Stories for English Learners
02. Leave It to Me
Aprende expresiones idiomáticas y phasal verbs con las historias de este detective.
This English mystery course features 11 lessons full of expressions (idioms, phrasal verbs, etc.) and characters that your intermediate to advanced students will grow to love. Each episode features a dialogue between the famous Detective Bossley and one of his prime suspects. 02. Leave It to Me.
- Juan Carlos Martinez
- Idioms Course
Detective’s Log
The parents and students at Mountain Berry High are frustrated about this fire alarm business. I’m going to do my best to get to the bottom of things and find the prankster.
Today, I’m heading to the school to talk with the principal. I’m hoping she’ll give me some leads on some of the problematic students. You have to start somewhere
Exercise A
Vocabulary for the story
- Arrange the words on the left side to their correct meanings on the right side by dragging and dropping them.
- Once you have matched all the words, click the “Check Answers” button to see the result.
Ejercicio A
Audio
- Listen to the audio carefully.
- Answer the questions based on what you heard.
- Submit your answers when you are finished.
- Good luck and enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate (B2)
Audio
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON: Thank you for coming to help us, Detective Bossley. I hear you’re the best of the best.
DETECTIVE BOSSLEY:I’ve solved a few mysteries in my time. I understand you have a prankster on your hands.
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON:Prankster is an understatement. This fire alarm business has really gotten out of hand. I feel like I need to be here around the clock!
DETECTIVE BOSSLEY:I understand this has turned into an everyday nuisance. Do you have any suspects in mind?
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON:I have an inkling that one of the seniors is behind this.
DETECTIVE BOSSLEY:Are there any particular troublemakers I should be aware of?
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON:Hmm… There’s Maximilian. He’s always pushing my buttons. He rear-ended my car in the school parking lot a few years ago.
DETECTIVE BOSSLEY:(sarcastically) That sounds like an accident.
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON:Last year he ripped off one of the teachers. He stole her wallet. I usually try to give kids the benefit of the doubt, but we caught him on camera.
DETECTIVE BOSSLEY:Okay. I’ll have a word with this Maximilian fellow. Are there any other troublemakers that come to mind?
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON:Let’s see. There’s Clarissa. She’s the class clown in grade 12. But she’s rarely in class.
DETECTIVE BOSSLEY:How will I find her?
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON:If she’s not toilet papering the halls, she’s out getting a new tattoo or piercing.
DETECTIVE BOSSLEY:Okay. Well, this is a good start. Leave it to me. I’m sure I’ll find your prankster in no time.
PRINCIPAL DAVIDSON:I know I can count on you to get to the bottom of this, Detective. I’ve watched you on TV. You’ve solved a lot of tough mysteries.
Exercise B
Comprehension
Read each question carefully, select your answer from the dropdown menu, and click on ‘Submit Answers’ to see your score. If you didn’t answer correctly, note your mistakes and try again.
Exercise C - Writing
Writing Task: “The Importance of Security Measures in Schools”
Instructions:
Carefully read the provided story about Detective Bossley’s conversation with Principal Davidson regarding the false fire alarms at Mountain Berry High.
Write an essay discussing the importance of implementing security measures in schools, focusing on how such measures can help prevent incidents like the one in the story.
Be sure to include at least 3 phrasal verbs from the story or any others you have learned in class. The phrasal verbs from the story include:
- get out of hand
- push someone’s buttons
- give the benefit of the doubt
- get to the bottom of
In your essay, address the following points:
- What are some examples of effective security measures that can be implemented in schools?
- How can these security measures help prevent incidents like the one at Mountain Berry High?
- What are the potential drawbacks or challenges of implementing such measures in schools?
- How can schools balance safety and security with the need to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for students?
Write a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words.
Remember to check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation before submitting the task. Use appropriate academic language and structure your essay with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Good luck!
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