Question

She set off... as if determined to put the new regime into practice immediately.’ a) What was the ‘new regime’? b) Why did she want to practise the new regime immediately?​

Answer 1

She set off... as if determined to put the new regime into practice immediately.’ to save his son's life.

Explanation:

• Mrs.Pumphrey had a son named Tricki.
• Due to overweight, he was not able to walk and talk properly.
• Mr.Herriot, his doctor asked his mother to cut down his sweet foot and extra calories but she couldn't do so.
• Mr.Herriot warned her about his health and her new regime was to make his son exercise daily.
• She wanted to practice the new regime immediately because otherwise his health will go down and will become ill.