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Complete the sentences






1 Why does she go to Lincoln High?

2. I think Moms done a terrific job of...

3. We may not have much money, but.

4. Her older brothers and sisters.

5. Wouldnt you like to have someone hand?

3. Answer the questions:

Is Melissa or Mike right in this situation? What do you think of Jory?

Do you agree with Melissa, that money doesnt buy happiness?

 

Hardy Boys
by Franklin W. Dixon

In the middle of a gala political banquet, Fenton Hardy is kidnapped. He has two sons: Frank and Joe. Samuel Peterson police chief, their ex-partner in the NYPD (New York Police Department):

For the years they had heard about the police chief from their father, who often reminisced about when he had worked as a New York City police detective. That was before hed set out on his own as a private investigator. Peterson had been Mr. Hardys partner on the force. The Peterson-Hardy combination had cracked some of the toughest cases in the departments history. Sam Peterson had also cracked some long-standing traditions. As the leader of the Guardians, the black police officers association, Peterson had demonstrated the skills that got him chief. The two men had kept in touch, and Hardy was one of the first people Peterson had told about his decision to run for mayor.

Frank had to meet dad. I wonder where he is, said Joe, scanning the room. Last time I saw him, he was talking to Guido Scalpia. Lets go ask Guido, then, said Frank. Itll give us a charge o meet him.

When they finally met and asked the tall former Yankee center fielder about their father, he shook his head. I was talking to him, you know, remembering when he helped to catch a crank that was sending me threatening letters. But at the first whiff of smoke coming into the room, your dad went to find out what was going on. You know that all he needs is a scent of mystery and hes off and running. Ive always thought hes part bloodhound.

Samuel Petersons face turned hard as he listened to the voice from his beeper. He pressed the talk button. Who are you? he demanded. What have you done with Fenton? Come on, chief, you really dont expect me to answer those questions, the voice said. Theres just one question you should be asking. Whats that said Peterson. What do I have to do if I want to see Fenton Hardy alive again? the voice said.Ok, what do I do? said Peterson. He was trying to keep his voice neutral so it gave no hint of the rage that was building up inside him.

Im sorry about your dad really sorry. But you know to keep your mouths shut about it, right? Its job for professionals. the chief took a deep breathe. Five minutes later, the buzzer on Petersons intercom sounded: What is it? Peterson asked. Someone sent you a package, a cop said. Bring it up right away. What about security? Oh, yes check that! The package was already open when the uniformed policemen brought it in and placed it on Petersons desk. Reaching inside, the police chief pulled out a cassette. It is a videotape, said Frank. We can play it right here, in my office. An image of Joe and Franks father appeared on the screen, absolutely clear, every detail sharp, the colour lifelike. There was nothing to say, nothing to do. Peterson and the boys sat alone with their shock and grief. They glued their attention in to the picture of the screen, as if by looking at it hard enough they could change what they saw. Frank shook his head. Thats not stream-its condensation caused by breath on the glass. Dad breathes. Ill get them. Relax, Joe. Believe me; the department is beginning to move on this. Well be quietly checking over the whole hotel. That way, well find out how your dad was taken out of the place. Then, once weve picked up the trail, well follow it and close in. I know youre impatient to find your dad. But trust us. Weve our procedures. Before Peterson could make his next point, the phone rang. I hope you enjoyed the video? What have you done to Fenton Hardy? Drugged him? Weve developed the virus. Virus? And youll be happy to know it works. It works perfectly. Well, virus A isnt our only weapon. We also have virus B. so far weve used it only on laboratory animals, but it kills these little rats amazingly quickly-after several minutes that is. You must pay us 12 million dollars, if you wouldnt do that, well release virus B in 6 of New Yorks largest buildings. Therell be 500 thousand dead-and thatll be only beginning. I give you 3 days.

Fenton Hardy-along with many thousands of innocent victims will be infected with a fatal virus. New York City will turn into a ghost town! A world where darkness rules, the mob is the only law, and murder lurks behind every shadow

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