Rooftoppers – Chapter 16  – part 2

Vocabulary

1. copper (n)               2. dislodge (v)              3. calloused (adj)

4. parapet (n)               5. panicky (adj)            6. startlingly (adv)

First, match up these:

• a bronze-coloured metal
• skin that has become hard and thick
• very surprisingly
• nervous, anxious
• a low wall around a roof or bridge etc.
• to force something out of its correct place

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

• _____________ expensive
• ____________ finger-tips
• a ____________-bottomed saucepan
• a ____________ driver
• The stone castle _____________
• The wind __________d the bird’s nest.

Read the questions carefully before you listen.

Questions

 1. According to Matteo, which roofs are best?

2. How did Matteo get the purplish scar from his belly to his ribcage?

3. Which animal does Matteo use to describe the gap between the roofs?

4. Do you think Sophie trusts Matteo? Why? Why not? Use evidence from the text     to support your answer.

Now read and listen to chapter 16 – part 2 (2 videos) and check your answers.