Listen to an excerpt from the diary of a 13 year old girl Zlata Fillipovic who writes of the horrors of war in Sarajevo in her book Zlata's Diary.

Based on your listening of the passage, complete the following statements.

1. The first sign of approaching war was ……………….

2. The family went into the cellar when …………………

3. The 'awful cellar' was the only place that could save their lives because ……………

4. Zlata's friend, Nina died when …………………...

5. Zlata and her father were worried about her mother's safety because .............

The author realises why Nicola and Jacopo work so hard. Yet he does not go in to meet their sister nor does he speak to them about what he learns from the nurse. Working in groups, discuss the following aspects of the story and share your views with the class.

The trust they place in the author

The author realises why Nicola and Jacopo work so hard. Yet he does not go in to meet their sister nor does he speak to them about what he learns from the nurse. Working in groups, discuss the following aspects of the story and share your views with the class.

The reason the author does not disclose to them that he knows their secret.

As the author, write an article on the lesson of love, faith and trust that you have learnt from the two young boys of Verona.

After her brothers' visit, Lucia writes a page in her diary about her past life and her present situation. As Lucia write the diary entry in about 150 words.