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Relaxing After a Busy Day

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

  1. What did the person do after work?

  2. What decision did they make about the evening?

  3. How did they relax before going to bed?

IDIOM USE

Call it a night – We use this idiom when stopping an activity in the evening to rest or sleep.

Ways we use it:

  1. Work: stopping work late at night.

  2. School: ending homework for the evening.

  3. Daily life: deciding to go to bed early.

Examples:

  • “It’s late, let’s call it a night.”

  • “After finishing my essay, I called it a night.”

  • “We had fun, but it’s time to call it a night.”

PHRASAL VERB USE

Sit down – We use this phrasal verb when lowering yourself into a seat or pausing to relax.

Ways we use it:

  1. Taking a seat at a table or chair.

  2. Pausing to rest after being busy.

  3. Figurative: meeting to discuss something.

Examples in different tenses:

  • Present: “Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.”

  • Past: “She sat down after running.”

  • Continuous: “They are sitting down to eat dinner now.”

  • Future: “We will sit down to talk tomorrow.”

TRANSCRIPT

“After a long, exhausting day at work, I finally arrived home and wanted nothing more than peace and quiet. I changed into comfortable clothes, brewed a warm cup of tea, and turned on some soft music. I decided it was best to call it a night instead of staying up late to watch TV. Before heading to bed, I took a few minutes to sit down with my journal and note the highlights of my day. The simple act of reflecting on my thoughts and winding down slowly helped me relax. By the time I went to bed, I felt calm, rested, and ready to start a new day.”