Chapter 22

 

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

Key words and phrases

Rolling in money means you are very, very rich.

Rip off - When you rip someone off you cheat them financially.  You charge them too much for something. a

Every trick in the box.  If someone knows every  trick in the box they are bad.  They know many different ways of doing something bad or criminal.

Questions

Why did Andy phone Farmer Ken?

How much did Farmer want to charge Andy for the tractor?

What was Andy's plan for the tractor?

Why is Andy rolling in money?

Why was  700 pounds for the tractor a rip off?

Who was Dave going to phone to help get the tractor working?

How was Jean going to help with the tractor?

Why do you believe that Farmer Ken is an honest man?

Would you buy a second hand car from Farmer Ken?

Why is there nothing nicer nicer than a nice cup of tea?

Chapter 21

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

Chapter 21 - Key words or phrases,-

I hav.en't a clue, this means I have no idea. I haven't a clue what she's talking about.

Worth a try means it would be a good idea to do it.  It might work.

According to - this tells us what someone has written or said.  According to Andy, tourism would be good for the village.  

A sly old fox is a clever or cunning old man.

To count us in mens to include us.  That's a great idea!  Count us in.

Questions -

What is Andy's plan for Tootenhoe?

What would Andy like Ken to do?

Would the cycle track be near the river or near the house?

Where would the cycle track start and finish?

Who owns the tea shop at the start and finish of the cycle track? 

Why is Andy a sly old fox?

How will the cycle track help Andy?

What does Jean want to sell on her stand?

What advantages will the cycle track have for the village?

What do you think of Andy's plan?