Mystery-at-the-thompsons-house.docx

The Thompson’s neighbors were interrogated during the trial, too. After Mary, Joan and Tony gave their testimonies, the lawyer called two more witnesses, Kate and Chris. -Tell me Chris…Where were you at the moment of the crime? -I was outside my house. -And who were you with? -I was alone. -What were you doing alone outside? -I was having breakfast. I was finishing my tea when I saw a man in black escaping. -Thank you, Chris. The lawyer then interrogated Kate. -Where were you?

In a very small city, there lived the Thompson’s family. They lived in a very old cottage and the windows and doors were always closed. Arthur, the father, kept a safe box in his bedroom. This box contained important and valuable possessions: jewels and a golden watch.

-I was at the park. -Who were you with, Kate? -I was with my boyfriend. -What were you doing? -We were listening to music when we saw Arthur taking his mask off!

One morning, the golden watch and the jewels disappeared! Arthur’s wife, Sarah, was not at home that morning. She worked a lot and was never at home. The only person at home that day was the servant, Martha.

-Aha! Thank very much, Kate. Arthur was finally found guilty. He had to confess his crime. He wanted more money to escape from the city. They found out that had committed more crimes! He was sent to prison for 15 years. 16

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The lawyer then interrogated Martha. -Where were you at the moment of the crime? -I was at the Thompson’s house at that moment. -And who were you with? -I was alone! Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were working. -And what where you doing? -I was cooking lunch. I always cook before they arrive.

When Arthur realized that his valuable possessions were not in the box, he quickly called the police. The police officer, Mr. Richardson, interrogated Sarah and Martha, who were now suspects. Martha was the first one. She was very scared. “During the morning, I was cleaning the kitchen and I was cooking lunch”, she said. “I did not steal anything!”

-Ok Martha, thank you very much. Sarah and Martha were found innocent. At the end, the lawyer interrogated Arthur

The detective then interrogated Sarah. “I was at school with the other teachers that morning. We were talking about our students’ tests”, said Sarah. “I did not steal anything from my husband!” Finally, he interrogated Arthur. “I was working at the office in the morning. I left the box closed, as usual.” After the interrogation, the police officer left the house.

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After interrogating the witnesses, Mr. Richardson collected more clues about the crime. The case was brought to trial. They were now in presence of a judge and a lawyer who interrogated them.

1- Tick (✓) the correct options. The Characters of the story are: 1)

Arthur Thompson

2)

Arthur’s son

3)

Sarah Thompson

4)

Sarah’s sister

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Martha, the servant

6)

Detective Richardson

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Police officer Mr. Richardson

2- Match the names with the pictures and the moment of the day:

-So, tell me Mrs. Thompson… Where were you at the moment of the crime? -I was at school at that moment. I work as a History teacher and I work all day long. I am never at home! -And tell me… Who were you with? -I was with the Mathematics and Natural Sciences teachers. -What were you doing with the teachers? -We were talking about our students’ tests and marks. -Ok, Sarah, thank you very much.

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Martha

Morning

Sarah

Afternoon

Arthur

Night 3

3) Two days ago, there was a robbery at a supermarket in Saint Nicholas. Read the testimonies police officer Richardson registered after the crime. Identify the people in the pictures:

11) These actions usually interrupt other actions. Use these actions and tell me about you!

. “I was with my friends that day. We were celebrating my friends’ birthday”, said Felix Smith, the first suspect. The other suspect, George Williams, said to the police: “I was driving home at that moment. I never go to that supermarket”

“I was working at that moment. I am not a robber”, said Roger Mackey, the third suspect.

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For example: I was listening to music when a friend knocked at the door. …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………..

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10) Complete the letter that Mary, the Thompson’s neighbor, sent to her mother. Use these actions: COOK/KNOCKED - HAVE/HEAR – TREMBLE/ARRIVE- GO/SEE – CALL/ESCAPE

Hello dear! How are you? I am not OK at all… Last night, a robber entered my house! He took my TV, my wallet, everything! I was with my friend at home first. We _______ ______ dinner when we ______ a noise. We ignored it. After some hours my friend left. I ____ ________ to bed when I ________ the window open. It was too late! He was already inside my house. He took everything!!! I ____ _______ the police when he _________. After some minutes, I _____ __________ when the police ___________. They told me that they were going to find him. Finally the police left. Next morning, I _____ ________ breakfast when somebody ________ at the door. It was my boyfriend! I am so scared now. Please come when you are free.

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Kisses

4) Police officer Mr. Richardson investigates another criminal case. Help him to write the people’s testimonies! Use the verbs: DRIVE - COOK - CROSS – GO x2

Two weeks ago, a man run over a boy with his car and escaped. People testified that he was a young man, around 25, black hair and dark eyes. “I saw him. I was …………………… to the restaurant with my wife. We saw how he escaped!” Later on, Mr. Richardson spoke with Cindy, the boy’s mother. “We………… …………………… the street. We didn’t see the car. It came very fast!”, said Cindy. Last night, the man was captured by the police. “I …….. ………………… to work”, he said, “the traffic light was green! They are the responsible ones. I escaped because I was terrified”. His mother, very sad, said to the police: “I ……….. ……………………. dinner at that moment. We ………….. …………………….. to celebrate because it was his birthday!” He was finally sent to prison for 5 years. 5

5) Last night, there was a robbery in your city, near your house! Imagine you are Mr. Richardson and register your and your family’s testimonies.

Me: “……………………………………………………......

8) They are the Thompsons’ neighbors. Match their names with the actions and the pictures. Tony

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…………………………………………………………………”. Joan

2)

My ________: “………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………”.

My __________ and ___________: “………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………”.

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Mary

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9) Mr. Richardson came back the next day. He interrogated other neighbors. Order the testimonies. Jessi: “when/ I see a man leaving the house /I do some exercise” …………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Abby and her friend: “we have to hide. We saw the man too! /when/we go to visit a friend” …………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Aaron: “I take a shower/I hear a strange noise at the Thompson’s house/when” …………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………

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7) Replace the neighbors’ testimonies by pictures. Tick the correct option:

1)

The Thompsons did not have any friends. They never went out, and their neighbors never visited them. The day after the crime, Mr. Richardson came back and interrogated some of their neighbors who were witnesses of the crime. They gave their testimonies.

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-“I was cleaning outside my house when I heard a noise at the Thompsons’, said Mary, the neighbor next door. -“And what did you do?”, the police officer asked. -“I panicked and closed all the doors and windows”, she said. Then, he interrogated another neighbor.

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-“I was with my son. We were going to the supermarket when we saw a masked man running”, said Joan. “We entered the house quickly”.

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Finally, Mr. Richardson interrogated Tony. He had lived in the city for many years. He knew the Thompsons. -“I was crossing the street when I found a wallet full of money”.

ENTERTAINMENT SECTION 6) Police officer Mr. Richardson wanted to know the Thompsons

and the servant’s activities at 7 am, three hours before the crime. Write the new testimonies: Sarah: watch TV

Martha: have breakfast Arthur: with Sarah / watch TV

“And what did you do with the wallet? asked Richardson. -“It contained Arthur’s photo, so I returned it to him”. -“Thank you for your time”, he said. Confused, Mr. Richardson finished the interrogation and left. According to his investigation, there were no other suspects apart from the Thompsons and their servant! 8

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