The Farm at Lane's End - Chapter 40
The Farm at Lane's End is the story of English country life. Farmer Ken, his wife Jean, and their son Dave. In chapter 40, Dave is telling his parents all about the party he went to the night before.
Vocabulary
The bee's knees - This is an idiom. It means an outstanding person or thing.
Second to none is another was of saying the best.
Don't be so cocky means don't be so over confident (arrogant).
Over the moon. If you are over the moon you are overly (very/very) happy.
And now to our story. The Farm at Lane's End, chapter 40
How was the party you went to last night, Dave?
I have to say, mum and dad, it was one of the best parties I've ever been to. It was magic. Mike and Alison did a great job. They were the perfect hosts.
Tell us more, Dave. Spill the beans.
The food was brilliant. Alsion made Beef Wellington. Yumie, yumie. It was the best I'd ever, ever had. The cocktails Mike served were second to none, And the discussions we had were fantastic.
What was discussed, Dave?
Really high things, dad. Mainly philosophy, art, and books. Things you wouldn't understand, dad.
Don't be so cocky, Dave. You should never underestimate people. Life is full of surprises. Be careful what you say.
And, what was Claire wearing, Dave?
Claire, she was fantastic. She was the bee's knees. She wore a dress she had made herself. Beautiful yellows and blues, and her bag was the one I bought her in Paris. Claire was the most beautiful woman at the party.
And, what did you give Alison and Mike?
We gave them a book about French gardens.
And, did they like it?
They were over the moon! They're into all things French.
And, would you be in for a nice cup of tea, Dave?
Yes please, mum. And, if you have it, a nice slice of cherry cake, too.
Questions
Why was Claire the bee's knees? Please describe Claire's dress. Was Claire's dress homemade? What did Alsion serve for main course? Was Dave happy with the cocktails? Why did Ken tell Dave off? Why is it bad to be cocky? Was Claire's bag Italian? What did Claire and Dave give Alison and Mike? Why were Alison and Mike over the moon with Claire's and Dave's present? Why are French gardens so beautiful? Why are English gardens the best in world?
