In a very small city, there lived the Thompson’s family.

The Thompson’s neighbors were interrogated during the

They lived in a very old cottage and the windows and doors
trial, too. After Mary, Joan and Tony gave their testimonies,
the lawyer called two more witnesses, Kate and Chris. were always closed. Arthur, the father, kept a safe box in his
bedroom. This box contained important and valuable
-Tell me Chris…Where were you at the moment of the crime? possessions: jewels and a golden watch.
-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?

-I was at the park.

-Who were you with, Kate?

-I was with my boyfriend. One morning, the golden watch and the jewels
-What were you doing? disappeared! Arthur’s wife, Sarah, was not at home that
morning. She worked a lot and was never at home. The only
-We were listening to music when we saw Arthur taking person at home that day was the servant, Martha.
his mask off!

-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.
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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.

-Ok Martha, thank you very much.

Sarah and Martha were found innocent. At the end, the
lawyer interrogated Arthur
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!”

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 1- Tick (✓) the correct options. The Characters of the story
collected more clues about the crime. The case was brought to are:
trial. They were now in presence of a judge and a lawyer who
1) Arthur Thompson
interrogated them.
2) Arthur’s son
3) Sarah Thompson
4) Sarah’s sister
5) Martha, the servant
6) Detective Richardson
7) 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 Martha Morning
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 Sarah Afternoon
teachers.
-What were you doing with the teachers?
-We were talking about our students’ tests and marks.
-Ok, Sarah, thank you very much.
Arthur Night

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3) Two days ago, there was a robbery at a 11) These actions usually interrupt other actions. Use
supermarket in Saint Nicholas. Read the testimonies these actions and tell me about you!
police officer Richardson registered after the crime.
Identify the people in the pictures:

. “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 For example: I was listening to music when a friend
police: “I was driving home at that moment. I never knocked at the door.
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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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.
Kisses
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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.
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5) Last night, there was a robbery in your city, near 8) They are the Thompsons’ neighbors. Match their
your house! Imagine you are Mr. Richardson and names with the actions and the pictures.
register your and your family’s testimonies.

Me: “……………………………………………………...... Tony 1)

…………………………………………………………………”.
Joan 2)

My ________: “…………………………………………..

Mary 3)
…………………………………………………………………”.
9) Mr. Richardson came back the next day. He
interrogated other neighbors. Order the testimonies.
My __________ and ___________:
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.

-“I was cleaning outside my house when I heard a

2) 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.

3) -“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
ENTERTAINMENT SECTION
Thompsons. 6) Police officer Mr. Richardson wanted to know the Thompsons
and the servant’s activities at 7 am, three hours before the
-“I was crossing the street when I found a wallet
crime. Write the new testimonies:
full of money”.
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!

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