Lesson 10
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Word |
Meaning |
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League |
A group or organization formed for a particular purpose, often for mutual support or to carry out a shared activity. |
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Advertisement |
A public notice or announcement to promote something, like a job or a product, often found in newspapers, online, or posted in public places. |
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Assistant |
A person who helps or supports someone else, usually in work or tasks, like a helper or a second-in-command. |
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Business |
A company or organization that provides goods or services in exchange for money. It can also refer to someone's occupation or work. |
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Plan |
A set of steps or actions decided on in advance to achieve a goal or solve a problem. |
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Tunnel |
A passage or path that goes underground, usually used to travel through or to hide something, like a secret passage. |
‘Come in, Watson!’ Holmes cried. ‘Mr Wilson is telling me a strange story.’ He turned to the large man. ‘Dr Watson helps me with my detective work.’ Wilson showed us an old advertisement. ‘It began with this,’ he said. ‘I have a shop which isn’t doing well,’ Wilson said. ‘My assistant, Vincent Spaulding, works hard for little money. He showed me this advertisement eight weeks ago. Yes, it was strange, but the money was good!’
Spaulding helped Wilson to get the job at the League of Redheads. He worked there for eight weeks, then suddenly the business closed. [...] Sherlock Holmes asked Wilson’s assistant, Spaulding, some questions, then told Watson his plan. ‘We have to stop a thief - tonight!’ Holmes said suddenly. ‘Meet me at home later.’ That night, I found two men with Holmes in his flat. We went back to the fine street near Wilson’s shop, into a dark building, and down into an underground room. ‘Watson,’ Holmes said quietly,
‘Officer Jones hopes to catch John Clay, a thief. Mr Merryweather works for this bank. There’s £30,000 here and he doesn’t want to lose it.’ We waited. Suddenly, two men climbed up through the floor into the room. Holmes quickly caught the first man. The second man ran outside into the arms of a policeman. ‘Thank you, Holmes,’ said Merryweather. ‘You saved the bank tonight. You really are a great detective.’
1- What was the main reason Mr. Wilson was involved in the strange situation with the Red-headed League?
a) He wanted to get a job at a bank.
b) His assistant, Vincent Spaulding, found the advertisement and encouraged him to apply.
c) He was trying to catch a thief.
d) He needed to pay off his debts.
2- Why did Wilson’s assistant, Vincent Spaulding, suggest he apply for the Red-headed League?
a) Because the job offered a lot of money.
b) Because Spaulding wanted to get a promotion.
c) Because Spaulding wanted to become a detective.
d) Because Spaulding thought it would help Wilson’s shop.
3- What happened after Mr. Wilson worked for the Red-headed League for eight weeks?
a) He became wealthy.
b) The business closed suddenly.
c) He got a promotion.
d) He became good friends with Vincent Spaulding.
4- What was Holmes' plan to stop a thief?
a) To arrest Vincent Spaulding.
b) To catch John Clay, a known thief.
c) To investigate the bank where Mr. Merryweather worked.
d) To find out who was behind the Red-headed League.
5. Why was Mr. Merryweather worried about the £30,000?
a) He had lost it in a bet.
b) It was being stolen from the bank.
c) He was saving it for a special event.
d) It was going to be donated to charity.
6. How did Holmes and his companions stop the thieves?
a) They chased them through the streets.
b) They waited in the underground room and caught the thieves when they arrived.
c) They tricked them into leaving the bank.
d) They called for backup from the police before doing anything.
7. How did Mr. Merryweather react after the thieves were caught?
a) He thanked Holmes for saving the bank.
b) He asked Holmes to help him get more money.
c) He offered Holmes a reward.
d) He ignored Holmes and left immediately.
