Chapter 1: The Beginning
My name is Frank Stevenson. I am a private detective. Two years ago, my brother, Tom, was killed. The police never found the killer. But I know it was a woman.
Tom was a good man. He liked to meet women online. One day, he went on a date… and never came back. The police said it was an accident, but I don’t believe them.
Now, I will find the killer.
I created a profile on a dating site. My name is «Mark.» I look for women who like expensive restaurants and quiet private places. Women like the one who killed Tom.
Tonight, I have a date with a woman named Clara. She is beautiful, with long black hair and red lips. She likes expensive wine and asks many questions.
«Tell me about yourself, Mark,» she says with a smile.
But I don’t smile. I watch her hands. Her nails are red… like blood.
Is she the one?
1. True or False?
Read the sentences and write T (True) or F (False).
1. Frank is a police officer.
2. Tom was Frank’s brother.
3. The police found the killer.
4. Frank uses the name «Mark» online.
5. Clara has short blonde hair.
2. Answer the Questions
Write short answers.
1. Who was killed?
2. Where did Tom meet women?
3. What is Frank’s fake name on the dating site?
4. What color are Clara’s nails?
5. Does Frank think Tom’s death was an accident?
3. Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
(killer, date, detective, expensive, brother)
1. Frank is a private ________.
2. Tom was Frank’s ________.
3. Frank wants to find the ________.
4. Clara likes ________ restaurants.
5. Frank has a ________ with Clara.
4. Match the Words
Connect the words with their meanings.
1. detective
2. date
3. killer
4. accident
5. profile
a) a meeting with someone you like
b) a person who solves crimes
c) information about a person online
d) something bad that happens by mistake
e) a person who kills someone
5. Put the Story in Order
Number the sentences (1—5) in the correct order.
___ Frank creates a fake profile named «Mark.»
___ Tom was killed two years ago.
___ Frank has a date with Clara.
___ The police say Tom’s death was an accident.
___ Frank believes a woman killed Tom.
6. Choose the Correct Word
Circle the right option.
1. Frank is a detective / doctor.
2. Tom liked to meet women at work / online.
3. Clara’s nails are red / blue.
4. Frank smiles / doesn’t smile at Clara.
5. The police found / didn’t find the killer.
7. Find the Mistakes
Each sentence has one mistake. Correct it.
1. Frank is a teacher. → (detective)
2. Tom was Frank’s father. → (________)
3. Clara has green lips. → (________)
4. The police found the killer. → (________)
5. Frank uses the name «John.» → (________)
8. Who Says This?
Write Frank or Clara.
1. «Tell me about yourself, Mark.» → ________
2. «I will find the killer.» → ________
3. «She likes expensive wine.» → ________
4. «My name is Frank Stevenson.» → ________
9. Write the Past Tense
Change the verbs to past simple.
1. Tom likes to meet women. → ________
2. Frank creates a profile. → ________
3. Clara asks many questions. → ________
4. The police say it was an accident. → ________
10. Draw and Describe
Draw Clara based on the description and write 3 sentences about her.
Example: Clara has long black hair. She has red lips. She likes expensive wine.
