The I.T Crowd – Series 1 Episode 6 - Aunt Irma visits

Comprehension:

1) Who does the boss thank for integrating the new computer system?

2) Who does Roy insult on the phone?

3) What does Jen mean when she says that Aunt Irma is visiting?

4) Why does Moss have to see the psychiatrist?

5) How does Moss feel about seeing the psychiatrist?

6) What does Roy tell the boss he is doing at the snack machine?

7) What are the two explanations Jen gives for the boy’s irrational behaviour?

8) How does Roy feel?

9) What symptoms does Moss describe in the email he sends out?

10) What would cheer Jen up?

Match the expressions with their definitions

Run that past me again	Avoid excessive bureaucracy
Cut the red tape	Stop annoying me
Dont get on her nerves	Say that to me one more time
Stop getting at me!	If things ever became too stressful
What’s that got to do with us?	I promise
They are driving me out of my mind	Why is that important for us
You’ve got big balls	They are making me go crazy
If things ever got on top of you…	You’re very brave
I swear to god	Don’t annoy her

Grammar

PAST CRITICISM

should + have + 3^rd form

Roy told Moss ‘You shouldn’t have sent that email!’

We use should have + 3^rd to criticise past actions.

Use should or shouldn’t have + suitable verb (3^rd form) in the following sentences

The boss ____ ____ ____ The IT guys for their hard work.

Moss ____ ____ ____ everbody that Jen was dead.

Roy ____ ____ ____ the table with his hammer when Jen was in a delicate mood.

Roy ____ ____ ____ crisps from the machine.

Jen ____ ____ ____ with Moss.

What should/shouldn’t you have done in the past week? Criticise yourself.

Discussion questions

Have you ever felt like colleagues or bosses have been ungrateful for the hard work you have done?

What or who gets on your nerves (at work)?

Do you have a psychiatrist at your place of work? Do you think they are a good idea? Should they also work in schools?

What do you think are the most common reasons that people commit suicide?

What helps to cheer you up if you are in a gloomy mood?

Does your company have parties for employees? What are they like?

Answers:

1) The lawyers, the accounts department and the toilet cleaners.

2) His mum.

3) It’s a euphemism for her monthly period.

4) Because he said that Jen was dead in the last episode.

5) Great! The psychiatrist is a lady.

6) Stealing food.

7) Too much sugar, aunt Irma is visiting the boys.

8) Delicate, annoyed and he thinks he is ugly.

9) Headache, weight gain, irritability, anxiety, breast tenderness.

10) A big girls night out

Match the expressions with their definitions

Run that past me again	Say that to me one more time
Cut the red tape	Avoid excessive bureaucracy
Dont get on her nerves	Don’t annoy her
Stop getting at me!	Stop annoying me
What’s that got to do with us?	Why is that important for us
They are driving me out of my mind	They are making me go crazy
You’ve got big balls	You’re very brave
If things ever got on top of you…	If things ever became too stressful
I swear to god	I promise

Grammar (suggested answers)

1) should have thanked

2) shouldn’t have told

3) shouldn’t have banged/hit

4) shouldn’t have stolen

5) shouldn’t have slept