paragraph gives the main topic and most important facts. The followings are all covered.

　　When and where was the boy missing?

　　What caused the boy's sudden disappearance?

　　How old was the boy?

Why do people show interest in his disappearance?

3 Ask students to scan the article again and locate specific information according to C1 and C2. The first three questions in C1 check some background information about Justin while Questions 4 and 5 check students' comprehension about aliens. C2 requires students to identify some details to support the main points of the story. Ask students to complete the exercises individually and check them as a class. If there are disagreements, welcome them. The teacher can ask students to distinguish between facts and opinions about Justin Foster.

　　Answers C1 1 He lives in Dover, New Hampshire.

2 He plays basketball and baseball.

3 He has a sister.

4 They were white.

5 Mavis Wood has been taken.

6 Sam Peterson was in charge of the case.

　　C2

Main points Supporting details Justin Foster went missing.

Mrs Foster thought that Justin had stayed the night at a friend's house.

Mr Foster was surprised that his son did not tell anyone that he was staying out late.

Justin Foster did not show up at the family lunch the next day. The police found that Justin returned home. Justin's friends said that Justin headed home after playing basketball with them.

Witnesses said that they saw Justin walking towards his home at 10.45 p.m..

Kelly heard him put on his favourite CD.