In short
Type :Audiobooks
Cultural themes :People & Characters, Everyday Life, Countires & Landscapes, Imagination & Legends
A Nose for Trouble
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Take your students on a thrilling psychological thriller where appearances are deceiving. "A Nose for Trouble" blends genealogical investigation, history (the Titanic), and identity theft in the subdued atmosphere of the British aristocracy. This 32:58 audiobook, rich in plot twists, is ideal for students who wish to sharpen their listening and critical thinking skills when faced with a multifaceted plot.
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Pedagogical Guide
Objective & Plot Summary
Objective: To lead students to follow and comprehend a complex audio plot, identifying key characters, their hidden motivations, and the different levels of the plot (past/present).
Summary: A young American tourist, **Jessica**, discovers she is the spitting image of a portrait in a Welsh manor. What begins as simple curiosity plunges her into a dark family secret linked to the **Titanic**, revealing an identity theft, a double murder, and the fact that her own grandmother is the true heiress of the estate.
Suggested Lesson Flow
1. Before Listening (~10 min): SETTING UP THE MYSTERY
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**Brainstorming:** Discuss keywords:
stately home,aristocracy,heir,impostor,proof. -
**Anticipation:** Present the character map (page 2) and ask students to guess their roles (Who is the hero? The villain?). [Image of a mind map with characters and their roles in a complex mystery]
2. During Listening (~40 min): FOLLOWING THE INVESTIGATION
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**Segmented listening in 3 acts** to manage length and complexity:
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**Act 1 (The Mystery):** Listen until the discovery of the portrait and the meeting with Angela. **Pause:** "What is the connection between Jessica and the portrait?".
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**Act 2 (The Investigation):** Listen until the disappearance of the letter and the photo. **Pause:** "Who are the suspects? What are they trying to hide?".
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**Act 3 (The Resolution):** Listen to the rest for the outcome and the final twist.
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3. After Listening (~15-20 min): UNRAVELING THE PLOT
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**Discussion:** "Who was the real villain: Diana or Bernard? Why? What was the biggest surprise?".
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**Synthesis Task:** In groups, create a diagram or a
