VerbsNounsLesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsVocabulary LinkUse each verb with a noun to make eight expressions. Write the expressions on the lines below. Some of the nouns will be used more than once.arrestcatchquestionbreakhavesolvecommitmakean alibia lawa crimea confessiona criminal_a criminala criminal_a crimeCops and robbers arrest a criminalbreak a lawcommit a crimeKeyscatch a criminalhave an alibimake a confessionquestion a criminalsolve a crimeVocabulary LinkLook at the expressions the former exercise. Which actions does a police detective do?Which ones does a criminal do? Label the actions D (detective) or C (criminal).Cops and robbers arrest a criminalbreak a lawcommit a crimecatch a criminalhave an alibimake a confessionquestion a criminalsolve a crimeD( )D( )D( )C( )D( )C( )C( )C( )Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsKeysVocabulary LinkLook at the pictures. What is happening? Make at least two sentences about each picture. Use expressions from the first exercise.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCops and robbers arrest a criminalbreak a lawcommit a crimecatch a criminalhave an alibimake a confessionquestion a criminalsolve a crimeListeningProper names Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Dr. Watson Scottish 221B Baker Street A Study in Scarlet The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Other words imaginary intelligent detective criminal Language NotesThe greatest detective Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsone of the most famous detectives ever knownListeningKeysThe greatest detective Listen and complete the following sentence. Sherlock Holmes iswho written by_is an imaginary detective who appeared in sixty stories _the Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle_.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsListeningThe greatest detective Listen again and check ( ) the box of each correct answer.actorwriterdoctor( )( )( )1. What was Sir Arthur Conan Doyles first job?2. When was the first Sherlock Holmes story published?187718781887( )( )( )3. Holmes was very _.intelligentstrongquick( )( )Keys4. Who did Holmes work with?Dr. SamsonDr. WatsonDr. Smith( )( )( )5. Where is the Sherlock Holmes Museum?ScotlandEnglandThe United States( )( )( )( )Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsSpeakingHere are some useful expressions for talking about possibility and impossibility. The Dodd DiamondIts likely (that) Theres a good chance (that) I bet (that) Its unlikely (that) It doesnt seem possible (that) I doubt (that) Talking about possibilityTalking about impossibilityLesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsUseful ExpressionsTalking about possibility and impossibilitySpeakingThe Dodd DiamondListen to the conversation between Detectives Stye and Frye. Then practice the conversation with a partner.Stye:Frye:Stye:Frye:Stye:Frye:styeDo you know the Dodd Diamond?Of course! The museum owns it.Not anymore! Someone stole it last night!Really? How did it happen?Well, its unlikely the criminal walked into the room.Theres an alarm on the floor.But theres no alarm for the skylight.Youre right! I bet the criminal climbed down a rope.Then he took the diamond without touching the floor!Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange events3SpeakingThe Dodd DiamondHow did the criminal steal the diamond? Number the steps from 1 to 4.He climbed down the rope. He opened the skylight. He threw down a rope. He stole the diamond. ( )1( )2( )4( )Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsKeysSpeaking1. I love chocolate. 2. My family has moved house six times. 3. _4. _5. _6. _The Dodd DiamondMake a list of 6 statements about yourself. Some of the statements should be true and some should be false. Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsSpeakingThe Dodd DiamondTake turns reading the statements to your partner. Your partner should say whether each statement seems likely or not and give reasons for saying so. A: I love chocolate. B: Theres a good chance thats true. I know you like sweets. You probably like chocolate, too. A: My family has moved house six times. B: It doesnt seem possible. A: Why do you say that? B: Ive known you since we were kids. And my mother told me that your parents have worked here for more than twenty years. Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationRead this true story. With a partner, brainstorm any questions that come to mind.Charles Lindbergh was a famous pilot. He was the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Anne Lindbergh was his wife. They were very rich. On the cold night of March 1,1932, someone kidnapped their baby from their home. The kidnapper used a ladder. The person wrote a note and asked for $50,000. What time did the crime happen?The Lindbergh kidnapping Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThere were many people involved in the Lindbergh case. Read each profile. Which people seem suspicious to you?Charles and Anne LindberghSomeone kidnapped their baby.Charles was a reserved man.Anne was shy and quiet.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsThe Lindbergh kidnapping CommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping There were many people involved in the Lindbergh case. Read each profile. Which people seem suspicious to you?Violet SharpeShe was one of the Lindberghs maids. She was not in the house on March 1. She was sad and unhealthy. She drank poison and died.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping There were many people involved in the Lindbergh case. Read each profile. Which people seem suspicious to you?Ernie BrinkertHe was Violets boyfriend.He knew about the Lindberghs.His handwriting didnt match the kidnappers note.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping There were many people involved in the Lindbergh case. Read each profile. Which people seem suspicious to you?Bruno HauptmannHe was a carpenter.Detectives found money in his house.He had a ladder.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping There were many people involved in the Lindbergh case. Read each profile. Which people seem suspicious to you?Betty GowShe was one of the Lindberghs maids. She was the last person to see the baby. She loved the baby. She fainted at the trial.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping There were many people involved in the Lindbergh case. Read each profile. Which people seem suspicious to you?Amandus HochmuthHe was 87 years old.He was the Lindberghs neighbor.He saw Bruno in a car near the Lindbergh mansion.Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping Read more about the Lindbergh case. Decades later, there is still no proof of who the real kidnapper was in the Lindbergh case. Tragically, the baby was found dead two months after the kidnapping. Bruno Hauptmann was arrested and executed in 1936, but he never made a confession. Many people still believe he was not the real kidnapper. Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping Discuss with a partner which person possibly committed the crime. Use expressions for talking about possibility and impossibility. You may or may not agree with your partner. A: Do you believe that Bruno Hauptmann was the real kidnapper? B: I doubt that he was. He never made a confession, did he? A: If it wasnt him . it could have been Betty Gow. What do you think? B: Well, its unlikely that she did it. She loved the baby. And she even fainted at the trial. Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsCommunicationThe Lindbergh kidnapping Think of a strange event or story you have heard of. Tell your partner the story. You may use the information in the box to create conversations. When I was visiting my grandfather in his village I witnessed a very strange event. It wasnt raining and the women of the village went to a special place to make the rain fall. And that night it rained. But I think it was just a coincidence. Lesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsInformation for practice CommunicationStrange eventsThe Lindbergh kidnapping MysteriesLesson A A detective is on the case.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsThink of a strange event or story you have heard of. Tell your partner the story. You may use the information in the box to create conversations. PossibilityIts likely to be just a coincidence.It could be a UFO. It can be a power breakdown. When Several years ago One night When I was visiting my grandfather in his village make the rain fall, and it rained that night. hovering in the distance and it didnt move for an hour.the lights turned off suddenly and it was quite scary. Women gathered and prayed toI saw a bright objectIn the dorm where we lived,What happenedGlobal Viewpoints:Elementary, my dear Tara!Mysteries and strange events City Living:Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Proper names La Llorona New Jersey Other words devil hairy haunt hoax pyramidscary sneaky UFO wander weepGlobal ViewpointsMysteries and strange events Before You WatchLanguage NotesLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.What mystery or event does each person mention? Watch the interviews Mysteries and strange events and match the names with the correct information.Global ViewpointsWhile You WatchLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.KeysGlobal ViewpointsWhile You WatchWhat mystery or event does each person mention? Watch the interviews and match the names with the correct information.1.Agnes2.Dave3.Catherine4.Lourdes5.Alejandra6.Caluma. b.c.d.e.f.a scary event that happened in his dormthe “Jersey Devil”UFOsa Mexican tale about a woman who wanders the streetsa strange event that happened in her grandfathers villagethe Pyramidse_d_b_c_f_a_Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Global ViewpointsLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.What do these people say? Watch the interviews again and circle the correct words. While You Watch_1.Agnes says the women in the village went to a special place to make the rain stop / fall .2.Dave says people say you can hear “La Llorona” when there is a strong / no wind.3.Catherine says the Jersey Devil is big, hairy, and very sneaky / slow.4.Lourdes would like to think that UFOs are real / a hoax.5.Alejandra would like to know when / how the Pyramids were made.6.Calum says the lights in his dorm turned on / off suddenly.KeysGlobal ViewpointsWhile You WatchWhat do these people say? Watch the interviews again and circle the correct words. _Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.City Living Elementary, my dear Tara!Main characters Roberto ChavezMike JohnsonSun-hee ParkTara GreeneTakeshi MifuneClaudia OliveiraLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.City Living In this episode, Tara acts like her favorite detective to solve “The Mystery of the Missing Yogurt.”Tara invites her friends over to find out who ate Sun-hees yogurt.Someone in this room has committed a crime.PreviewLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Tara explains the crime and gives details about how the criminal worked.The thief worked calmly, quietly, and very neatly.City Living In this episode, Tara acts like her favorite detective to solve “The Mystery of the Missing Yogurt.”PreviewLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.She then starts pointing the finger at people she thinks were involved.I have an alibi. I was out of town last week.City Living In this episode, Tara acts like her favorite detective to solve “The Mystery of the Missing Yogurt.”PreviewLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Tara accuses Claudia and describes how she thinks Claudia stole the yogurt.It was late you slowly entered the kitchen City Living In this episode, Tara acts like her favorite detective to solve “The Mystery of the Missing Yogurt.”PreviewLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Then, while Claudia is telling Tara that shes innocent, the real “criminal” walks in!City Living In this episode, Tara acts like her favorite detective to solve “The Mystery of the Missing Yogurt.”PreviewLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case. Look at the photos below. Then answer the questions. Choose a, b, or c.1. According to Tara, who committed a crime?2. How does Tara describe the “criminal”?3. What is Robertos alibi?City LivingPreviewKeysSomeone in this room has committed a crime.The thief worked calmly, quietly, and very neatly.I have an alibi. I was out of town last week.a. one of her friendsb. a person they dont knowc. a neighbora. nervousb. calmc. noisya. He was asleep.b. He was out of town.c. He doesnt like yogurt.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.4. What “crime” is Tara accusing Claudia of committing?5. How does Tara say Claudia took the yogurt?City LivingPreviewKeysa. breaking somethingb. stealing somethingc. lying about somethinga. slowly and neatlyb. quickly and noisilyc. nervously and quietlyIt was late you slowly entered the kitchen Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case. Look at the photos below. Then answer the questions. Choose a, b, or c. While You WatchWhat happens? Watch the video. Number the sentences from 1 to 6 to put them in order.City LivingWhile You WatchLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case. While You WatchWhat happens? Watch the video. Number the sentences from 1 to 6 to put them in order.Tara shows everyone the “weapon.”Tara comes in and starts talking about a “crime.”Roberto, Claudia, Takeshi, and Sun-hee are sitting in the living room.Mike comes in, goes to the refrigerator, and takes some yogurt.Tara accuses Claudia of eating Sun-hees yogurt.Sun-hee says her yogurt is missing.City LivingWhile You WatchKeys4_2_1_6_5_3_Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Here are some useful expressions in the video. Everyday EnglishTalking about possibility and impossibility Adverbs of manner Come on.Does anybody know ?Go on.What are you talking about?Whats up?Who knows Well,Now.NoteIts very likely Maybe calmly carefully neatlyquietlyslowly City LivingLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.While You WatchLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.City Living(1) why Tara asked us to come here today?She said something about solving a crime and arresting a criminal.Watch the video again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear. Does anybody know KeysWhile You WatchRoberto:Takeshi:Tara:All:Tara:Sun-hee:Tara:Sun-hee:Tara:Someone in this room has committed a crime.What? (2) . (3) ?A theft. Someone ate Sun-hees yogurt! (4) , my yogurt is missing. But its OK. Its only yogurt.It starts with yogurt. Next time its your cookies, your ice cream . (5) where it will end? OK . OK. (6) .(7) one of you did it because you all have a key to this apartment.Come onWhat are you talking about WellWho knowsGo on Its very likelyCity LivingWhile You WatchLesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Watch the video again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear. KeysCity LivingWhile You WatchIm the detective. I didnt do it. (8) . The thief worked (9) , (10) , and very (11) . (12) the weapon. (holds up spoon) Clean and dry.Tara:Confess! Youre always too busy to go shopping! You didnt have any yogurt. You were hungry. It was late! You waited until everyone went to bed and then you (13) entered the kitchen, you made sure no one was there, then you (14) took this spoon and very (15) opened the refrigerator door and ate Sun - hees yogurt! (jokingly) No! No! Its not true!Tara:Claudia:Mike:(enters apartment using key) Hey, everyone! (to Tara while taking spoon and walking towards fridge) Thanks. Nice hat! (to all while eating yogurt) (16) ?NowcalmlyquietlyneatlyNoteslowlycarefullyquietlyWhats upHere are more useful expressions used in talking about possibility and impossibility. Useful ExpressionsExpressing impossibility City LivingAfter You Watch Expressing possibility Its likely / probable / quite possible that Hes likely to I dare say that Very likely / Probably / Possibly / Perhaps / Maybe, Theres a high possibility of The possibility / probability / likelihood of isIt seems unlikely / impossible / improbable that Hes unlikely to There is no possibility / likelihood / chance of There is no possibility / likelihood / chance that The news cannot / couldnt be true. Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Tell your partner about something you dont believe in and give your reasons. You may use the information in the box to create conversations. City LivingAfter You Watch A: It seems unlikely that in the Lindbergh kidnapping Bruno Hauptmann was the real kidnapper. B: Why do you think so? A: Well, nobodys likely to be so silly to leave all the evidences there for people to find. Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.Tell your partner about something you dont believe in and give your reasons. You may use the information in the box to create conversations. City LivingAfter You Watch Information for practiceSomething that you dont believeThe Apollo Moon landing really happened.The Loch Ness monster exists.Crop circles are created by UFOs.Your partners responsesAre you kidding?Are you sure?Really?Your reasonsThe pictures show that the flag was fluttering, but there is no air or wind on the Moon.Nobody has so far seen it in person and the photos are very unclear and could be fake.I dont believe in UFOs. Crop circles could be made overnight by somebody with simple instruments.Lesson B Mysteries and strange eventsLesson A A detective is on the case.庄智象王 乐陈 菊许 茜 王 沛：出 版 人策 划： 责任编辑： 校对测试：编著者：美方 Susan Stempleski Andy Curtis James R. Morgan Nancy Douglas中方 杨惠中 高 霞 张红霞 王跃武 制作策划：邬宏江程序设计：严孜予美术设计：吕振寓 上海乐吾数码设计有限公司制作上海外语教育出版社出版 上海外语教育出版社，2008ISBN 978-7-900717-41-2/H 26