21 Blackjack

A- Answer

1- In what way can Ben be considered a gifted

“kid”?
2- Why does he not feel OK with his life?
3- What opportunity does he decide to seize?
4- Who is behind the whole idea? Why does he
choose Ben?
5- Why does he decide to accept?
6- Does he tell his friends? Why?

B- Terms you need to know

1-MIT a- One
2-Harvard Med of the most attractive students
3- GPA b- Grades calculated at the end of the year
4- Robinson c- One of his best friends
5- Miles d- A science competition
6- The 2.09 e- Medical School
7- Jill Taylor f- School of Technological Studies
g- A scholarship

C- Complete

1- In order to win they ……………................................................................

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2- To prevent others from catching them, they…………………………..............
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3- The first night he tries his luck at the secret casino, Ben ……………………
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4- Ben has a very important place in the team, he ………………………………..
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5- At the airport ………………………………………………………………………………..
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D- Describe (Take into account the first days in Las Vegas)

1- The first night at the casino: ……………………………………………………………

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2- Ben and Jill: …………………………………………………………………………………..
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3- Officer Cole:……………………………………………………………………………………
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4- Ben and his friends (the old ones)............………………………………………….
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E- Summarise:

1- Ben’s life since he joined the team:

2- Ben’s commitment with his “brainy” friends:

3- The “black night” at the casino:

4- Mickey Rosa’s reaction to Ben’s losses:

5- Ben’s only night as the new leader of the gambling team:

6- Cole and his obsession with Mickey:

7: Ben and Jill’s relationship:

8: THE END:

F: Over To You: What has Ben learned through his experience?