Chapter 20

The Farm at Lane's End is the story of English country life.  Farmer Ken, his wife Jean, and Dave their son.        For the characters in this story, please click here

Key words or phrases -

To ENROLL means to register or sign up for something. I have enrolled with the army.  I have enrolled in a French course.  I have signed up for a Spanish conversation course.  

WHAT ABOUT . . . . .?  This a question phrase. It means what do you think of something or would you consider something?  What about going out tomorrow?  Would you consider going out tomorrow?  

ACTUALLY is connected with the truth.  A fact.  I actually did see Mary last week.

TO MAKE UP ONE´S MIND - To make up one's mind is to make a decision. To decide.  Please make up your mind!  Shall we go today or tomorrow??

Questions

Which course have Claire and Dave signed up for?

Where is the French course being held?

Where are Dave and Claire getting their text books from?

Why do Dave and Claire want to learn French?

Is French a romantic language?

Is Paris a romantic city?

When are Dave and Claire going to Paris?

Would you like to go to Paris in the spring?

Why is French food the best in world?

 

Chapter 19

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Key words or phrases

By the way - Another topic that is related, but not directly involved with the subjet being discussed.

Conductor - The leader of an orchestra, the person who directs the orchestra,  The person with the batton. Batton is the short stick that conductors use to guide the orchestra.

Shepherd's Pie - This is a traditional English dish.  Mince meat with a generous topping of crispy mashed potatoes.

To fancy something means to really want something.  I really fancy fish and chips for lunch!  

Questions

When is the concert?

Where is the concert?

What is the choir singing, or, what is the choir putting on?

Is this Ken's favourite Schubert mass?

What time does the concert start?

Who is conducting the choir?

Who is singing a solo?

What have Ken and Jean decided to do before going to the concert?

Where are Ken and Jean going after the concert?

Chapter 18

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Key Words / Phrases

Gale force winds - very, very strong winds

Low lying ground / low lying areas  - very low gound at or very near sea level. 

The wind is getting up - the wind is becoming stronger, the wind is getting stronger

Questions

Where did Dave hear the storm warning?

Where was the storm coming from?

Where were the cows?

Does the bottom field often flood?

Why does the bottom field often flood?

Can cows swim?

Was the washing still on the line?

What did Farmer Ken and Dave do first?

What was the weather like in Scotland?

What is Jean going to do to help the poor Scottish people?

Do you like English cherry cake?

 

Chapter 17

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Key Words

Pastel colours - Pastel colours are soft shades of colours.  Pastel colours show moods such as optimismus,  joy, peace, and innocence.

Incredible - Incredible means almost impossible to believe.  An incredible story, for example.

A table cloth is a cloth that protects the surface of a table. 

Friends in common are friends that other people you know know as well.

Knives, forks, and spoons are words you should know as well.

Questions

What is Claire's proffesion?

Are Claire's paintings oil or water colours?

Where did Claire study art?

Why do you like pastel colours?

What did Claire cook for dinner?

What was Dave's reaction when he saw Claire's table?

What kind of music does Dave prefer?

What kind of music does Claire love?

What did Dave and Claire discuss over dinner?

Is Edinburgh the capital city of Wales or Ireland?

What time did Dave arrive home from Claire's?