of a shop here in midtown Manhattan that has delivered in the past.
c) Fill in the blanks (2:49 - 3:00 minutes) So go on and click the Subscribe button right over here to get more awesome videos and content from GMA everyday, anytime.
Part 7: Writing (example)
I would be really excited, but I'd also make sure to plan carefully. First, I'd talk to financial experts to figure out how to manage the money wisely. I'd use some of it to pay off any debts I might have, like mortgages or loans, and make sure I have enough saved up for emergencies. I'd also want to help others, so I'd give some of the money to charities I care about. For my kids, I'd set up funds for their education and future, and I'd invest some of the money to make it grow over time. While I'd enjoy some nice things and experiences, I'd be careful not to spend too much, and I'd make sure to plan for the long-term. I'd also think about how to protect my family's privacy and security. Winning the lottery is exciting, but it's important to be responsible with the money to make sure it benefits my family and me in the best way possible
