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Coffee with a Friend

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

  1. Where did the two friends meet?

  2. What idiom described their fun time?

  3. What did they decide to do after coffee?

IDIOM USE

Have a blast – We use this idiom when describing a really fun or enjoyable experience.

Ways we use it:

  1. Social events: parties or gatherings.

  2. Outings: trips or special occasions.

  3. Daily life: any time that feels exciting or fun.

Examples:

  • “We had a blast at the party last night.”

  • “She is having a blast on her vacation.”

  • “The kids had a blast playing outside.”

PHRASAL VERB USE

Hang out – We use this phrasal verb when spending casual time with others.

Ways we use it:

  1. Social: spending time with friends.

  2. Leisure: relaxing at home.

  3. Informal: passing time together.

Examples in different tenses:

  • Present: “We often hang out after class.”

  • Past: “They hung out at the mall yesterday.”

  • Continuous: “He is hanging out with friends now.”

  • Future: “We will hang out this weekend.”

TRANSCRIPT

“This afternoon, I met my best friend at a local café after not seeing her for weeks. We ordered lattes, found a quiet table by the window, and began to talk. She shared funny stories from work, and I told her about my new classes. We laughed, teased each other, and really had a blast just catching up. After finishing our drinks, we decided to hang out for a while longer by walking through the park nearby. The weather was perfect, and the conversation never stopped. Spending a simple afternoon together reminded us how much we really enjoyed one another’s company.”