Vocabulary 

1. curt (adj)       2. diplomat (n)        3. modest (adj)

4. unpredictable (adj)        5. suburb (n)

First, match up these definitions with the words above:

• impossible or difficult to predict

• humble, not showing off your abilities or qualities

• a person whose job is to represent their country in other countries

• a area / neighbourhood around a city where most people live

• a short, almost rude answer

Next, complete and add these examples to your vocabulary list (you could have a go at expanding them).

• an ____________ situation

• The British ____________ working in Paris

• The handsome, ____________ Spanish tennis champion

• a _________ answer

• Aston, Nechells and Handsworth are all ________s of Birmingham.

Questions

Read the questions carefully before you listen.

1.What does Sophie use as a scarf?

2.How did Matteo learn to speak and read English?

3.Why do you think Matteo’s face becomes haughty and his     answers become curt?

4.How does Sophie save herself on the chapel roof?

5.Do you believe Matteo when he says he didn’t see anything?         Why / Why not?

Now you’re ready to listen and read. Check your vocabulary and answer the questions.