The Kind Hairdresser

Joseph was a hairdresser in a small village. He cut and styled all the women’s hair, all the men’s hair and all
the kids’ hair. He did a good job. Everybody liked him. One day, at 8:30 am,
the
Nofirst appointment,
charge today Jenny the florist went into Joseph’s salon. Joseph put
her hair up in a bun. It looked amazing and she posted a photo on facebook.
However, when she went to the cash desk, Joseph refused payment. He said
he was having a community service day. Later that day, Jenny left a
beautiful bouquet of flowers by Joseph’s door.
The next appointment was Jack the butcher. Once again, Joseph did not
accept any money because of community service. Two hours later, Jack took
a big joint of meat to Joseph’s wife. The next appointment was Freddy the
Baker. Same story. No money exchanged hands. Later on, Freddy sent a
delicious cake round to Joseph’s. Many clients and gifts followed.
The last client was Mr Blenkinsop, the rat catcher. Joseph cut his hair
beautifully. He quickly said that because his salon was clean and pest-free, he did not need any gifts! Many
people had a free haircut or hairdo that day and Joseph received many wonderful gifts, but he did not want
anything from Mr Blenkinsop!
Say if the statements are true or false: Correct the false ones:
1. Joseph was the only hairdresser in his village. T/F
2. He didn’t cut the children’s hair. T/F
3. He was popular and well-liked in the village. T/F
4. Jenny the florist’s hairdo was very expensive. T/F
5. Jenny posted her photo on social media. T/F
Jenny’s bun
6. The baker sent a piece of meat to Joseph’s wife. T/F
7. Joseph got a lot of gifts in return for his services that day. T/F
8. Joseph immediately told the rat catcher he did not want anything from him. T/F
Answer the questions:
1. What was Joseph’s job?

2. Whose hair did he cut?

3. What time was the first appointment?

4. Who was Joseph’s first appointment?

5. How do you know that the first client was pleased with her haircut?

6. Why did Joseph not take any money?

7. What do the following sell? a) florists b) butchers c) bakers:

a)_________________ b) _________________ c) _________________

 8. How much did the second client pay for the haircut?

9. How did the baker and the butcher thank Joesph?

10. Why did Joseph not want anything from Mr Blenkinsop?

KEYS

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Q&As

1. He was a hairdresser/barber
2. He cut everybody’s hair (everybody in the village)
3. The first appt was at 8.30.
4. Jenny the florist.
5. Because she posted her photo on fb.
6. He was having a community service day.
7. A) flowers/plants/fancy gifts
B) meat – lamb, beef, pork, poultry, sausages, kidney, liver, pies etc
C) bread/bread goods – buns, rolls, baguettes, brioche, cakes, pastries, pies, pasties

8. He paid nothing. Everything was free that day.

9. The baker sent a delicious cake and the butcher took a joint of beef round to Joseph’s.

10. He didn’t want any rats, rat poison or anything like that because his salon was clean and pest
free! Actually, it could ruin his reputation. His salon was nice and clean.