Chapter 4

Max comes into the room. He sees Alice holding the pawnshop card and freezes.

Alice exclaims:

“Oh, no, Max! Did you take the laptop?”

Max starts crying:

“Yes… I'm so sorry! Please, don't call the police. I'll return it!”

Max tells the story:

Last month Max and his girlfriend planned to marry. He borrowed money from the bank for their wedding. But then she left him. Now Max owes a bank a lot of money. Today is his last day to pay.

Max stayed late at work yesterday. He took the keys from the boss's office when the security guard left for coffee. He took the laptop and when he was leaving the boss's office, the cleaner Tara saw his back. Max understood that and panicked. He threw the keys to Alice's desk.

Tara didn't know who she saw. She decided that it was Alice because she thought that Alice was the only one working so late.

Now Max feels terrible. He likes Alice and didn't want her to get in trouble. All day he wanted to tell the truth. But he was too scared. The boss and HR manager are confused. Max is a good designer. They feel sorry for his situation but stealing is a crime. What should they do?

Полезные выражения

to borrow money from the bank – взять деньги из банка

to owe the bank – быть должным банку

to tell the truth – сказать правду

To feel terrible – чувствовать себя ужасно

stealing is a crime – кража – это преступление

Упражнения

1. Соедините слова так, чтобы получилась правильная фраза:

borrow

call

leave

tell

feel

the police

for coffee

sorry

money

the truth

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. When Max saw Alice with the pawnshop card he is shocked. ___

2. Max left his girlfriend ___

3. Max stole the laptop because he doesn't like the boss.___

4. Tara saw Alice near the boss's office yesterday.___

5. The boss and HR manager don't know what to do with Max.___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Who is the thief?

2. Why did Max do it?

3. Why did Tara think that she saw Alice?

4. Why didn't Max tell the truth?

Chapter 5

Every morning, Alice drinks coffee with milk and reads her horoscope.

“Pleasant day for Leo at work!” reads Alice.

At work, Alice talks to her boss. She asks him to let Max stay. Max will pay back for the stolen laptop. Alice thinks he deserves a second chance. The boss agrees. Max is very thankful to Alice.

Alice is very smart. She found out who stole the laptop. Everyone in the office is surprised. They admire her detective skills. The boss is so impressed that he gives her a promotion. Now, Alice is the Head of Internal Security. Her job is to keep the office safe. Alice feels proud of her new position.

Tara, the cleaner, helps Alice. She tells Alice about anything suspicious she sees or hears. Tara is like Alice's assistant.

Some colleagues did not trust Alice. Now, they feel sorry. To say sorry in a funny way, they order T-shirts with the words: “It's not me! Max set me up!” Before, everyone laughs. The office is now a happier place.

Alice is happy. She has a new job, her colleagues respect her, and Max gets a second chance. It's a good day for Alice!

Полезные выражения

to be thankful – быть благодарным

to be impressed – быть под впечатлением

to admire skills – восхищаться способностями

to give a promotion – дать повышение

to feel proud – гордиться

Упражнения

1. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

set (smb) up, admire, skills, respect, trust

1. George plays the guitar quite well. A lot of girls ___ him.

2. Mary is an accountant. She has good math ___.

3. This person looks very strange. I don't ___ him!

4. Children should ___ their school teachers.

5. Peter understood that his partner __ him __ when the police arrived.

2. Выберите правильный вариант ответа:

1. Alice drinks ___ in the morning.

a) black tea

b) coke

c) milk coffee

2. Alice ___ her new position at work.

a) doesn't like

b) likes

c) doesn't know about

3. Tara and Alice are ___ now.

a) best friends

b) enemies

c) colleagues

4. Now Alice's colleagues ___ her.

a) respect

b) do not trust

c) admire

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What is Alice's horoscope like today? Does it come true?

2. What does the boss decide to do with Max?

3. How does Alice's career change?

4. Why is the office a happier place now?

5. Do you believe in horoscopes?

Museum case

Chapter 1

It's a dark and sad morning. In the detective office there is a visitor. A woman, about 45 years old, with red eyes. Maybe she cried all night.

“My son says he didn't do that and I believe him. But the police found something. They want to put him in prison. But he didn't do that! Please, Detective Peters, help him! You are our last hope.”

Detective Peters is a retired policeman. He is quiet. He knows about the theft in the local Historical museum. It is a big problem.

Long ago, archeologists found an old manuscript near the town. It is the main treasure of the local Historical museum. Many tourists come to see it. Tourist traffic means a lot to local businesses. But now the treasure is gone. Someone stole it.

Detective Peters also knows that the police are very busy. They want to finish cases fast when they think that everything is clear. A new museum worker, young Johnny, was arrested. The police found a tool in his bag. They think he used it to stop the alarm.

The police say: “No one broke into the museum. The cameras didn't see strangers. Maybe Johnny did it.”

Detective Peters thinks for a moment. Then he says: “Okay, I will help.”

Полезные выражения

to put someone in prison – посадить кого – то в тюрьму

a retired policeman – отставной полицейский

to break into a place – совершить взлом

to stop the alarm – отключить сигнализацию

to finish cases fast – быстро закрывать дела

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте слово и перевод:

1. A museum

2. A prison

3. A manuscript

4. Tourists

5. A treasure

6. An alarm

a) манускрипт

b) туристы

c) сокровище

d) сигнал тревоги

e) музей

f) тюрьма

2. Выберите правильный вариант ответа:

1. Woman in the detective office is …

a) happy

b) angry

c) very sad

2. Detective Peters worked…

a) in the local museum

b) in the police

c) was always a private detective

3. As a clue the police found…

a) a tool

b) witness

c) signs of breaking-in

4. The old manuscript is very important because…

a) a lot of tourists come

b) archeologists found it

c) everybody like it

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What does the woman want from the detective?

2. What did the thief steal?

3. Why is the old manuscript important?

4. Why do the police think that Johnny did it?

Chapter 2

Historical museum looks dark and unfriendly. It is closed today because of the crime. The museum director, Mrs Brown, greets Detective Peters dryly.

They go to her office. The office is messy: papers on the floor, dirty cups, books not on the shelves. It looks like someone was searching for something.

“Don't worry about this,” says Mrs. Brown. “The police searched here.”

“Did they suspect you?” asks Peters.

“They checked all the museum workers. Then they found that tool in Johnny's bag. Poor boy! Why did he steal?”

“Does he say why?”

“No. He says he didn't do it.”

“Did they find the stolen manuscript?”

“No. Maybe his crime partner has it.”

“His partner? Can it be another security guard – Mike?”

“Maybe. Mike didn't come to work today.”

“Why?”

“I don't know. He doesn't answer the phone.”

“Can I have his address?”

“Here. The police wanted to talk to him too. If he stole, they would arrest him.”

“Thank you. One more question – was there a camera that night?”

“That's the problem! All videos are gone.”

Detective Peters leaves, thinking hard. He should visit Mike. But, first of all, he wants to see the crime scene himself.

Полезные выражения

to greet someone dryly – сухо поприветствовать кого – то

to search for something – искать что – то

to suspect someone – подозревать кого – то

crime partner – соучастник преступления

to visit a crime scene – осмотреть место преступления

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте персонажа и характеристику:

1. Detective Peters

2. Mrs. Brown

3. .Johnny

4. Mike

a. is a young security guard

b. doesn't answer the phone

c. has a messy office

d. wants to find a theft

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. The museum doesn't work today. ____

2. Mrs.Brown is happy to meet Detective Peters.____

3. The police arrested Mike. ___

4. Mrs. Brown gives Detective Peters Mike's address.____

5. Detective Peters can see videos from security cameras.____

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Why is the director's office messy?

2. Did the police find the manuscript?

3. Are there videos from security cameras?

4. What is Detective Peters going to do?

Chapter 3

Detective Peters looks around the crime scene carefully. There is nothing strange. No signs of a break-in. Nina, the museum tour guide, shows him the security guard's office and the alarm system in it.

“The police think that Johnny turned off the alarm here”, says Nina. She is sad because she thought Johnny was a good person. Now she is not sure.

“Is there another way to turn off the alarm?” asks Detective Peters.

“Yes, there is the same system in the director's office. But Mrs. Brown would never do that.”

The detective looks thoughtful.

“Why are you so sure about Mrs. Brown?”

“She has no reason to. If only…” Suddenly Nina remembers something.

“Last week, I heard Mrs. Brown talking on the phone. She was angry. It was unusual for her.”

“Do you remember what she said?”

“I don't listen to private talks,” says Nina. “But I heard something about money before I left.”

Detective Peters writes everything in his notebook. He thanks Nina. The case is now more difficult. The police checked everyone but found no clues against Mrs. Brown.

Next, Detective Peters is going to question Mike, Johnny's coworker. Maybe Mike knows something important.

Полезные выражения

look around the crime scene carefully – внимательно осмотреть место преступления

no signs of a break-in – нет следов взлома

turn off the alarm – отключить сигнализацию

hear someone talking on the phone – услышать чей-то телефонный разговор

question someone – допросить кого – то

Упражнения

1. Расшифруйте слова из главы и впишите в пропуски:

1. The first act has three ___s. (cnees)

2. In Paris you can take a bus ___ around the city. (ruot)

3. Police found some ___ against him. (lceus)

4. Daria is my ___. I see her every day in the office. (kecrowor)

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. Detective Peters finds something around the crime scene. ____

2. Nina shows Detective Peters all museum rooms.____

3. Nina hears everything that Mrs. Brown said on the phone. ____

4. The police doesn't think that Mrs. Brown is involved. ___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What does Detective Peters find on the crime scene?

2. Where is the alarm system located?

3. What does Nina remember about Mrs. Brown?

4. What is Detective Peters' plan?

Chapter 4

Detective Peters goes to Mike's house. He rings the doorbell and knocks on the door. No one opens. He looks around. There is no car near the house. Mike is not at home.

“Did Mike steal the old manuscript? Did he make Johnny look guilty and run away?” thinks the detective.

He goes to a neighbor's house to ask questions.

“Mike left last week. He was on vacation. He planned to return yesterday but he didn't”, says a friendly woman. “His ex-wife is also looking for him. They argue about money for their child. Maybe he moved away. He was not a very good father.”

Detective Peters thinks that the woman likes gossiping. But it helps detectives. Detective Peters gives her his phone number and asks her to call if Mike returns home.

The detective doesn't know what to do. He decides to talk to Johnny. He calls his ex-colleagues and good friend to the police office to see Johnny

Johnny looks sad and scared. He says:

“I didn't do it! I worked all night and saw nothing strange. Only in the morning, when the director came to work, she saw the manuscript was gone. If only cameras were working that night! I think that someone turned them off to blame me! But who?..”

“I've got an idea”, the detective says.

Полезные выражения

ring the doorbell – звонить в дверной звонок

knock on the door – постучать в дверь

look guilty – выглядеть виновато

argue about money – спорить о деньгах

gossiping – сплетни

to blame somebody – обвинять кого – то

Упражнения

1. Соедините слова так, чтобы получилась правильная фраза:

look

knock

run

turn

to be

on the door

on vacation

off

sad

away

2. Выберите верный вариант ответа:

1. Detective Peters goes to Mike's house to…

a) question him

b) arrest him

c) gossip with him

2. Mike's neighbor tells the detective that Mike …

a) is on vacation

b) ran away

c) is a bad father.

3. Detective Peters…

a) thinks that Mike is guilty

b) thinks that Johnny is guilty

c) has no ideas

4. Johnny is…

a) scared

b) calm

c) happy

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Did the detective talk to Mike? Why not?

2. Who helps Detective Peters to see Johnny?

3. What was unusual at night when the manuscript was stolen?

4. Can you guess who the thief is?

Chapter 5

Detective Peters goes back to the museum. He goes to the director's office.

“I know where the manuscript is, Mrs. Brown. And you know it too”. He looks at her.

“Me?! No! Why?.. How do you… That's not true!” Mrs. Brown looks nervous. She doesn't know what to say. And then she suddenly gets angry.

“How did you know?!” She shouts.

“You just told me.” Detective Peters is calm.

He continues:

“You turned off the security cameras that night. You turned off the alarm from your office. And on that morning you called Johnny to the crime scene. When he was not in the guard's office, you put the tool in his bag.”

“No one will believe you!”

“You told everyone that the videos are gone. But they just were not taken. Johnny said that the cameras didn't work. And they still don't because you forgot to turn them back on!”

Mrs. Brown is scared. She tries to run away from the office. She pushes the detective!

Nina hears the noise from the office. She calls the police because she thinks there is a fight. When the police come, they question everybody. They take the museum director to the police station. Mrs. Brown tells everything:

She was tired of working in a small museum.

She was angry because her salary was very small.

She decided to steal the main treasure of her museum and sell it to criminals.

She knew that Mike didn't return to the town after vacation because of his ex-wife.

She planned everything so the police would think Johnny and Mike were the thieves.

But she didn't know that Detective Peters was very smart. Now Johnny is at home, the manuscript is found at Mrs. Brown's house and Mrs. Brown is arrested!

Полезные выражения

to look nervous – выглядеть нервным

to be calm – быть спокойным

to be gone – исчезнуть

main treasure – главное достояние

small salary – маленькая зарплата

Упражнения

1. Соедините слова, обозначающие чувства, и перевод:

1. happy

2. sad

3. calm

4. scared

5. nervous

6. angry

a) спокойный

b) счастливый

c) нервный

d) злой

e) грустный

f) испуганный

2. Расставьте основные события истории в правильном порядке:

1. Detective Peters doesn't find Mike at home.

2. Detective Peters questions Johnny.

3. The police arrest Mrs. Brown.

4. Detective Peters meets the museum director.

5. Johnny's mother visits Detective Peters.

6. Nina shows the detective where the alarm system is.

7. Detective Peters makes a trap for Mrs. Brown.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. How does the detective prove that the director is a thief?

2. Why did the director do it?

3. Do you know any famous museum thefts?

Old manor mystery

Chapter 1

Detective Peters is drinking his morning favourite drink – black coffee. Just then, his secretary knocks on the door and says:

“Katherine Montgomery, a niece of Sir Archibald Montgomery, is on the phone. She wants to hire you for some family story”.

Detective Peters answers the phone. The client doesn't want to talk much. She invites him to her family's manor.

The next morning, Detective Peters takes the train and arrives at the Montgomery manor. A butler in a black suit opens the door. Inside, the house looks rich and beautiful. There are many old paintings on the walls. The butler takes Peters to a large living room where five people are waiting:

Miss Katherine Montgomery (a niece),

Mr. Richard Montgomery (Archibald's son) and his wife Anna,

Their son Daniel,

Miss Sophia Evans (a distant cousin),

Mr. Davis (the family lawyer).

They introduce themselves.

Mr. Davis explains the problem:

“Sir Archibald Montgomery died last week. His will is very strange:

'The one who remembers my habit will get everything. Look where darkness meets light.'”

The family doesn't understand the message. They ask Detective Peters for help. They look at Peters hopefully. He thinks for a moment.

“First, tell me about Sir Archibald's habits,” he says.

Полезные выражения

to hire for a family matter – нанять для семейного дела

to arrive at the manor – прибыть в поместье

butler in black suit – дворецкий в чёрном костюме

strange will – странное завещание

darkness meets light – тьма встречает свет

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте слово и его определение:

1. Will

2. Manor

3. Habit

4. Butler

5. Darkness

a) A large country house

b) A legal document about inheritance

c) Absence of light

d) A servant who manages a household

e) A repeated action or routine

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

a) Detective Peters arrived at the manor by car. ______

b) The will stated: “The one who finds my portrait will inherit everything.” ______

c) Sophia Evans is Richard Montgomery's wife. ______

d) The manor has many paintings on the walls.______

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What's Detective Peters' favourite drink?

2. Who called the detective and why?

3. List all the characters present in the living room.

4. What phrase from the will confused the family?

Chapter 2

Detective Peters interviews all the family members all day. Everyone tries to remember important things about Sir Archibald – his daily routine, his favorite food and drinks, books he read, and movies he watched. But nothing helps solve the mystery.

Detective Peters walks around the manor. Mr. Davis, the family lawyer, shows the detective Sir Archibald's study and the safe where the important papers are kept. The safe looks strange – it doesn't have a normal lock or numbers. Nobody knows how to open it.

“When we solve the will riddle, we'll understand how to open the safe”, thinks the detective. “The words 'where darkness meets light' must tell us where to look. But what does it mean?”

The detective decides to stay in the house for a few days. At dinner time, the family doesn't look happy. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery are arguing. Their son Daniel is chatting on his phone. Katherine looks worried. Only Sophia seems sad. Katherine asks:

“Detective, did you solve the riddle yet?”

“Not yet, Miss Montgomery.”

“We pay you for every hour! Why don't you work harder?”

“I'm trying my best,” says Peters. “But I need your help. You knew Sir Archibald well. For example, what did he like for dinner?”

“He never ate dinner. He spent evenings in his armchair by the fireplace smoking his favourite cigar”, Sophia says.

Suddenly Detective Peters stands up. He has an idea!

Полезные выражения

the lawyer – юрист

to interview family members – опрашивать членов семьи

the study and safe – кабинет и сейф

to solve the riddle – разгадать загадку

to spend evenings by the fireplace – проводить вечера у камина

Упражнения

1. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

cigar, fireplace, riddle, manor, safe

“Sir Archibald's ______ has no ordinary lock. The detective walks around the ______, thinking about the phrase 'where darkness meets light.' At dinner, Sophia mentions that Sir Archibald smoked a ______ by the ______ every evening. This gives Peters a clue to solve the ______.”

2. Расположите события в верном порядке:

a) Sophia says about Sir Archibald's cigar habit.

b) Peters walks around the manor with Mr. Davis.

c) The family argues at dinner.

d) Peters interviews the family about Sir Archibald's habits.

e) The detective gets an idea and stands up suddenly.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What details did the family try to remember about Sir Archibald?

2. Describe the safe in Sir Archibald's study. Why is it unusual?

3. What surprising habit did Sophia remember about Sir Archibald?

4. How does Detective Peters react?

Chapter 3

When Sophia mentions sir Archibald's evening routine, Detective Peters realises what the riddle is about.

“Fireplace! That's Where darkness meets light”, he says excitedly and runs to the living room. Others follow the detective except Daniel, who isn't paying attention.

There, they look carefully around the fireplace and the armchair. The butler makes a fire in the fireplace. In the firelight, Katherine sees words written on the wall:

“I hope you remember my evening habits. But does anyone remember what I said every morning? These words are THE KEY.”

Katherine gets very angry.

“Why did he make this so difficult?” she shouts.

“Maybe he wanted us to remember him, not just his money”, Sophia says quietly.

“Now we remember that stupid old man for his stubbornness!” Katherine replies. “I guess that he didn't want to leave anything to his family at all!”.

It's long after midnight. Everyone is tired. Detective Peters goes to his bed in a guest's room. As he lies in bed, he thinks:

“What if Katherine is right? Maybe sir Archibald didn't want his family to have his house and money. They don't even like each other – not even the husband and wife!”

Полезные выражения

to follow the detective – следовать за детективом

to pay attention – обращать внимание

these words are the key – слова являются ключом

to make things difficult – усложнять

to remember someone for something – запомнить кого-то за что-то

Упражнения

1. Соедините слова так, чтобы получилась верная фраза:

pay

make

get

like

look

angry

carefully

attention

each other

a fire

2. Исправьте смысловые ошибки в предложениях, если они есть:

1. Daniel follows the group to the fireplace.

2. The message on the wall mentions Sir Archibald's morning habits.

3. Sophia believes Sir Archibald wanted his family to focus on his money.

4. Detective Peters is sure that the family deserves Sir Archibald's money.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Where does Detective Peters go after understanding the riddle?

2. What words appear on the wall near the fireplace?

3. Why does Katherine get angry?

4. What does Sophia suggest about Sir Archibald's motives?

Chapter 4

Next morning loud voices wake up Detective Peters. He goes to the hall and sees Miss Katherine shouting at the butler. Mr. Montgomery stands near them with an unhappy look.

“What's wrong?” wonders the detective. Katherine Montgomery answers angrily:

“I am sure that servants know the key phrase.”

“But they don't want to tell us! Maybe they want the money for themselves!” continues Mr. Montgomery. The detective tries to help:

“Miss Katherine, I am sure that's impossible. Sir Archibald might leave them small gifts, but the big house and money will go to the family.”

“Only if you start doing your work!” Katherine leaves the hall furiously. Mr. Montgomery follows her.

“Detective Peters… can we talk?” Now the detective notices the third person in the hall – Sophia.

“I didn't know Sir Archibald well”, says the woman when they come to the study. “I only visited the manor twice a year, on holidays. But I remember something… It might be silly…”

“There's never harm in trying”, the detective smiles to Sophia.

“May you be safe and sound. That's what he said once when we were on the morning walk in the garden”.

That moment they hear a strange buzzing from the safe.

Полезные выражения

to wake up to loud voices – проснуться от громких голосов

to shout at someone – кричать на кого-то

to stand with an unhappy look – стоять с недовольным видом

to leave small gifts – оставлять небольшие подарки

there's never harm in trying – попытка не пытка

Упражнения

1. Вставьте слова из текста в пропуски:

1. Miss Katherine is ________ at the butler.

2. The detective goes to the ________.

3. Sir Archibald's money will go to the ________.

4. Sophia says, “May you be ________ and sound.”

5. They hear a strange ________ from the safe.

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. Detective Peters wakes up because of loud voices.___

2. Mr. Montgomery is happy.___

3. Sophia knows Sir Archibald very well.___

4. The key phrase is “May you be safe and sound.”___

5. The safe makes a quiet noise. ___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What wakes Detective Peters up the next morning?

2. Who is Katherine shouting at? Why?

3. What phrase does Sophia remember Sir Archibald saying?

4. What happens to the safe when Sophia shares the memory?

5. What do you think will happen next with the buzzing safe?

Chapter 5

Detective Peters and Sophia look at the safe. Beep! The safe opens slowly.

“Oh!” says Sophia surprised.

“Sophia, you said the KEY words”, says the detective happily.

They call the family and the lawyer to the study. There, Mr. Davis takes papers from the safe. Everyone is excited.

“The person who remembers my morning words gets my house and money,” reads Mr. Davis aloud. “Others can take one porcelain dog each from my collection.”

For a moment, nobody speaks.

“Sophia remembered the words”, finally Detective Peters says. Mr. Davis nods.

“Well, if so, she is the main heir. I'll prepare the documents to sign”, answers the lawyer and opens his case.

“That's nonsense!” exclaims Katherine angrily.

“I am his son! It should be mine!” shouts Mr. Montgomery.

“I am sorry, Mr. Montgomery, but that's the will of Sir Archibald”, says Mr. Davis calmly. “You should not only respect it, but you must follow it”.

Sophia smiles. She was the only one who remembered Sir Archibald's habits and loved his house.

Detective Peters is happy too. He solved the mystery and helped the right person. As he leaves, he thinks: “Sir Archibald was very clever. He knew exactly who really loved him.”

Полезные выражения

to become the main heir – стать главным наследником

to collect porcelain dogs – собирать коллекцию фарфоровых собак

to sign legal documents – подписать юридические документы

to know someone's true intentions – понять чьи-то истинные намерения

Упражнения

1. Соедините слова и их значения:

1. Safe (noun)

2. Heir

3. Porcelain

4. Documents

5. Calmly

a) человек, который наследует что-то

b) крепкий ящик для хранения ценностей

c) важные бумаги

d) вид керамики

e) спокойно, без гнева

2. Расположите события в верном порядке:

A. The lawyer reads Sir Archibald's will.

B. Detective Peters and Sophia open the safe.

C. Katherine and Mr. Montgomery argue.

D. Sophia smiles because she loves the house.

E. The detective leaves, thinking about Sir Archibald.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What happens to the safe?

2. Who gets the house and money?

3. What do other family members get?

4. What are their reactions?

5. Do you think it is a happy ending? Why or why not?

School's secret

Chapter 1

It is a sunny day in May. School students feel lazy. They want to run outdoors, play football and volleyball, swim in lakes and ride bikes. But they must go to classes and study math, biology, chemistry and other boring subjects.

But today is special day. Something strange happens. Last night, someone wrote on the school website:

“This day makes me think of 1993.”

The students are excited. They want to talk about the message. What happened in 1993? No one knows. Only some teachers remember but they are not in the mood to spend precious class time on gossiping. Mr. Lockhart, the history teacher, says:

“Sometimes it's better not to disturb the past”.

Marcus, (or Marc as his best friend Danny calls him), is deeply interested in that mystery. He talks to his friend Danny:

“Maybe an accident happened”, says Marc.

“Or a murder!”, adds Danny.

Liza, their classmate and the best group student, hears what they just said. She exclaims:

“If it was a crime or accident, everyone would know!”

“Do you have any other ideas?” asks Danny, offended.

“What if I do?” She smiles and shows an old notebook. “It was in my library coursebook. It's a diary dated 1993!”

Полезные выражения

to be excited – быть взволнованным

a diary – дневник

to disturb the past – ворошить прошлое

to be not in the mood – быть не в настроении

a murder – убийство

to be offended – быть обиженным

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте слово и определение:

1. sunny

2. notebook

3. crime

4. library

5. message

a) a place with books

b) a small book for writing

c) something bad (like stealing)

d) when the sun is shining

e) words you write or read

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. It is a rainy day in May. ___

2. The students want to play outside. ___

3. The message is about 2023. ___

4. Liza finds a diary from 1993. ___

5. Mr. Lockhart wants to talk about the past.___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What do the students want to play?

2. Who is Marcus's friend?

3. Where does Liza find the diary?

4. What does Mr. Lockhart teach?

Chapter 2

It's 3 p. m. All students go home, but Marc, Danny and Liza are reading the mysterious diary. The notebook is thin. The author writes about school routine, classes and homework, about teachers and classmates. Nothing interesting.

“The author is a girl”, decides Liza.

“Of course, it's a girl”, agrees Danny. “Boys don't write diaries!”

“And don't wear dresses”, answers Liza, annoyed. She shows a part where the girl is writing about her preparation for a school talent contest.

The friends read that the girl was good at singing and was sure that she could win the main prize – a silver cup. Unfortunately, it's the end of the diary. The students think. Then Marc gets an idea:

“Maybe she became famous. Let's check the school's ex-students board of honour!”

Indeed, on the board they see a photo of a woman singing:

Katherine Clare,

graduated 1993

Liza shouts, “It's her!”

“What are you doing at school? Classes are all over!”

Mr. Lockhart appears suddenly. He looks annoyed. Liza says:

“Sorry, Mr. Lockhart, we just want to know more about famous school's ex-students. I heard that Katherine Clare was so good at singing that she even took part in the school talent contest in 1993!”

“That's not true. There weren't any talent contests that year.”

When Marc walks home, he thinks: “What the teacher said is very strange. And mysterious.”

Полезные выражения

to be annoyed – быть раздраженным

a board of honour – доска почета

to be famous – быть знаменитым

to be good at something – преуспевать в чем – либо

mysterious – таинственный

Упражнения

1. Соедините слова противоположные по смыслу:

1. thin

2. happy

3. mysterious

4. boring

a. interesting

b. clear

c. annoyed

d. thick

2. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

diary, singing, prize, contest, teacher, cup

1. The students read a mysterious ________.

2. The girl was good at ________.

3. The main prize was a silver ________.

4. The talent ________ was in 1993.

5. Mr. Lockhart is a ________.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Who is the author of the diary?

2. Who is Katherine Clare now?

3. Where do the students see Katherine's photo?

4. Who is angry with the students?

5. Why does Marc think that the teacher's words are strange?

Chapter 3

The next day, the friends talk about the history teacher's words.

“How does he know?” asks Marc.

“Maybe he worked at the school in 1993?” answers Danny.

“No. He was too young then. Maybe he was a student”, says Liza.

After music class, Liza stays in the room. The music teacher, Mrs. Simpson is one of the oldest teachers in the school. Liza asks about the school talent contest. The teacher answers:

“Yes, there was a contest before. But there was a problem with a silver cup. The old headteacher left. The new headteacher stopped the contest.”

“What has happened?”

“It seems the cup was stolen, and they never found who did it. Because it was very expensive, the old director was blamed.”

Marc reads the diary again. He sees the name “Alaric.” He is a friend of Katherine. They argued: Alaric talked about the cup and how much money it could be worth, but for Katherine, winning and being recognized were important, not the cup.

Liza and Marc tell Danny what they learnt. Danny says:

“What a strange name!”

Suddenly, they hear Mrs. Simpson call, “Alaric!”

The history teacher, Mr. Lockhart, answers.

Полезные выражения

a talent contest – конкурс талантов

a problem with something – проблема с чем – то

to be expensive – дорого стоить

to be worth – стоить

to be recognized – быть признанным

Упражнения

1. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

student, cup, contest, argued

1. The silver ______ was very expensive.

2. Alaric and Katherine ______ about the cup.

3. The school had a talent ______ many years ago.

4. Mr. Lockhart might have been a ______ in 1993.

2. Выберите верный вариант ответа:

1. Who is Mrs. Simpson?

a) The history teacher

b) The music teacher

c) The headteacher

2. What was stolen?

a) A diary

b) A silver cup

c) Money

3. Why did the contest stop?

a) The students were angry.

b) The cup was stolen.

c) The teachers were too old.

3. Расположите предложения в правильном порядке:

___ Liza asks Mrs. Simpson about the contest.

___ The friends talk about the history teacher.

___ Marc reads the diary and sees the name “Alaric”.

___ The cup was stolen, so the contest stopped.

Chapter 4

The three friends hear the name Alaric and understand that it belongs to the history teacher.

“So Mr. Lockhart is Katherine's friend!” Marc says excitedly.

“He must know about the cup. But why didn't he tell me about it when I asked?” Danny asks.

“Maybe… he stole it?” Liza asks.

“You mean he took the silver cup?”

“Yes! And no one caught him!” Marc agrees.

“I don't think Mr. Lockhart did it,” Liza says sadly.

“Let's ask someone to find out,” Danny says.

The friends write to Katherine on social media. They tell her they go to the same school as her. Katherine is happy to talk to them. She asks about old teachers she remembers, like her favorite teacher, Mrs. Simpson.

“Me and Alaric loved her! Alaric is a history teacher now! Do you have his classes?”

Then, the friends tell Katherine about the strange message on the school website. They say who they think might have stolen the cup. They ask Katherine if she knows anything.

Katherine replies:

“Alaric didn't do it! He was with me all evening. We were making decorations for the talent contest when the cup disappeared. It's sad that the old headteacher had to leave. I think the real thief wrote the message. Maybe they feel bad and want to tell the truth.”

Полезные выражения

to belong to someone – принадлежать кому-то

excitedly – с радостью

to mean something – иметь в виду, означать

social media – социальные сети

Упражнения

1. Соедините слова и их значения:

1. excitedly

2. steal

3. decorations

4. contest

5. thief

a. конкурс

b. украшения

c. вор

d. украсть

e. с радостью, энергично

2. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

thief, excitedly, decorations, social media

1. Marc says ______: “So Mr. Lockhart is Katherine's friend!”

2. The friends write to Katherine on ______.

3. Katherine and Alaric were making ______ for the talent contest.

4. Katherine thinks the real ______ wrote the message.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What do the friends think about Mr. Lockhart?

2. How do they contact Katherine?

3. Why does Katherine say that Alaric was not the thief?

4. Why did the thief write the message?

Chapter 5

The next day, Liza stays after music class to help Mrs. Simpson. Suddenly, Liza sees the teacher's computer on the table. The school forum is open. Liza asks the teacher:

“What do you think about the anonymous message?”

The teacher looks nervous.

“Why are you asking?” she says.

Liza tells her everything.

“We found out the cup scandal happened in 1993. We think the thief wrote the message because he feels guilty.”

Mrs. Simpson looks at Liza sadly.

“I knew someone would find the truth one day,” she says.

“Did… you write this?” Liza sits down carefully next to her.

The teacher nods and wipes a tear.

“Every year in May, I think about that day. Katherine was like a daughter to me. The cup disappeared. Somebody thought she took it. She was the last person in the hall. I knew she was not guilty. Some school investigation was held and they proved it was not her.” Her voice stops.

“Who took the cup?” Liza whispers.

“As I said before, that person was never found. “Some secrets stay secrets forever”, answers Mrs. Simpson sadly.

Liza thinks: “Maybe not forever”. Now she wants to find the thief at any price.

Полезные выражения

anonymous message – анонимное сообщение

to look nervous – выглядеть нервным

to find out – выяснить

to wipe a tear – вытереть слезу

a school investigation – школьное расследование

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте слово и определение:

1. investigation

2. whispers

3. guilty

4. anonymous

5. scandal

a) скандал

b) расследование

c) без имени, неизвестный

d) виноватый

e) шепчет

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. Liza stays after math class.___

2. Mrs. Simpson is happy when Liza asks about the message. ___

3. Katherine took the cup.___

4. The school investigation proved Katherine was not guilty.___

5. Liza wants to find the thief.___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Why does Liza ask Mrs.Simpson about the message?

2. When did the cup scandal happen?

3. Who was Katherine like to Mrs. Simpson?

4. Did the school investigation prove Katherine was guilty?

5. What does Liza want to do now?

Chapter 6

Liza runs to Danny and Marc.

“I talked to Mrs. Simpson!” she says. “Katherine was the last person in the hall when the silver cup disappeared.”

Marc looked surprised.

“Wait… so they thought Katherine did it?” he asks.

“But that's not true!” Danny says excitedly. “Katherine said Alaric was with her!”

Marc thinks.

“Hmm… Maybe Katherine lied to help Alaric?”

Liza is confused.

“Why?”

“I don't know”, says Marc. “Let's ask Mr. Lockhart directly.”

“What if he becomes angry?” asks Danny.

“This also is the answer!” exclaims Liza.

The three friends go to Mr. Lockhart's classroom and knock. When he opens, they all start talking at once. “Slow down!” Mr. Lockhart laughs. “What's wrong?”

Liza tells him everything. Mr. Lockhart is not smiling now.

“Well… It was a silly joke,” he says. “Someone took the cup, but it broke. They were afraid to tell the truth.”

“No theft?” asks Marc.

“No. But hiding the truth was bad. As I said, sometimes it's better not to disturb the past.”

The friends feel feared to ask. But then Liza finally asks:

“Did you break it, Mr. Lockhart?”

But the history teacher already went back to his classroom.

Later, Danny asks, “Do we tell anyone?”

“I think”, starts Marc carefully, “Sometimes truth can hurt people. It's such an old story and so many people try to forget it.”

“It's better we stop”, agrees Liza. “Whoever it was, the past can never be changed”

Summer comes, and everyone forgets… Until next year, when a new message appears on the school forum.

Полезные выражения

to lie to someone – лгать кому – то

Slow down! – Тише, притормозите!

to hide the truth – скрывать правду

truth can hurt – правда может ранить

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте цитату и персонажа Danny, Marc, Liza:

1. “Katherine said Alaric was with her!”

2. “Maybe Katherine lied to help Alaric?”

3. “Did you break it, Mr. Lockhart?”

4. “Sometimes truth can hurt people.”

5. “It's better we stop.”

2. Расположите события истории в правильном порядке:

1. The friends talk to Katherine.

2. The friends decide to stop asking questions.

3. The friends learn Mr. Lockhart's first name.

4. Mrs. Simpson writes the message on the forum.

5. Mrs. Simpson tells Liza about the talent contest.

6. Liza shows Marc and Danny the diary.

7. Mr. Lockhart tells the students that the cup was broken.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Who was the last person in the hall?

2. What did Mr. Lockhart say about the silver cup?

3. Why did the friends decide not to tell anyone the truth?

4. What's your opinion about the silver cup mystery?

A true masterpiece

Chapter 1

Christopher Baker is a famous art critic. He knows a lot about the Northern Renaissance, especially about art from the Netherlands. Today, he and his best friend Nicole go to an exhibition. The exhibition shows paintings by Jan van der Merweld.

“I don't know this artist,” says Nicole. “Why is everyone talking about him?”

“Because of his painting 'Portrait of an Antwerp Merchant',” says Christopher. “Jan van der Merweld lived at the same time as Hieronymus Bosch, but he was not famous. Now, people think this painting is a masterpiece.”

“Will you write about it?” asks Nicole.

“Yes, I must. Now, Merweld is very popular in the art world”, says Christopher.

“I think he won't be angry if you don't like the painting”, laughs Nicole.

Many people are at the gallery. Everyone likes the painting. Christopher likes it too. The painting reminds him of works by Hans Holbein and Albrecht Dürer. It shows a rich merchant from Antwerp. The man wears expensive black clothes. Van der Merweld paints fabrics very well. There are also small details – a sandglass and a tulip. They remind people that time and money can disappear quickly.

Christopher is happy he saw the exhibition. But something feels strange. When he is in bed, he thinks: “The painting is too perfect. That's not normal!”

Полезные выражения

to go to an exhibition – пойти на выставку

the art world – мир искусства

this painting is a masterpiece – эта картина шедевр

to remind somebody of something – напоминать кому-то что-то

a rich merchant – богатый купец

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте слово и перевод:

1. Art critic

2. Masterpiece

3. Exhibition

4. Tulip

5. Sandglass

6. Merchant

a) песочные часы

b) выставка

c) тюльпан

d) торговец

e) шедевр

f) художественный критик

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. Christopher is a famous artist. ___

2. The exhibition is about Hieronymus Bosch. ___

3. The painting reminds Christopher of other artists. ____

4. Christopher thinks the painting is not perfect. ___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Who is Christopher Baker?

2. What is the name of the painting?

3. Does Nicole know the artist?

4. What does the merchant wear?

5. What do the sandglass and tulip mean?

6. Why is Christopher surprised at the end?

Chapter 2

Next weekend, Christopher and Nicole are sitting in a small cafе́. They're drinking coffee and talking. Christopher tells Nicole that the painting looks strange to him.

“Do you think the painting is not by Merweld?” asks Nicole.

“I don't think it's the original,” answers Christopher.

“You mean – a fake?!” Nicole is surprised.

“If yes, it will be a big scandal!”

“And you are the most famous art critic in the country. Why does 'The Merchant' seem strange to you?”

“All week I studied the artist's other works, and 'Portrait of an Antwerp Merchant' is very different. Today I'm going to the city library. Maybe I'll find more information in the Renaissance section.”

Christopher spends the whole weekend in the library. He reads many books about old Dutch painters but finds nothing new. The painting's style is similar to many Dutch artists, so it's hard to say it's really by Jan van der Merweld.

Then Christopher ventures to call his colleague, an art critic and the museum curator, John. John is very busy with a new exhibition but agrees to meet next week. He is surprised that Christopher's doubts the painting and wants to dispel his colleague's fears.

Полезные выражения

art critic – арт-критик, специалист по оценке произведений искусства

to seem strange – казаться странным

to doubt something – ставить что – то под сомнение

to dispel fears – развеять страхи

Упражнения

1. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

coffee, artists, library, weekend, doubts

1. Christopher and Nicole drink ______.

2. He goes to the ______ to read books.

3. Christopher has ___ about the painting.

4. Christopher studies works of many Dutch ______.

5. He stays in the library all ______.

2. Расположите события в верном порядке:

1. Christopher calls John.__

2. He reads books in the library.__

3. They talk about the painting in a café.__

4. John agrees to meet next week.__

5. Nicole is surprised about the fake. __

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Where are Christopher and Nicole?

2. What does Nicole say about Christopher's doubts?

3. What does Christopher study in the library?

4. Who is John?

Chapter 3

Christopher and John meet for lunch in a nice restaurant. John has a lot of things to do in the art gallery. He is in a hurry. When Christopher shares with John his doubts about the painting, John starts laughing.

“That's nonsense! Of course, it is the masterpiece of Jan van der Merweld. Experts said so!”

“Who are the experts?” Christopher is still not sure.

John suddenly becomes nervous and angry.

“They are all professional, Chris. Do you think I'm lying? The 'Art 2000' agency gave us the painting.” John pays the bill and leaves the restaurant rashly.

At home, Christopher looks for information about 'Art 2000' on the internet. He does not find much. 'Art 2000' is a small agency from Great Britain. They work with private art collections. They help galleries show paintings to people. They also take care of contracts, money and transporting the art.

On their website, Christopher sees the painting's owner is someone James Whitmore Jr. He is from Britain. When James learnt his painting was very expensive, he decided to rent it to galleries. This way, he can earn money when people see it.

Christopher sends James a message on social media. He has questions.

Полезные выражения

to be in a hurry – спешить

to share doubts – делиться сомнениями

to pay the bill – оплатить счет

on the Internet – в Интернете

to take care of – заботиться о ком – то

Упражнения

1. Сопоставьте слово и значение:

1. restaurant

2. hurry

3. expert

4. nervous

a) a person who knows a lot

b) a place where people eat

c) feeling worried

d) to do something quickly

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. John and Christopher meet in a restaurant. ___

2. John works in an art gallery. ___

3. “Art 2000” is a big company from France. ___

4. James Whitmore Jr. owns the painting. ___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Why is John angry?

2. What does “Art 2000” do?

3. Who owns the painting?

4. How does Christopher contact James?

Chapter 4

Christopher Baker introduces himself to James Whitmore Jr.:

“I am an art critic. I like your painting, 'Portrait of an Antwerp Merchant'. It is very beautiful.”

Mr. Whitmore is happy to hear that. He answers:

“Thank you. If I sell this painting, my manager will call you.”

Christopher is surprised. He thinks, “Why does he want to sell it?”

“This painting looks different from Jan van der Merweld's other works. Are you sure it is real?” He also asks, “What do the experts say about it?”

But Mr. Whitmore does not answer. A week passes, and still no reply. Christopher sees that his message is read, but Mr. Whitmore does not write back. Christopher thinks, “Did I make him angry?” He sends another message:

“I am sorry if my words were rude.” But again, no answer.

Two months later

Christopher and his friend Nicole go to an art auction. They do not want to buy anything. They only want to look. Suddenly, Christopher sees 'Portrait of an Antwerp Merchant'. Nicole remembers Christopher's doubts. They are both surprised.

“Mr. Whitmore told me he would call me if he sold the painting. Why is it here?” says Christopher.

He did not want to buy it before, but now he feels worried. “What if the painting is not real?” he thinks. “Maybe Mr. Whitmore thought the same and wanted to sell it quickly.”

Полезные выражения

to introduce oneself – представиться

to want somebody to do something – хотеть, чтобы кто-то сделал что-то

rude words – грубые слова

to feel worried – переживать, волноваться

Упражнения

1. Соедините антонимы:

1. Happy

2. Beautiful

3. Real

4. Buy

a. Sell

b. Fake

c. Sad

d. Ugly

2. Впишите пропущенное слово из текста:

1. Christopher is an art ______.

2. Mr. Whitmore's ______ will call Christopher if he sells the painting.

3. Christopher says, “I am sorry if my words were ______.”

4. After two months, Christopher sees the painting at an ______.

5. Nicole remembers Christopher's ______ about the painting.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Why is Christopher surprised?

2. Does Mr. Whitmore answer Christopher's message?

3. Where do Christopher and Nicole see the painting?

4. Why is Christopher worried at the auction?

Chapter 5

Christopher can't just watch how the painting is being sold to an unprofessional. If Christopher's ideas are true, the buyer can be cheated. He feels that it is his professional duty as an art critic to find the truth.

“Nicole, can you lend me some money?”

“Why?.. Are you… No, Christopher! This lot is very expensive!”

But Christopher doesn't listen. He offers the highest price and wins the painting! The seller says the painting will be sent to his apartment next week.

Christopher is very happy. He wants to celebrate with his friends. They go to a nice restaurant in the city center. They eat good food and talk all night. Christopher goes home in a good mood.

But when he arrives, he sees something strange – a note on the floor. The note says:

'STOP ASKING. YOU'LL GET YOUR MONEY BACK

NO PAINTING.

NO POLICE.

OR YOU WILL REGRET IT.'

Christopher's face turns pale. Someone is threatening him! Someone doesn't want him to know the truth. But Christopher is a famous art critic. He is not afraid. He wants to find out what is happening.

Полезные выражения

to be cheated – быть обманутым

to lend money – одолжить деньги

to offer the price – предложить цену

to regret something – жалеть о чем-то

Упражнения

1. Соедините слово и определение:

1. To threaten

2. A note

3. To regret something

4. Be cheated

5. To lend

a) пожалеть о чем-то

b) быть обманутым

c) одолжить

d) угрожать

e) записка

2. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

money, restaurant, note, police

1. Christopher eats at a ______ with friends.

2. The ______ says “STOP ASKING.”

3. The note warns him not to call the ______.

4. Nicole doesn't want to lend him ______.

3. Расставьте события в правильном порядке:

1. Christopher finds a threatening note.

2. He celebrates with friends at a restaurant.

3. He buys the painting at the auction.

4. Christopher reads: “NO POLICE. OR YOU WILL REGRET IT.”

Chapter 6

Christopher tells his friend Nicole about the note. Nicole is worried:

“You should go to the police! The person who wrote this note can be a criminal! You are in danger.”

Christopher agrees and goes to the police station. They take his report, but Christopher has nothing except the letter. The police think he just wants to make himself and the painting more famous. They don't think that it's serious. “Maybe he is lying”, they say.

On the day the painting arrives, there is a car accident in front of his building. Ambulance and police come. There is a crowd.

Christopher looks out of the window. He understands that one of the cars – is a van from the art gallery. The painting must be inside it.

Christopher runs outside. He goes to the van. The driver is okay. They see the lock on the back is broken. The van is empty. They think that somebody caused a car accident on purpose. And in the chaos the painting disappears.

The driver and Christopher tell the police everything. Christopher talks about the scary note. The police will look for answers.

That night, Christopher calls Nikole to tell about the accident. He is worried. Suddenly the doorbell rings. When Christopher opens the door, there is nobody there but a paper note on the floor. It says:

“I TOLD YOU NO POLICE

NO DEAL NOW

NO MONEY”

Полезные выражения

to be in danger – быть в опасности

nothing except – ничего, кроме

car accident – авария

in the chaos – в суматохе

no deal – никакой сделки

Упражнения

1. Соедините слово и определение:

1. Worried

2. A criminal

3. An accident

4. A van

5. Disappears

a) грузовик

b) исчезает

c) быть взволнованным

d) преступник

e) происшествие

2. Прочитайте утверждения и напишите верно или неверно:

1. Nicole thinks Christopher should go to the police. ___

2. The police believe Christopher immediately. ___

3. There is a car accident near Christopher's building. ___

4. The painting is still inside the van.___

5. Christopher finds a new note at his door. ___

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What does Nicole tell Christopher to do?

2. What happens on the day the painting arrives?

3. Where is the painting before it disappears?

4. Who rings Christopher's doorbell at night?

Chapter 7

A week later, the police officer calls Christopher:

“Good morning, Mr. Baker. We found out who was in the other car besides the driver. We think this person took the painting. We also have some questions for you, so please arrive at the police station as soon as possible.”

At the police station, the officers talk to Christopher. They tell him a name: James Whitmore Jr. They ask Christopher:

“Do you know this man?”

“The painting was his”, answers Christopher. “I asked him about the art examination of the 'Portrait of an Antwerp Merchant' but he ignored me.”

The police found out that Mr. Whitmore came to the city for work this week. They are going to question him.

Christopher gives both threatening notes to the police. Now, the police will analyze the handwriting and find out who wrote them.

When Christopher leaves the police station, he thinks: “Is Mr. Whitmore behind the accident? He doesn't want to discuss doubtful authorship of the painting. Then he sells it quickly although he can earn a lot of money by renting it. Now he is in the city, when the theft happens. Or is it just my fantasy?”

Полезные выражения

as soon as possible – как можно скорее

to ignore somebody – игнорировать кого-то

threatening notes – записки с угрозами

analyze the handwriting – анализировать почерк

doubtful authorship – сомнительное авторство

Упражнения

1. Вставьте пропущенное слово:

painting, questions, handwriting, theft, officer

1. The police __________ calls Christopher.

2. They have some __________ for him.

3. The __________ was Mr. Whitmore's.

4. The police will analyze the __________ on the notes.

5. The __________ of the painting is a crime.

2. Выберите верный вариант ответа:

1. Why does the police officer call Christopher?

a) To invite him to a party

b) To tell him they found who took the painting

c) To ask about the weather

2. What is the name of the suspect?

a) James Whitmore Jr.

b) Christopher Baker

c) Nicole

3. What will the police analyze?

a) The painting colors

b) The handwriting on notes

c) The car accident photos

3. Расставьте события в правильном порядке:

1. Police analyze the handwriting.__

2. Christopher goes to the police station.__

3. Officer calls Christopher.__

4. They mention Mr. Whitmore. __