Lane's End Farm

Chapter 6 -  The Farm at Lane's End  - Chapter 6 -  Listen to the key words, then listen to the text, and, finally, answer the questions. Key Words Fox den  - where foxes  live.  to turn in  - to go to bed in a jiffy  - in a very short time.  I'll be back in a jiffy. discharge papers  - release documents from hospital - permission to go home. to nip  - to go quickly - I'll just nip next door. Bangers and mash  - sausages and mashed potatoes sound asleep  - fast asleep - sleeping deeply. in the nick of time  - at/ in  the very last moment/minute   Questions Where did Farmer Ken see a fox? What do foxes like for dinner? What was Dave's plan for Sunday lunch? What did mum want help with at the hospital? What did Farmer Ken and Dave bring with them for mum's luggage? What did the nurse tell mum? Why did mum need help going upstairs? What did Farmer Ken forget to do in the bedroom? What did Dave offer mum for lunch? Did Farmer Ken forget to lock the chicken coop?

Archive    The Farm at Lane's End  -   Chapter 1.   An Invitation   Farmer Ken and Dave his son are just having breakfast.  An invitation has arrived with the post.  Dave is excited.  He wants to know more.       Key Words  Never mind -  don't worry - it's no problem Pint - a big beer Grand - a thousand  -   5 grand = 5 thousand Questions - Is Farmer Ken cooking breakfast or lunch?    What has Dave just finished doing? Which season is it in this story?   What does Farmer Ken tell Dave over breakfast?   Who has written to Farmer Ken?   Good news or bad news?   Who is getting married?    Who is Cousin Jane getting married to?  Is Rajeeve's father rich or poor?  Why is Rajeeve's father rich? Where is Dave's mother?   + + + + + + The Farm at Lane's End -  Chapter 2  -   Visiting Time at the Hospital Mum's very good news.  Decent meals from now on.  Mum will need a new dress.  A terrible job. Click here to listen to Chapter 2 Key Words Yorkshire - short for