BEFORE READING
A. Look at the pictures and select the best answer for the questions.
1. When does the story happen? In the present In the future Long ago
2. Who is the story about? Young people Older people Children
3. Who steals money from people? The police Dan A robber
WHILE READING
Chapter 1
1. What happens every day near the shops? A woman likes running there Someone takes money from people Dan and Sue go shopping
2. What does the young man do to the old woman? He takes her bag He puts his hand on her leg He puts his hand on her arm
3. Who says this in the story?
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
5. Are these statements true or false?
The man with the long hair picks up the money
The man with the long hair takes the money from Sue
Sue is following a woman with a baby
It’s very quiet in Dale Avenue
Peter Jones takes the radio from Sue’s pocket
Chapter 4
5. Answer the questions.
a. Who calls a police car on her radio? Sue Dan The old woman Peter
b. Who hits Jim? The police officer The woman The jogger
c. Who helps Jim out of the water? Sue Dan Peter
d. Who goes behind the café? Sue and Dan Dan and Jim Peter and Linda
e. Who takes Peter’s arms from behind? Dan Linda Sue Tim
Chapter 5
6. Are these statements true or false?
The police take Peter to the police station
Linda knows Peter
Linda tries to help Peter
Linda is angry with Peter
Peter runs away, but Linda finds him