Understanding 14
Cooking Dinner Together
Listen to the following audio
Answer the following questions
What did the family do together?
What secret came out during dinner?
How did they finish the evening?
Sum up what happened as if you were explaining it to a friend.
Read the transcript if needed
“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.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: Spill the beans – we use this idiom when someone accidentally reveals a secret.
Examples to use:
“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: Put away – we use this phrasal verb when returning things to their proper place.
Examples to use:
“I always put away my books after studying.”
“She put away the groceries yesterday.”
“They are putting away the toys now.”
“We will put away the chairs after the party.”
