Maudie

Before watching

Match each expression in column A with the meaning in column B. Make five of your own
sentences with the expressions.

A B
1. look after somebody a. a set of equipment or tools you need for a
2. spiffy dresser particular activity
3. gracing somebody with a presense b. very neat, attractive, and fashionable
4. housemaid c. to make certain that you know what is
5. wharf happening
6. orphanage d. a large house where children who are
7. cripple orphans live and are taken care of
8. gear e. to bring honour to an occasion or group of
9. lazy arse people by coming to something
10. to keep track of f. to take care of someone by helping them
g. the part of your body that you sit on
h. a structure that is built out into the water
so that boats can stop next to it
i. someone who is unable to walk properly
because their legs are damaged or injured, now
considered offensive
j. a female servant who cleans someone’s
house

While watching

Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

stew arthritis click stain snazzy

plate fancy live-in-maid hire

1. Got a lot on my __________.

2. If someone applied for that job, __________ them.
3. You are determined to put a __________ on this family name.
4. You want me to pay you money, but you don't know a __________ about cleaning.
5. Wanna a bowl of __________ .
6. I'm not too __________.
7. So you've got a _____________in there?
8. Some __________ shoes, they are!
9. Can you give me anything for my __________, please.

Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. There is only one possible answer for each.

1. What was the surname of Maud's husband?

a) Everett
b) John
c) Lewis

2. Where did Maud and her husband first meet?

a) in the forest
b) on the road
c) in the shop

3. What didn't Everett do?

a) sell fish
b) chop wood
c) fix cars
d) keep chickens

4. What was the first thing Maud painted in the house?

a) picture
b) chair
c) shelf
d) door

5. What was the first painting Sandra noticed in Everett's house?

a) flowers
b) tree
c) birds
d) chicken

6. Where did Maud and Everett live?

a) in Bristol
b) in Marshalltown
c) in Brooklyn
d) in the field

“An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself.”