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Sir Arthur Conan eee ‘Adaptation and activities by Gina D.B. Clemen lustrated by Alfredo Belli Use the code below on blackcat-cideb.com/ digital to access the digital content: DEA-QK1DGYO Series editor Robert Hil Fealtor: Maria Grazie Donati Design and art direction: Nada Maests omputer graphics: Carlo Cibratie-Sent, Simo Pleture research: Alice Grazotin Comiola (©2016 Black Cet First edition: January 2016 Picture credits Shutterstock Istockphoto; Dreamstime; Thinkstock; © BL./Robana/ Marka: 4; BBC/ WebPhoto: 6; © Maggie Janik/Marka: 34; Privete Collection © Look and Learn/ Bridgeman Images: 35; © Auscape UIG/ Marka: 36; Popperfoto/Getty Images: 45; Daniel Berehelan Getty images: 63 (2/2); De Agostini Picture Library: (6/1), Jat Harper/Corbis: (5/2); BBC/WebPhoato: 65; Rue Des Archives / AGE (6; Granada /WebPhoto: 74; WebPhoto: 76, © Wamer Bros/ Certegy Everett Cllection/Contrasto:77c;@ WARNER BROS/ WebPhotw All rights reserved. No part ofthis book may be reproduced, stored in 4 retrieval system or transmitted, in any form orby any means, slectronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording of otherwise without the written permission ofthe publisher We would be happy to receive your comments and suggestions, and Bive you any other information concerning cut ma info@blackcat 42 >uIY3 | pure pout a1q e yoo] no, NO US1dVHO I CHAPTER ONE ‘Oh, really?’ | said. ‘I didn’t know that,’ “Yes, a big part of the land there belongs to John Turner who. ade.a lot lia. ned to England man) waa. Pp iecd§nn ‘His neighbour, Charles McCarthy, who was also from Australia, lived at Hatherley Farm. The farm belongs to Mr Turner and Mr McCarthy paid rent for the use of the farm. They seemed to be Bood friends and spent a lot of time together. McCarthy has a son Of eighteen, and Turner has a daughter of about the same age. The wives of both men are dead. McCarthy had two servants in his house, but Turner has many more — about six.’ ‘What about the murder, then?’ I asked, as 1 wanted to know more. Last Monday morning, 3 June, Charles McCarthy went to the town of Ross with his servant,’ explained Holmes calmly. ‘He told his servant that he had an important meeting with someone at three o'clock at Boscombe Valley that afternoon. They went back to Hatherley quickly and before three o'clock McCarthy left his house and went to Boscombe Pool alone. Howerer, he never came back ‘Oh!'| said, surprised. ‘It's a quarter of a mile* from Hatherley Farm to Boscombe Pool and two people saw McCarthy walking there. One was an old Woman and the other was William Crowder. ae ’ho’s william Crowder?" | asked, ‘He was one of Mr Turner's servants! replied Holmes, ‘a tall young man who told me many interesting things.’ ‘who was the old woman?’ | asked. ‘Do you know her name?” 3. quarter of mile: more o ess 400 metres A new case said Holmes. ‘However, both ‘No, her name wasn't mentioned, people said-that McCarthy was alone. William Crowder said that after a few minutes he saw McCarthy's son, James, going ths same Way. He had a gun under his arm and he was following bis father “That's interesting, 1 said, looking at Holmes. ‘Did anyone else see McCarthy?” ‘another person, who lives nearby, saw the two McCarthys after William Crowder did,’ said Holmes. ‘and who was that?" | asked. : ‘a girl of fourteen named Patience Moran,’ replied Holmes. 7 Lasked, ‘What was she doing there?’ I a ‘she was picking flowers that afternoon and she saw the two men talking near the pool. They both looked very angry. She heard McCarthy shout at his son, who wanted to hit his father. Patience was frightened and ran away quickly. When a home she told her mother everything. As she was speaking, she heard the voice of a man ctside the door of their house. It was young McCarthy who shouted, “My father’s dead! Please help m At that moment the train stopped at a small station outside -w people got on the train and then it slowly left again. London. 13 The text and beyond © GEE Comprehension check For each question, choose the correct answer ~ A, B, Cor D. 1 What was Watson doing when the telegram arrived? A [1] He was visiting his patients B [1] He was having breakfast with his wife C [] He was writing a letter to his wife. D He was talking to his assistant, Anstruther. 2 Where was Watson going to meet his friend, Sherlock Holmes? A[] near Ross B [inthe west of england © [7] at Boscombe Pool D [_] at Paddington station 3. Who owned most of the land in Boscombe Valley? A] William Crowder B [| Charles Mccarthy cc [7] James mecarthy BI John Turner 4 How far was it from Hatherley Farm to Boscombe Pool? A[_] aquarter of a mile B[] halfamile ¢ [] aboutamile D [] two miles 5 Who went to the Morans' house and asked for A [_] Patience Moran 8 [|] William crowder ¢ [1] James Mccarthy D [1] John Turner 14 © 042 one out A. Circle the word that doesn't belong and explain why. town — village — farm — city minutes — time — hours — seconds watch — coat — trousers — shirt head — hat — arm — leg oawen soldier — teacher — detective — neighbour 6 Australia — England — American — France Circle the odd words in the word square. Se owWATCAHTHFAIT| COE RRCEAMEAGI L| |sctepratMBAAPY| AwRDOWUOURLIS2 ¢ Fillin the gaps with the odd words. 1. Sherlock Holmes always wore a uring the wint 2 There were two wrists on the train, 3. Charles McCarthy lived o: 4. Dr Watson had no to waste, 5 Charles McCarthy was john Turner's 6 Dr Watson always looked at his because he was late. When she got home she told her mother everything. “Time clauses show when something happens. They ere introduced by conjunctions. Look at these examples, where the time clauses are in italics and the conjunctions are underlined «The children went to the park before it started raining. «+ She wrote about her trip while she was travelling. + The robbers ran away as soon as they saw the police. 16 Complete the following sentences with a time clause from the box below. before after while until when —_assoonas Watson read the newspaper thinking about the new case. Sherlock Holmes was Watson left for the train station yacked his bag. ‘study the map you visit London; said Mrs Moran, Let's work sald Sherlock Holmes, six o'lock, and then we can have dinner, Patience Moran was frightened fighting. she saw the two They ran home the big storm started EQ GEMMA Liste Listen to the first part of Chapter Two and decide if the sentences are correct or incorrect. If the sentence is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct, choose the letter B for NO. AB 1 Patience Moran said that James McCarthy had a gun in his hand. a Mr Charles McCarthy's body was found at Boscombe Pool. E Watson thought that young McCarthy was innocent. a Miss Turner was Detective Lestrade’s cousin. ‘Watson read the Herefordshire paper, James MeCarthy was in London for three days, 16 CHAPTER TWO. ys story herlock Holmes continued Patience Moran's story ‘Patience said that young McCarthy was very excited He didn’t ‘ave his gun and his right hand was covered with parents went with him to the Boscombe blood. Patien Pool, where they found his father's dead body. There was a large wound! on the dead man's head, and they found the young man’s gun on the grass. The police soon came and put young McCarthy in prison. In a few weeks there will be a trial.” to the fact thet the ‘Well, Holmes,’ | said, ‘everyting point young man is guilty.” 2. ‘trial: legal procedure ina court flaw to se fa person i guilty or innocent 7 me IB CHAPTER Two. ‘Remember, Watson, the facts are not always what they seem,’ answered Holmes, thoughtfully. If we look at the facts in another way, they can tell a different story. It's true that the case against young McCarthy is serious and perhaps he's guilty. However, several people think he’s innocent.’? ‘Oh, really?’ | said, surprised. ‘Yes, one of them is Miss Turner, the daughter of McCarthy's neighbour,’ replied Holmes. ‘She asked Detective Lestrade to investigate the case. Since Lestrade was quite confused he asked me to help him. And that’s why we're travelling on a train this morning, instead of having a quiet breakfast at home, ‘I'm afraid the facts are very clear, aren't they? I said. ‘Young McCarthy is guilty! 1 don't think you can do much, Holmes.’ Holmes laughed and said, ‘We'll see, Watson. We both know that Detective Lestrade isn’t very clever, and I'll notice some things that he didn't!’ We both laughed and then Holmes said, ‘There's something more to tell you. When the police took young McCarthy to prison, he said, “I'm very sorry, but I'm not surprised. | was expecting this.” ‘That shows you that young McCarthy is guilty,’ 1 said, smiling at Holmes. ‘Doesn't it?” ‘No!’ exclaimed Holmes. ‘Young McCarthy said he was innocent and repeated it several times.’ ‘That's hard to believe," | said, seriously. No, Watson,’ replied Holmes, ‘he’s not stupid. He's not surprised that he's in prison and he knows he’s in great danger. But he is truly sorry that his father's dead.” ‘What is young McCarthy's story?" | asked. 3. innocent: the apposite of git. James McCarthy's story Holmes gave me the Herefordshire paper and said, ‘Read about ithere!’ James McCarthy, the dead man's son, told the following story: ‘« Iwas in Bristol for three days on business. When I came back last Monday my father wasn’t home. A servant said he was in Ross. After some time I heard the wheels of his carriage and I looked out of the window. | saw him walking quickly away from the house. | didn't know where he was going. Then | took my gun and went for ‘walk in the woods, because I wanted to hunt some birds on the other side of Boscombe Pool. On my way I saw William Crowder, ashe told you. But | was not following my father because | didn’t | know he was in front of me. When Iwas about eighty yards* from the pool | heard someone call “Cooee!” My father and / often used this call. jwent to the pag! | and found him there. He was very surprised to see me and was quite angry reson oe you ding here” he asked and|! explained. We started to talicand we both became angry. | wanted to hit him but then I decided to leave. ! went back towards Hatherley Farm but after only about one hundred and ten yards* ! heard a horrible scream, so I ran back to the pool. | found my father on the ground | with terrible wounds on his head. He was dying. ! dropped my gun and held him in my arms for a few moments; then he died. Then Iran to the nearest house to ask for help. When I returned with | Mr and Mrs Moran there was no one near my father. He was a | cold man and no one really liked hirn, but I don't think he had any enemies. This is all ! know. Policeman: Did your father say anything to yol before he died? 4. eighty yards: about 70 metres. '5, enehundred and ten yards: 100 metres. 19 CHAPTER TWO McCarthy: His voi aid only a few words; 1 only understood something ab Policeman: What did that mean to yc ‘arthy: Nothing! | don’t think he knew what he Policeman: What were you talking about with your father that made him so angry? ‘arthy: | prefe Policeman: You must answer McCarthy: cannot thas nothing to do with his murder Policeman: if you don't ar McCarthy: I don't want to talk about it: Policeman: Is it true that th and your father used between you? McCarthy: Yes, itis Policeman: Why did he u ‘texpecting to see you McCarthy: I don't knov Policeman: Did you see anything unusual kto find, father? thy: Yes, I remember | saw looked like a piece of grey clot up 1 looked for it ag Policeman: But you don’t ki McCarthy: No, but I'm sure there was something there, Policeman: How far fram the body? ‘arthy: About eleven yards® ai Questioner: So, you think ti only about eleven yards away? MeCarthy: Yes, because my back was turned see 6. eleven yards ten metres 20 The text and beyond © Comprehension check Answer the following questions What did Patience Moran say about young McCarthy? Why did Detective Lestrade ask Sherlock Holmes for help? ‘What did James McCarthy say when the police took him to prison? Where did James McCarthy go for three days? pone Why did James McCarthy go for a walk in the woods? What did James McCarthy do when he heard a terrible scream? ‘Who did he find at Boscombe Poo!? © EEERMMIEN sentence transformation For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the sameas the first. Use no more than three words. © There was nathing there, There wasn't anything, there. 1 The girl was too young to travel alone. The girl was not to travel alone, 2. Sherlock Holmes prefers difficult cases to easy ones. Sheriock Holmes likes difficult cases easy ones, 3. Detective Lestrade was very unpopular. Noone Detective Lestrade, 4 Thets in ride to oss lasted three hours. ‘The train ride to Ross three hours. 5 Mr McCarthy lived alone. Mr McCarthy wi anyone, 6 Watson and his wife lived near the train station Watson and his wife didn't i from the train station, 22 © DEMME Notices letter ~ A, BorC. Sota Apt sa 6 al reign 'enguge tao, Ross Train Station Ticket oie open om Sanam + On weokends tains fer London eve from piatorm 3 + On weokcys and ray ays wins for Londen, leave fom lator Piccadilly Tea Room Matthew EWiknson, Deniist eke appitments bore 10:0 am with secretary pen Mansy Fiy ta 2pm 6pm ei cosedon wesc ad tay Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct Fifty percent of all foreign language books are on sale You can buy a French book at half price. Foreign language books are sold only in April, You can't buy a ticket at HF you want to go to London on Friday, use platform 3. If you want to go to London onarainy day, use platform 1 You must spend at leas on Sunday, on Sunday everything on the menu costs £3, You can have everything you want for £3 on Sunday. You can make an appointment at any time on weekdays, ‘You cannot see the dentist on Saturday. ] You can see the dentist in the morning © wating Read the text below and fill in the gaps with the words in the box. The first is done for you. achievements free market organised reigns majority nation electricity education people death wealth influenced class The Victorian Age Sir Arthur Conan Doyle started writing his Sherlock Holmes stories in 1887, during the (0) ...£#9P.nu Of Queen Victoria, The Victorian ‘Age got its name from Queen Victoria, who became queen in 1837 and ruled until her (). in 1901. This period of history @ the writing of Conan Doyle. During the Victorian Age Britain became the richest and most powerful (@) win the world, The British Empire grew and expanded around the world and created great (4)..., In 1899 the British Empire was the biggest empire in the world! ‘The Victorian Age was a time of important (8) eewe2nnsaou iM industry and science, and great changes took place in the way ©) es lived, worked and travelled. The train replaced the horse and carriage, (2) was used for lights and a greater variety and quantity of products were available on the @) ‘The Industrial Revolution of the late 1700s and 1800s brought much progress to Great Britain, During the Victorian age a new kind of social (9) Was born: wealthy businessmen who owned businesses and industries, The rich lived in big, beautifully decorated homes, with gardens and alot of servants. Their children had a fine (10) — the boys went to the best schools and the girls were educated at home. Few children from the working classes could go to school. Churches and charity groups sometimes (11) . schools for very poor children, but the (12) .. hever learned to read and write, In 1870 the government passed an Education Act which said that all children between the ages of 5 and 10 must attend school However, education was not (13) of charge and most oor families could not send their children to school. 24 Before you read TEEEIMINEGKA Listening Listen to the first part of Chapter Three and choose the correct answer —A,Borc, the Ross 1 Who was waiting for Sherlock Holmes and Watson station? A []] James McCarthy B [_] Detective Lestrade cE] Miss Turner 2 What was Miss Turner lke? A [I] very clever 8 [] very unfriendly c [1 very pretty 3 Who was in favour of the marriage? A [EJ Charles Mccarthy B [James McCarthy ¢ [John Turner ‘4 Where did Charles MeCarthy and John Turner meet? A LD at Ross BLD inaustralia ¢ [_ inLondon 5 What did Watson do when he returned to the hotel? A [1] Heread the weekly paper. BL Hehad dinner. c [1] Hewent to bed. Reading pictures Look at the picture on page 29 and answer the following questions. Who can you see in the picture? Who is talking to Miss Turner? How do you think Miss Turner feels? pune ‘Who is sitting in the armchair and what is he thinking? CHAPTER THREE Miss Turner ave you finished reading the paper yet?" Holmes asked me. ‘Yes, T've just finished reading young McCarthy's story,’ replied. ‘There are a lot of things against him.’ ‘My dear Watson,’ said Holmes, ‘| think the young man is telling the truth. But | don’t want to talk about this case now. Let's wait until we get to Ross.’ Holmes took a book from his pocket and started reading it. At about four o'clock we arrived at the little town of Ross. A tall, thin man was waiting for us on the platform. It was Detective Lestrade of Scotland Yard, who took us to a comfortable hotel ‘This case is very clear,’ said Lestrade, looking at Holmes, ‘and it becomes clearer with every new fact. Young McCarthy is guilty! ‘Scotland Yard: the headquarters forthe Metropolitan Police of Landon, Miss Turner However, there's a young woman who thinks he's innocent. And she wants you to solve the case. As Lestrade was speaking, a young woman hurried into the room, She was one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen in my life. She was tall and well dressed, with fair hair and a lovely face with pink cheeks. Her beautiful violet eyes were alive with excitement. She looked at all of us carefully and then spoke to Holmes. ‘Oh, Mr Sherlock Holmes! 1'm so glad you're here. | came to tell ‘you that James didnot doit. know it and | want you to knowrit, too. | know James well and he's a kind, gentle young man — he's innocent!" ‘Thope I can help him, Miss Turner,’ said Holmes. ‘Believe me, 'll do everything possible.” ‘Did you read the facts?’ asked Miss Turner, looking at Holmes ‘Did you study the problem? Dor’t you think James is innocerit?” ‘Yes, 1 think he probably is,’ said Holmes, calmly. ‘Did you hear that?’ Miss Turner said, looking at Lestrade angrily. ‘Mr Holmes gives me hope!’ Lestrade looked upset. i ‘I think my friend is only guessing.’ ‘Oh, but he's right!’ replied Miss Turner excitedly. ‘I know that James is innocent. He and his father had many quarrels? about me. Mr McCarthy wanted us to get married. I love James and he loves me, but we are like brother and sister. Of course, he's still young and doesn’t know much about life. I mean, he doesn’t want to get married now. So sometimes he and his father quarreled about that.’ Holmes looked at Miss Turner and asked, ‘Did your father want you to marry James?” ‘No, my father was against this marriage,’ replied Miss Turner. ‘only Mr McCarthy wanted the marriage.” 2. quarrel: big argument, strong dsagreement, a7 CHAPTER THREE Holmes watched Miss Turner carefi ly as her pink cheeks became red. ‘Thank you, Miss Turner,’ said Holmes. ‘Mas your father tomorrow?" me and visit I'm afraid the doctor will say ‘The doctor?’ asked Holmes, a bit surprised. ‘Yes,’ replied Miss Turner, sadly. ‘Haven't y father is not a healthy ou heard? My poor ‘man, and this terrible murder has made him very ill. He's in bed now and Dr Willows says his case is serious, You see, Mr McCarthy s his old friend fi Australia, They met in Victoria many years ago. Ha! In Victoria?’ exclaimed Holmes. ‘That's important.’ "Yes, at the gold mines,’ id Miss Turner, That's where Mr Turner made his money,’ said Holmes Yes, exactly,’ agr d Miss Turner. ‘And now | must go home because my father needs me, If you go to the prison an: James, please tell him this: 1 know he’s innocent. Thank you, Mr F and goodbye.’ she the room quickly and soon we heard her cat moving down the street iage ‘ know that there’s a way of saving James McCarthy,’ said Holmes to Le fade. ‘Can we go to the prison and see him tonight?" , Yes, we still have time to catch the train Heref Lestrade, ‘but | really don't think you can save him. walked with Holmes and came back to the hot: ade he station. As soon as | asked for the weekly paper and re the murder again, | learn: bout that the wounds were on the back part of McCarthy's head 0 the left side. The murderer hit him from behind. This fact made James McCarthy's story easier to believe, because he said he was quarreling with his father face to face eed 28 IB CHAPTER THREE ‘Holmes is probably right,’ 1 thought, ‘and I'm sure he'll find new facts. When Holmes returned to the hotel, | told him about the head wounds and he thanked me. ‘What did you learn from young McCarthy?" | asked, ‘Nothing!’ said Holmes, who was disappointed. ‘At first | thought he knew the name of the murderer, but he knows nothing! [ must say that he's not a very clever young man, although he's good- looking and kind.” ‘Why doesn’t he want to marry lovely Miss Turner?’ | asked. ‘Oh, that's along, sad story,’ said Holmes. ‘He's deeply in love with her but two years ago he did something stupid. While Miss Turner was away at school, James met a woman in Bristol who worked in a pub. He married her secretly and no one knew that he was married. His father wanted him to marry Miss Turner but it was impossible! However, when this woman read about the murder in the paper she immediately left him. she wrote him a letter and said the she was already married to a sailor when she ‘met James! So that meant she and James were not really married, Now poor James is a lot happier, because at least he’s not married!” ‘What a story!’ exclaimed. ‘But if James is innocent, then who is the murderer?’ ‘Ah, who?" said Holmes. Watson. The first is ‘Please notice two important facts, that old McCarthy went to the pool to meet someone. This person wasn't his son, because he thought James was still in Bristol: he didn’t know when he was coming back. The second fact is that old McCarthy called “Cooee!”, not knowing, about his son’s return. These are the two facts that will help to Save James. But now, it's time to go to sleep. There's a lot of work to do tomorrow.’ The text and beyond ‘Comprehension check ° Read the text below and choose the correct word — A, B, C or D ~ for each space. The first one is done for you. ‘Watson thought that James McCarthy was guilty, but Sherlock Holmes (©) B... When they arrived at Ross, Detective Lestrade, (1)... worked for Scotland Yard, met them. Detective Lestrade was also convinced that young McCarthy was guilty. Miss Turner came to the hatel and spoke with Sherlock Holmes. She asked him to help young McCarthy (2)... she knew him well and he was innocent, James McCarthy and his father often quarreled (3) marriage between Miss Turner and James, a possible That evening Holmes and Lestrade (4)... the train and went to see young McCarthy in prison. ‘When Holmes returned to the hotel he was (5) MeCarthy knew (6) : , (© sone James MeCarthy loved Miss Turner, he couldn't marry her because he was (8)... married to a woman in Bristol. However, no one knew about this marriage. hy When the woman in Bristol found out about the (9) James letter. She (10)... him that she already had a husband. because young , she wrote Holmes told Watson two new important (11)... that could save james, 0A disagree disagreed disagreement D disagreeing 1 Abe B that © which D who 2A 60 B because ¢ why D however 3A around Bon © about D by 4A brought B took c met D had 5 A angry B nervous unhappy —_—D_ disappointed 6 A anything B none not D nothing 7 A Why BAS © Although Since 2A already B again too D before 9A prison B murder trial D death 10 A talked —B said © spoke D told 11 A stories B legends facts D information 34 ‘Have you finished reading the paper yet?’ Holmes asked me. We use yet with questions in the present perfect to ask if something has happened, usually something we're expecting to happen. + Has he found his key yet? /+ Have they had lunch yet? Yeti also be used with negative statements to show that something has not happened, but it may happen later. + He hasn't finished reading the paper yet. @ The present perfect - questions with yet Unscramble these questions with yet (1-6) and match them to the answers below (A-F). you /Have/ yet /to London / been /? letter/? written / to John / Have / yet / you / found / Has /the cat / yet / she / cating / finished / they / Have / yet /? (71 James /he/ Has / yet/ talked to /2 cooking / Has / started / yet / dinner / mother: ooewne No, they haven't. They're still in the kitchen, No, I haven’ week. but I'm going ne: Yes, she has. It was under the bed! No, haven't, but I'll write to him now, Ye Yes, he has. he started a few minutes ago, amoow> T@RADES © Speaking: means of transportation Holmes and Watson take the train to Ross, and then they take the horse and carriage. What kind of transportation do you use? Talk to your partner about means of transportation, 1 How many different forms of transportation can you name? 2 What are the advantages and disadvantages ? ‘3. What form of transportation do you prefer and why? © Vocabulary A Read the description and write the word. There is one space for each letter in the word. A. The opposite of guilty B An argumer © Asmall lake: _ D Injury: — E Legal procedure in a court of law: _. B_ Use the words above to complete the following sentences. 1 Charles McCarthy's body was found near the 2 Hehada on the back of his head, 3 James McCarthy and his father had a A. There will be 2 sonnseunnnenon for James McCarthy in a few weeks. 5 Miss Turner is convinced that James is A. Fill in the table with the missing noun or adjective. NOUN ADJECTIVE a happiness «| 2 interesting sleep = 4 en aa healthy anger 5. eee friendly. hunger z 8 thirsty beauty 8 B_ Now write five sentences using nouns or adjectives in the table. Kakadu National Park, Australia Australia Australia is one of the largest countries on Earth — it’s a continent! It’s the sixth largest country and the world’s smallest continent, Its nickname is the ‘Land Down Under’. Most of Australia, particularly the centre, is a desert called the Outback. There are also mountains, rainforests, beautiful beaches and modern cities. History Dutch explorers were the first Europeans to sail along, the western coast of Australia in the 17 century. However, the great English explorer, Captain James Cook, was the first European to explore the south-eastern coast of Australia and make excellent maps. Captain Cook said that Australia belonged Great Britain. In April 1770 Cook and his «: Coptai few landed in Botany ' Bay, a name that was given to the bay because of the many new plants found there In 1788 British ships full of men and women from British prisons arrived in Australia, which was a penal colony? at that time. Some of these people were dangerous criminals, but most of them were put in prison for minor crimes. At that time there was a lot of poverty in Great Britain and a person could be sent to prison if he or she only stole some bread. Britain continued to use Australia as a penal colony until about 1840, ‘Over the years, prisoners were given their freedom and more people arrived in Australia, They founded the town of Sydney, which has become a beautiful international centre, and many other interesting places. The Australian gold rush si In 1851 the first gold rush began in Victoria, in New South Wales, at the Clunes gold mines. By August, gold was discovered at Ballarat, ‘which became an important centre. It was easy to find gold in this area because gold was right under the surface of the ground. In just seven months 1.1 million kilos of gold were transported from Mount Alexander to nearby cities. This was an exciting period. The Australian gold rush changed the penal colonies into towns and cities with the arrival of emigrants.° These people, called diggers, brought new 1. botany: the science tha stucles plans. penal colony: apace where prisoners were Sent, usually far from their home cou 4. emigrant: person who leaves his/her country to ge and ive in another country skills and professions to Australia. Although not all the diggers found gold and became rich, many decided to stay and work in Australia ‘They helped to build the new country. People from all over the world wanted to find gold in Australia. The country’s population grew very quickly. At the beginning of the gold rush about 430,000 people lived in Australia, and by 1871 the population was 1.7 million! The people Many Australians are descendants of the English or Irish people who travelled to the country during the 18% and 19 centuries, However, the Aborigines were the native people who lived there for thousands of years. The Aborigines probably came from Southeast Asia using _ small wooden boats. They created a rich culture and a great respect, for the land. Today about 3% of Australia’s population is Aborigine. People from many other parts of the world have come to Australia to live. They brought their own languages with them. English is the official language of the country. The second most widespread Ianguage that people speak at home is Italian, and the third and fourth most widespread languages are Greek and Chinese. Hastern grey kangaroo in Boodere Park, Australia Koala in Vietoria, Australia, ‘The animals . Since Australia is an island it has some unique animals which you can’t find in other places of the world. ‘The kangaroo is probably the country’s most popular animal. The Kangaroo is a marsupial which means that it carries its young in a special pouch. It can grow up to two metres and weigh around ninety Kilos. There are special road signs in Australia advising drivers that kangaroos could cross the road! ‘The koala is often called the koala beat because it looks like a small bear, but it’s a marsupial. It lives most of its life in trees, where it eats eaves and fruit ~ it doesn’t like staying on the ground, Koalas live near the sea. ‘The emu is a very big Australian bird which can’t fly! It's about two ‘metres tall and it’s a very fast runner. It can run about fifty kilometers a an hour. 4 pouch The national parks Every year thousands of tourists go to Australia to see these animals and to visit the wonderful national parks. There are thousands of national parks all over the country that protect the biodiversity ofthis. great continent. Booderee and Kakadu National Parks are two of the world’s most beautiful and unforgettable parks... and Australia has many more! Comprehension check @ Answer these questions. What is Australia’s nickname? What is the Outback? Who was Captain James Cook and what did he do? Why were prisoners sent to Australia? When and where did the Australian gold rush take place? Why did Australia's population grow quickly during the gold rush? Who are the Aborigines and how did they get to Australia? Why are national parks important? ey ooAwNe Internet project © e's find out more about Australia today! Work with a partner and surf thenet toanswer these questions. Present your worktothe clas. Which oceans surround Australia? What is the capital city? What is the population of the 1 2 3 wuntry? 4 What is the largest city? 5 Name three other important cities. © What is the Great Barrier Reef and why is it important? 7 What is Ayers Rock, also called Uluru? 8 Whatis the tallest mountain? 9 Whatis the longest river? 10 What is the largest body of water? CHAPTER FOUR, Boscombe Pool t nine o'clock the next inorning Lestrade came for us AED with the carriage, and we left for Hatherley Farm and Boscombe Valley. It was a bright, sunny day. “There's bad news this morning,’ said Lestrade. I heard that Mr Turner is very ill and the doctor thinks that he is dying ‘Ishe avery old man?’ asked Holmes. ‘About sixty, but his health is very bad, murder was a shock for him. Old McCarthy was an old friend and Mr Turner helped him in many ways. He let him use Hatherley said Lestrade. ‘This Farm without paying any rent.” ‘Oh!’ said Holmes. ‘This is very interesting, *Yes,' said Lestrade, ‘and he helped him in several other ways CHAPTER FOUR too. People in this area say that Mr Turner was very kind to McCarthy.” ‘Really?’ said Holmes. ‘Well, don't you think it's strange that old McCarthy wanted his son to marry Miss Turner? The Turners are rich and the MeCarthys don’t seem to be rich. We know that Mr | Turner was against this marriage. His daughter told us that. Don't | you think that McCarthy's friendliness is a bit unusual?" Lestrade looked at me and Holmes, and smiled. ‘Mr Holmes, I'm here to study the facts. You always have a lot of... ideas.’ “You're right, Lestrade,’ said Holmes quietly. ‘You find it difficult to notice the facts.’ “understand one fact that you don’t seem to notice,’ answered Lestrade angrily. ‘James McCarthy killed his father — and that’s a fact!’ ‘Let's agree to disagree,’ said Holmes laughing. ‘And if I'm not wrong, Hatherley Farm is on the left.’ Hatherley Farm was a low, grey building. All the windows were shut and it looked empty. We knocked on the door and a young servant came out. "May we please see the boots Mr McCarthy was wearing on the day of his death?’ asked Holmes. "Yes, of course, sir,’ she said. She showed us old McCarthy's boots and then showed us a Pair of James's boots. Holmes studied them carefully. He then ‘went to see the back of the house. From there we took the path to Boscombe Pool Holmes walked quickly towards the place of the murder. His face became red and his eyes had a strange light. He held his face down and studied the ground carefully. The ground near the Boscombe Poo! was soft and wet. There were many footprints* on ‘the path and on the short grass on each side. Holmes sometimes hurried on and sometimes stood still. Lestrade seemed bored, but [watched my friend with interest. I knew that everything Holmes did was important. Boscombe Pool was between Hatherley Farm and the beautiful countryside of Mr Turner. Above the trees near the pool we could see the big red roofs of Turner's home. Lestrade showed us the exact place where the body was found. The ground was soft and we could see the marks that the body made. | looked at Holmes’s excited face and saw that he was learning many things from the marks on the grass. He ran here and there, like a dog that smelled a wild animal. He turned to Lestrade and asked, ‘Why did you go inte the pool? “Well, | thought | could find a gun or a piece of clothing or..." answered Lestrade, who was not pleased. “Oh, Lestrade! | have no time! said Holmes nervously. ‘Your footprints are everywhere! Look over there... This case was, perfectly easy until a crowd of people came and stupidly walked everywhere.’ Holmes took out his magnifying glass and lay down on top of his coat to see the footprints better. He started talking to himself and said, ‘These are young McCarthy's feet. Twice he was walking and once he was running fast, because his toes are pushing deeper into the ground. That follows his story, doesn't it?" Lestrade and I looked at Holmes but we didn’t say a word. Holmes continued, ‘Then here are his father's footprints. And 1 footrint: gk od 2 main ass ODO (CHAPTER FOUR what is this? Aha! Someone was walking on his toes and the boots had square toes: very unusual boots. These footprints come and g0; the person was probably getting his grey coat.’ Holmes ran up and down, looking for the line of footprints. Soon we were standing under a very big tree. Holmes lay down again under the big tree and started turning over the dry leaves. Then he picked up something small which looked burnt and put it into an envelope. He studied the ground and the sides of the tree with his magnifying glass and found a big stone among the leaves. He looked at it and kept it, He got up and followed another line of footprints until they came to a road, where they disappeared. While Holmes investigated, Lestrade and I stood under the big tree and watched him. ‘This is certainly a very interesting case,’ said Holmes, who was pleased with his work. ‘The little house on the right must be the Morans’ home and I need to speak with Mr Moran. Kindly wait for me at the carriage. I'll be back in ten minutes; then we can go back to town and have lunch.’ ‘Very well, Holmes," I said. Lestrade looked at Holmes and said nothing. He was quite confused. 1 The text and beyond © GEENA comprehension check For each question, choose the correct answer — A, B, Cor D. Sherlock Holmes thought that A [ll Charles MeCarthy’s friendliness was a bit unusual B [lJ Charles mecarchy was not really very il ¢ [lly Charles McCarthy was much older than sixty. D [J] both the Mccarthys and the Turners were rich. The ground near Boscombe Poo! A [ll] hada strange smell B [ll] was dirty. c []) was soft and wet. D [ll] was covered with tall grass. Sherlock Holmes used his magnifying glass A [I] to study the grass. B [lJ to study the footprints © [J] to study the big tree. D [J] to study a pair of boots. [At Boscombe Pool Sherlock Holmes found A [ll] something small and burnt, and a big stone. B [] some c leaves anda grey coat O) @ pair of boots and a big stone. [7] a magnifying glass. Before taking the carriage back to town, A [lJ Holmes wanted to have lunch to talk to Patience Mora [JT Lastrade wanted to go back to the pool. D [fl] Holmes wanted to talk to Mr Moran Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words in the box. The done for you. ceneury city modern world night understand model people uniforms name The First Police Force In the early part of the nineteenth (0). PERPUCY... there was alot of ‘ime in London, The(t) ‘was crowded and (2) could hide easy. It was 3) 10 walk down the dark streets, particularly at (4) in 1829 Sir Robert Peo! (1788-1850) started the London Metropolitan aloe at Scotland Yard. It was the world’ fist (5) ‘police foree with about 1,000 men, “The police wore (6) and were called ‘peelers' or “pobbies’, because of Robert Peel's 0 srs (BOBBY 18 8 familiar way of saying ‘Rober. The police had to @) crime in the city streets. This ‘was not an easy job. AV first the @).. ‘of London did not Tike the police. However, when there ‘was less crime inthe streot, they began to (10) the Importance of the police. criminals stop dangerous The London Mettopoltan Police Force became (11). for the New York City Police in 1850, and for ather police forces around the (2) ‘Today Scotland Yard in London is famous and respected all over the world e Sentence transformation For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. 1 Dr Watson hasn't visited the town of Ross before. Thisis smn that Dr Watson hi of Ross, s visited the town 2 Lestrade is notas good a dete: ive as Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes is a - oe 3 James borrowed some money from Charles McCarthy. Charles McCarthy to James, 4 The new flat was too small for thre people. ‘The new flat wasn't for three people. 5 James McCarthy was very worried and could not sleep at night. James McCarthy was night. he could not sleep at 6 There weren't many farms in the county. There were farms in the county © wating Imagine you are Dr Watson and you want to write a letter to your wife of approximately 100 words, You want to tell her about + thenew case of murder, + Sherlock Holmes's method of investigation, + what Sherlock Holmes discover voscombe Pool + Detective Lestrade’s behavior, Start your letter like this: Mydear Mary, Holmes and I are staying at a hotel in Ross, and we're inv the new case. Let me tell you about it Before you read O GEAMIT Listening Listen to the first part of Chapter Five and choose the correct answer —A,BorC. 4. How long did Watson and Lestrade wait for Sherlock Holmes to return? AGG tenminutes B [i] fifteen minutes ¢ [f] half anhour 2 What was growing under the stone that Holmes had in his hand? All fowers 8 [ll grass ¢ [iy nothing 3. What did Holmes give Lestrade before leaving? A astone asmallknife — ¢ [fl] important clues 4. Who had lunch at the hotel? A [ll] Holmes and Lestrade B [BJ Holmes and watson ¢ [El] Holmes, Watson and Lestrade © Prediction Answer the following questions. 1 Who do you suspect of the murder and why? 2. will the boots that Holmes examined provide important clues and. if so, which ones? 2 Does Holmes suspect Mr Moran? Why or why not? © Reading pictures Look at the picture on page St and answer the following questions. 1 Where are the two men? 2 What ison the table? 3 Where is Holmes pointing? 4 What are the two men talking about? ar A description of the murderer ‘Oh... and who's the murderer?’ asked Lestrade, nervously. “The murderer is a tall man who is left-handed,’ said Holmes. ‘He has a bad right leg and wears thick boots and a grey coat. This man smokes Indian cigars! and carries a small knife. | could give ‘you more information, but | don’t need to because you can find the ‘murderer with these clues.’* Lestrade started laughing and said, I can’t believe all of this, mes! This information is interesting, but it doesn’t show that a [person isa murderer.’ “Very well, Lestrade,’ said Holmes, smiling. ‘You work in your ‘CHAPTER FIVE way and 1’ work in my way. I'm busy this afternoon and 1'll A description Of the | Prrbablye0 back to London on the evening train ‘what! exclaimed Lestrade. ‘You're going to leave? You're not murderer going to solve the case?” ie “The case is solved,’ said Holmes, who was quite satisfied. “Who is the murderer then?’ asked Lestrade, nervously, etective Lestrade and 1 waited for Holmes near the | “the person I described, of course,’ said Holmes. carriage. After ten minutes the three of us we were in | ‘But who is he?’ insisted Lestrade the carriage going back to Ross. Holmes stil had the | “that won't be difficult to discover,’ said Holmes, calmly. ‘Not stone he found among the trees i many people with my description live in this area.’ ‘You'll certainly be interested in this,’ he said to Lestrade, | Lestrade looked hopeless and confused. ‘Holmes, can’t run all ‘showing the stone to him. ‘ver the area and look for a left-handed man with a bad right leg. Lestrade looked at it and said, ‘I don't see any marks oni! The detectives at Scotland Vard will laugh at me!” oe ‘tany,” atid Holmes calmly. : *P've given you the clues. You have all the information you need,’ ow do you know it’s important, then?’ asked Lestrade, who | said Holmes quietly. ‘Now here we are at your hotel. Goodbye, warconhueel Lestrade. Ill write you a nute before leave.’ The grass was growing under it,’ said Holmes, looking at Lestade went back to his hotel and we drove to ours andhad lunch. Lestrade, ‘It was there for only a day or two. | couldn’t find the When lunch was over Holmes said, ‘Watson, please sit here in exact place that it came from because there were too many stones. But it’s the right shape to make the wounds on McCarthy's head." oe cigar: MBB — > cues information that lps you soe ace 48 4 I CHAPTER FIVE this chair and listen to me for a few minutes. I don't know what to do and your ideas might help me Isat down and listened to my friend, ‘When we first heard about this case, there were two things we noticed immediately,’ began Holmes. ‘B h are parts of James McCarthy's story. I thought he was innocent, but you thought he was guilty. The first thing is that his father called “Cooee” to him before he saw him. The second is that before dying he said several words that James didn't understand. But he understood the word rat, Now ese two facts must be the beginning of our investigation. And we must believe that James's story is true. ‘Very well, Holmes,’ I said, ‘please go on. But what about this “Cooee” then? I don’t understand.” ‘Well, Watson, it's clear that the father wasn’t calling his son, said Holmes, because he thought his son wasin Bristal. The "Cooee! was for the person that old McCarthy was going to meet at the pool ‘cooee” is a special call that Australians use. The person McCarthy ‘was going to meet was probably someone from Australia.’ ‘Oht' | said, surprised. ‘And what about the word rat?" Sherlock Holmes took a piece of paper from his pocket and put it on the table. ‘Look, Watson, this is a map of the colony of Vietoria in Australia. | got it last night at the hotel.’ He put his hand over part of the map and asked, ‘What do you read here?" "ARAT,' I said. ‘and now?’ He lifted his hand. BALLARAT.” ly!’ said Holmes, who was very pleased, ‘It’s a place in Australia. BALLARAT is the word McCarthy said, but James “Exact understood only a part of it. He was trying to tell James the name of his murderer: Mr Something of Ballarat!” 50 1B CHAPTER FIVE ‘The text and beyond ‘That's excellent, Holmes!’ | exclaimed happily. ° [EEEMIMINEGIA Comprehension check It's elementary, Watson,’ said Holmes. ‘You see, the number of For each question, choose the correct answer ~ A,B, Cor D. possible people is now quite small.” 1 During the ride in the carriage, Sherlock Holmes showed Lestrade “True,’ | said, a stone with some marks on it. B [fj astone with no marks oni. ¢ [IJ an indian cigar D [hy asmall knife. ‘We must find an Australian from Ballarat who wears a grey coat,’ said Holmes. “This person lives in the valley because strangers can’t enter private property to get to the pool.’ “You're right again,” | said, laughing. “Today | looked at the ground carefully,’ said Holmes, ‘and { Siegen 1d Lestrade thar the murderer described the murderer in detail to that stupid Detective Lestrade” BIEL wore expensive boots. “How did you find those clues?’ | asked. B [Bl had only one leg. [Bj always carried a gun. ‘Oh, Watson, you know my methods of investigation,’ said : | (was a tall left-handed man. Holmes. '| always look for very small things.” “ves, | know that,’ I replied. ‘Vou knew that the man was tall 3 Holmes decided to return to London on the evening train because the space between the footprints showed a man with long A [Bf because he wasn't feeling well. legs. And the marks also told you the kind of boots he wore.’ B [Bi because he was bored. "Yes, very unusual boots,’ Holmes added. [B because he solved the case. “The mark of his right foot was less clear than the mark of his D [JJ because he had to talk to James McCarthy. left,’ said Holmes. ‘He stood more heavily on the left foot because 4 Ballarat was his right leg hurt him, A [Bi] aplace in the colony of Victoria in Australia ‘But how did you know that he is left-handed?’ | asked. a special call that Australians used, ‘tt was you, Watson, who noticed that the head wounds were on € [I the name of the murderer. the left side of the head, The murderer hit McCarthy from behind but D [fy avillage near Ross. on the left side of the head — the murderers left-handed. During the feiiolmes knew that the murderer was tall quarrel between McCarthy and his son, the murderer stood behind bondi heavy: that big tree and smoked a cigar. | found the cigar end among the BIB and thin leaves. And he carried a small knife which he used to cut the cigar. [Bl because the space between footprints showed aman with ‘Holmes, you described the murderer perfectly,’ | said. ‘You Tong legs. saved an innocent man's life! All the facts point to...” D [Bl because his boots were big. But at that moment we were interrupted by the hotel waiter. © Vocabulary: crime and detective work ‘The words in the box are about crime and detective work. Complete the sentences below with the correct word in the box. inwestigation clues solve (2) fingerprints (x2) trial magnifying glass detective footpfints murderer suspect Sherlock Holmes always looked for important Lestrade was a who worked for Scotland Yard in London, Miss Turner asked Sherlock Holmes t9 we th Everyone wanted to know the name of the Sherlock Holmes's methods of son Were excellent. Today the police look for people's 12 oF Sherlock Holmes studied all the the soft, wet ground near Boscombe Pool. A good detective always used a to look at details, James McCarthy was the main .n of the Boscombe Pool murdet Sherlock Holmes often studied and compared a person's signature and i on aletter or document, Miss Turner looked at Holmes and asked, ‘Can you this difficult case?’ At the the judge will decide if he is innocent or guilty © Discussion Today there are many madern scientific methods that detectives use to solve cases called forensic methods. These methods include DNA testing, chemical analysis and laser and 3D photography. Work with a partner and discuss these modern methods. How would youuse them to solve the Boscombe Valley mystery? Tell the class about them, (See also pages 64-66). 0 writing Imagine you are Detective Lestrade and this is part of a letter you receive from Scotland Yard in London. Write your letter to Scotland Yard in about 100 words. Answer the questions and include the points below: + Miss Turner thinks James McCarthy is innocent; + Sherlock Holmes's clues; + Sherlock Holmes is difficult to deal with Before you read 120 Listening Listen to the first part of Chapter Six and decide if the sentences are true (1) oF false (), Correct the false ones. TF John Turner is a tall, handsome old man. John Turner received a letter from Sherlock Holmes. John Turner has a serious illness, ‘watson asked Turner to tell him the true story. John Turner refused to tell the truth, According to John Turner, Charles McCarthy was a bad (CHAPTER SIX The Ballarat Boys ‘olmes and | were sitting at the table when the hotel waiter called out, ‘Mr John Turner’, and opened the door of the sitting room, A strange, frightening old man walked in slowly and with difficulty. He had a big grey beard and thick grey hair. His eyes were dark and his face was full of deep lines; he looked ill. However, his big arms and legs showed that he was still strong. | noticed the light blue colour of the skin around his nose and lips. As a doctor, | could see that he was very ill. ‘Please, sit down on the sofa,’ said Holmes gently. ‘So, you got my letter?” “Yes, I did,’ said the old man. ‘Moran brought it to me. The letter says that you want to see me here. Why do you want to see me?" He looked at Holmes with sad eyes. He seemed to know the answer to his question. The Ballarat Boys “Mr Turner,’ said Holmes, looking at the old man, ‘I know all about Mr McCarthy.” The old man hid his face in his big hands. ‘Help met’ he cried. ‘I didn’t want young James McCarthy to get hurt, If the case goes against him, I'll tell the police the truth.” “Well, 'm pleased to hear that,’ said Holmes. ‘So am I!’ lexclaimed, feeling more relaxed. “I haven't said anything because of my dear daughter, Alice,’ said the old man. ‘If 'm arrested, it will break her heat ‘Perhaps we can solve this together,’ said Holmes quietly. ‘How?’ asked Turner, hopefully. ‘'m not a policeman,’ said Holmes, looking at Mr Turner. ‘It was your daughter who asked me to come to Boscombe Valley, so I'm working for her. But you must save young James McCarthy.” ‘vm a dying man,’ said Turner sadly. ‘I have diabetes’ and my doctor says I have about one month to live. Of course, | would prefer to die under my own roof than in prison. But... how can I help?" Holmes sat down at the table with a pen and some paper. ‘Tell us the true story and I'll write it down. You'll sign it, and if need to save James McCarthy's life, I'll give it to the police. | promise you that I won't use it if don’t need to.’ ‘Very well’ said Turner. ‘Idon't want to hurt my daughter Alice with such a terrible thing... she’s so young and kind. And now I'll explain everything to you.” Holmes and I got ready to listen to Mr Turner's story. ‘You didn’t know the dead man, Mr McCarthy,’ said Mr Turner. ‘He was a real criminal; he was bad in every possible way. He made my life impossible for twenty years! Now I'll tell you how I met that greedy man. 1. diabetes serous illness. I CHAPTER SIX y other young men. Iv entures and I made ines and je things. My name then in Australia call one was afraid of us. olmes and I were quite surpri hid beside the road and att: of them and they killed thn | put m the drive rriage, who was McCarthy sh d to let him go. {still rememb: way with all “That was quite an adventure | returned to England with lots of mone 3d life. | bought the big house and the land at Bo married. My pe ing but she left rm who is all the » become a better person for her, and I did. Our lives were hap until | met MeCarthy again, ‘Where did you meet him?" I ask ‘I met him by chance in London on Regent Stree! poor — he wa ithout hoots on his feet o Vil never There are The text and beyond @ )comprohension check ‘Answer the following questions. 1 Desctibe John Turner. 2 How did Watson notice that John Turner was very ill? 3. Why did john Turner go to the hotel and meet Sherlock Holmes? 4 Why didn't John Turner tell the police the truth? 5. Whowas Sherlock Holmes working for? 6 Why was John Turner a dying man? 7 What did Sherlock Holmes ask John Turner to do and why? 8 What was Charles McCarthy like, according to John Turner? 9 Who was Black Jack of Ballarat? 10 Who were the Ballarat Boys and what did they do? 11 How did John Turner become a rich man? 12 What did John Turner do when he returned to England? 13. Where did John Turner meet Charles McCarthy? 14 What did Charles McCarthy say to John Turner when they met? © charactors Write a few sentences describing each of these characters, 1 Sherlock Holmes 2 DrWatson 3. Detective Lestrade 4 Miss Turner 5. John Turner I'm very pleased to hear this,’ said Holmes. (aS © GHENMINEGI Listening "Soa! | exolaimed, feeling mors relaxed, Miss Turer takes a tour of London with a group of people during the 1890s. Listen to what the guide tells them and choose the correct So/neither/nor + auxiliary + pronoun eee eee eee ree ge ceo . If you want to agree with a positive statement use: ie “So * auxiliary + pronoun’, 1 How many people live in London? ‘like reading the newspaper in the morning’ ‘Ilove long holidays.’ -» ‘So do! If you want to agree with a negative statement, use ‘Neither /Nor + auxiliary + pronou ‘She doesn't like travelling on the train’ -+ ‘Neither do I! What is Big Ben? ‘Jim can’ afford those expensive tickets’ + ‘Nor can i “We've never seen such a great rock concert.’ -» ‘Neither have we.’ © so/neither Match a statement (1-7) with a reply (A-G). Tean't swim. ‘They don’t know the answer. 'm worried about the murder, IDs I've got a cat and a dog, He's not from London, My best friend writes to me every week. Nousune Ican speak three languages well. sodol. Neither can | So does mine. soaml Neither do we. Neither am | etm oom> Socanl, 6 Sherlock Holmes’s Sherlock Holmes solved his cases using deduction techniques and modem scientific methods ~ forensic methods. Some forensic methods include the use of biochemistry, DNA testing, fingerprint analysis, laser and 3D photography. Today everyone is interested in forensic methods. A lot of popular TV series, such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, are based on investigators who solve difficult cases using these methods. Holmes looked for the smallest details which then became important clues. He always observed the dress, physical condition, skin marks such as tattoos, and behavior of his clients and suspects. He used chemical analysis, microscopes, magnifying. glasses, fingerprints, foutprints, photogtaplis and studies of handwriting, Detectives at the beginning of the 20" century did not use these methods yet 1. deduction: conclusion that you reach that you already know carefully observing certain facts Holmes was an excellent chemist. At home he had a chemistry laboratory where he examined all kinds of clues. When a person died mysteriously, he examined the blood of the victim to find possible poisons.’ In his laboratory he also had an optical microscope? that he used to examine samples of human hair, Benedict Cumberbatch cloth, paper, leaves and other things. Sheslock Holmes in Sherlock. Holmes was one of the first detectives to examine fingerprints on the scene of the crime, because he understood their importance. In 1901 Scotland Yard in London started using fingerprints to solve cases Holmes could discover many things about a person’s character by examining the handwriting. He could determine if the person was 4 man or a woman, the age of the person and his or her physical condition, He could also find out where the document was written. He often compared documents written by the same person at different times, and made surprising discoveries. Holmes studied footprints on different kinds of surfaces: wet and dry ground, grass, sand, snow, carpets and floors. In Thke Boscombe Valley Mystery, footprints became important clues. 2. poison a substance that in actor Raymond Gérime as Sherleek Holmes in the 1974 ‘TV play The Hound ofthe Baskervilles, Whenever we see a picture of Holmes, he usually has a magnifying glass in his hand. It was probably one of his most important tools for discovering small details that the human eye cannot see Today Conan Doyle's fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, is considered one of the first modem criminologists! ‘Comprehension check Answer the following questions. 1 Give examples of the forensic methed of investigation. 2. What kind of laboratory did Sherlock Holmes have at home? 3. Why did Holmes use 2 microscope? 4 When did Scotland Vard start using fingerprints to solve cases? 5 What could Holmes discover by examining a person's handwriting? Why was the magnifying glass important? 7 Do you know any stories, films or television series where forensic methods are important? o 4. criminologist: person who studies crime and criminal, CHAPTER SEVEN Guilty or not guilty? r Turner looked tired and worried. His story upset him, but after a moment or two he continued. “AS you can understand, | had no choice — | had to look after McCarthy and his son. | didn’t want him to go to the police! The most important thing in my life is my dear Alice. 1 want her to have a happy life. And | certainly didn’t want her to find out about my terrible past. So McCarthy and his son came to the West Country and lived on my best farm and never Paid any rent. It was Lerrible because everywhere | went I saw his greedy face, and | remembered my bad life in Australia. He asked me for everything he needed and I gave it to him: money, a house, servants, a carriage and more.’ Mr Turner stopped speaking and rested for a minute or so. 67 pTER SEVEN continued writing and | w to know more. ‘Please arthy ki out my past. One day ive him, He asked for Alice! a young m a beautiful young sman. He wanted Alice to marry his son James. In th could have all my land and money when he married Alic: But we finally ag en I got to the pool, b bout Alice. | hid behind a bi to them carefully. He ordered his son to marry Al many unkind things about my daughter and | was stop McCarthy; he was going to di Iwas a dying th no When his son left, | hit him hard with a stone heard his father’s te eam and r as hiding behind th at. Then | hurrie id man signed his name on ded! Then lolmes ea ont eS (CHAPTER SEVEN ‘And now, Mr Holmes, what are you going to do?" asked Mr Turner, who was very tired “Because of your poor health, Mr Turner, I'll do nothing,’ said Holmes calmly. ‘If they decide that young McCarthy is guilty of this murder, I will use these papers to save his life. ‘But if they decide that he is not guilty, no one will ever see them. Your secret is safe with us, Mr Turner. And the mystery of Boscombe Pool will be a mystery forever.’ Mr Turner spoke to us in a broken voice, ‘Good-bye, gentlemen, and thank you for your great kindness.’ His sick body was shaking as he got up and slowly left the room. We were silent for a few minutes as we looked at each other. Then Holmes said, ‘Why is life so difficult for old men like Turner?” A few weeks later there was James McCarthy's trial. Holmes gave the police a few facts and the decision was: not guilty of murder. Young McCarthy was free. Mr Turner lived for another seven months and then died. Now it seems that James and Alice will soon get married, and they will never know anything about the big black cloud that is part of the past. 70 The text and beyond @ (EMME Comprehension check For each question, choose the correct answer — A, B, Cor D. 1 John Turner had to look after Charles McCarthy and his son A [_] because they were his good friends from Australia B [_] because he didn’t have a choice. € [] but he refused to do so. DE] and he was happy to do so. John Turner gave Charles McCarthy AL] everything he needed, B |] agood job. © [1] some gold from the robbery in Australia, D [| ahomein London, Charles Mecarthy wanted A [1] tego back to Australia with his son. B [_) allthe gold from the robbery in Australia. c Do ( more money. Alice to marry his sone John Turner A B iG D At the trial James McCarthy was not guilty of murder A B Gi D [1] refused to sign the paper. (11 took the paper home with him, 1] signed the paper and Holmes kept it, tore the paper angrily and left the hotel. | and he left for australia by himself and he and Alice planned to get married | but he remained in prison for seven months. 1] buthe was guilty of robbery in Australia. n © crossword puzzle ACROSS 7g DOWN 1 asmalllake 2 opposite of guilty Watson's job a legal procedure to determine if you are innocent or guilty very, very angry wool Oooo 7 © Speaking: hot seat Put a chair in front of the classroom. One student will sit there and pretend to be one of the characters in the story. Below are some examples of questions you can ask the characters. Make up some of your own, too, Sherlock Holmes + How did you feel when you first heard about the Boscombe Pool murder? + Why did you ask Doctor Watson to go to Ross with you? + Did you suspe or why not? /oung James McCarthy of the murder at first? Why + How did you feel about working with Detective Lestrade? + Doyou think that John Turner told you the truth about his past life in Australia? Doctor Watson + Isit easy or difficult to work with a man like Sherlock Holmes? + Did you ever get angry with him? If so, why? + What was your impression of Miss Turner? + Why did you think that James McCarthy was guilty? James McCarthy + How did you feel when you saw your father lying on the ground at Boscombe Pool? + Did you suspect anyone in particular? ‘+ When did you fall in love with Miss Turner? + Why did you refuse to answer some of the policeman’s questions? John Turner + You murdered a man and yet you were not punished. How da you feel about this? + Why did you become Black Jack of Ballarat? Weren't there any honest jobs in Australia? + How much gold did you steal when you were Black Jack of Ballarat? 73 Hugh Fraser and David Suchet as Captain Hastings and Hercule Poirot in Agatha Chrisie’ Poirot The detective story Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes, who is not only the greatest detective of alltime, but also the world’s most famous literary character. However, Conan Doyle was not the creator of the detective story The great American writer Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is considered the father of the detective story. Conan Doyle said that Poe ‘was a ‘model for all time Poe created the brilliant French detective called C. Auguste Dupin, who first appeared in the 1841 short story, The Murders of the Rue Morgue. Dupin used observation and deduction to solve the case. He looked for simple, obvious things that the police didn’t notice. Auguste Dupin returned to solve two difficult cases in The Purioined Letter and The Mystery of Marie Roget While Poe created the first fictional detective, Wilkie Collins (1824- 1889) wrote the first real detective novel in 1868, The Moonstone, an exciting story with a brilliant detective, Sergeant Cul. The British writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976) is often called “Queen of Crime’, She wrote thirty-three novels and fifty-four short stories ~ and they were all very successful! Agatha Christie created the private detective Hercule Poirot, a character who reminds us of both Sherlock Holmes and Auguste Dupin. Her novel Murder on the Orient Express is one of her best known works in which Hercule Poirot solves a very complex murder on a train. It inspired the 1974 Oscar-winning film Robert Louis Stevenson's, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) is best known as a horror story. However, it's a detective story too, since Mr Utterson, the lawyer, becomes an amateur detective to understand what’s happening to his client, Dr Jekyll @ Comprehension check Are the following sentences true (1) or false (F)? Correct the false ones. Tr 1 The French detective C. Auguste Dupin was created by Edgar Allen Poe. BB 2 Wilkie Collins was the author of The Purloined Letter. io In 1868 Sergeant Cuff appeared in the first real detective novel el 4 The private detective Hercule Poirot has many of the ualities of Auguste Dupin and Sherlock Holmes, 5. Mr Utterson was Robert Louis Stevenson's lawyer. 74 5 Title The Adventures Year , ; of Serock Holmes Look at still G and answer these Bee 2009 ii M ul Your: 1939 fasetioee Dit oe Dicctor:Artoa ring: ed Worker Starring: Bagy 1 How is this stil of Sherlock Holmes, abort Downey J Ratton, Nigel Bucs, the young lady and Dr Watson diferent ff de Law, Rach | ia upg {rom stil B from the movie of 1939? Metcams | 2. How do you think the three characters |) cm 4 Look at still A and answer these ate feeling and why? | uestions. 3 Wate a caption for this stil SI | + Describe Sherlock Holmes and the way he is dressed Pinas) 2. Why do you think he is standing near a globe of the worla? Look at still D and answer these alee | 3. What is he smoking? questions. : 4 Wirite a caption for this stil 4. Why do you think Sherlock Holmes ‘and Dr Watson have guns? | Look at still B and answer these questions. 2 Where are they? What are Sherlock Holmes and What investigation tool is Sherlock Holmes using in this still? fe reer! Reece 2 Dr Watson thinking and why? 2. What do you think Sherlock Holmes is telling the young lady and 4 Write a caption for this sti Dr Watson? - j 3 Write a caption for this stil. © Picture summary Look at the pictures from The Boscombe Valley Mystery below. They are not in the right order. Put them in the order in which they appear in the story and write a caption for each one. 78 © A Graphic novet Photocopy page 78, cut out the pictures and stick them on paper in the right order. Think of words to put in speech or thought bubbles to show what the characters are saying or thinking. Do not use the words that were used in this book! Then write at least one sentence under each picture to say what is happening, © Who was it? Read the description of the character (1-16) and match it with the name (A). You ean use a name more than onee. 1 He was called Black Jack of Ballarat 2 |_| she was very beautiful 3 |_| He was Watson's assistant. 4 |_| He made a lot of money in Australia. 5 |_| He used a magnifying glass during his investigations. 6 |_| She was picking flowers on the day of the mur 7 _) He greatly admired Sherlock Holmes. 8 | Watson and Lestrade thought he was guilty 9 | He loved his daughter very much. 10 |) Hewasnota clever detective. au was a greedy man, 12 _| Her mother died when she was young, 13 | Hehad diabetes and was very ill. 14 |_| she was convinced that James was innocent. 15 |__| Hewasin love with a woman in Bristol 16 [_) Hewas left-handed. A. Anstruther F Sherlock Holmes B_ John Turner G Alice turer © Patience Moran 1H. Dr Watson D Charles Mccarthy 1 Lestrade E. James MeCar 7 This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING opprosch, whee the text becomes springboard to improve lngsge sills and to explore isoreal backround, callin! connections and ether opis sugested by the text The rew snes inradoed ints sep of ott READING & TRAINING scien elsted below. Natural, stuctes fo lower steps are included too. Fora complet lis of anetures used overall the sx steps se The Black Cat Guide Graded Readers whichis also downloadable tno os fom our website, Backew-cdeb.com The vecsbblery wed at cach scp i Garfilly checked aginst yoeabulaty issued for inernationaly recognised examinations. Step Two B1.1 x All he structures used in the previous evel, plus the following: Verb tenses Present Perfect Simple: indefinite past with yet, already, st ‘with jus; past ation leading to present situation Past Perfect Simple: in reported speech ‘Verb forms and patterns Regular verbs and most regular verbs Passive forms with going fo and will So/neither /nor-+ auxiliaries in shor answers ‘Question taus (in verb tenses used so fa) Verb + object + full infinitive (et F wane you to help) Reported statements with say and fell Modal verbs Can't: logical necessity Could: possibility May: permission “Might (present and future reference): possibility; permission ‘Must: logical necessity Don’t have 10/ haven't gor 10: lack of o Don't need 10 / needn't: hack of necessity “Types of clause ‘ime clauses introduced by when, while, until, before, after, as soon as Clauses of purpose: so that: (in order) to infinitive of purpose) ieee Ye roe eT ee mm — aE ——

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