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Cooking Dinner Together

Sum up what was said by answering the following questions. The final summary should be in sentence form.

  1. What did the family do together?

  2. What secret came out during dinner?

  3. How did they finish the evening?

IDIOM USE

Spill the beans – We use this idiom when someone accidentally reveals a secret.

Ways we use it:

  1. Parties: letting slip a surprise.

  2. Work: sharing news too early.

  3. Daily life: revealing private information.

Examples:

  • “He spilled the beans about the surprise party.”

  • “She accidentally spilled the beans about the new project.”

  • “Don’t spill the beans — it’s supposed to be a secret.”

PHRASAL VERB USE

Put away – We use this phrasal verb when returning things to their proper place.

Ways we use it:

  1. Storing food or dishes.

  2. Putting clothes back in drawers.

  3. Saving money.

Examples in different tenses:

  • Present: “I always put away my books after studying.”

  • Past: “She put away the groceries yesterday.”

  • Continuous: “They are putting away the toys now.”

  • Future: “We will put away the chairs after the party.”

TRANSCRIPT

“Last night, our family decided to cook dinner together, and the kitchen quickly became lively. My sister chopped vegetables while my dad grilled chicken on the stove. I prepared the salad and set the table. While placing the plates, my brother accidentally spilled the beans about a surprise party he was planning for our cousin’s graduation. Everyone froze for a moment, then burst out laughing at his mistake. My mom reminded him that he should be more careful about keeping secrets. After dinner, we all worked together to put away the leftovers, stack the dishes, and wipe down the counters. It took time, but sharing the work made the meal more enjoyable and turned the evening into a happy memory.”