Family Gathering Plans
Listen to the Summary
Alright everyone, let’s get the ball rolling on planning this weekend’s family gathering. It doesn’t need to be fancy, but we do need some organization. First, we should figure out who’s bringing what so we don’t end up with five desserts and no main dish like last time. Aunt Maria said she’d chip in for drinks, and your cousin offered to bring the snacks. I’ll handle the main food if someone can help with cleanup afterward.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll play it by ear and move everything indoors. It’s really about spending time together, not about making things perfect. So please, let’s all stay flexible and cooperative. Family events work best when everyone does their part and keeps a good attitude. I want this weekend to feel easy and enjoyable for everyone. If something unexpected comes up, we’ll just adjust. The goal is laughter, not stress!
Friend’s Text Message
I couldn’t make it to your planning meeting last night. What did your family decide about the gathering? Who’s in charge of what, and what did your aunt mean when she said she’d “chip in” for drinks?
Student Writing Tasks
Write a text reply to your friend’s message.
Use clear, polite sentences.
Summarize what the speaker said in your own words.
Use in Your Daily Life
What do the following idioms and phrasal verbs mean in these sentences from everyday life?
Let’s get the ball rolling on our weekend plans.
We need to figure out a better way to share chores at home.
Everyone agreed to chip in a few dollars for pizza.
If it rains, we’ll just play it by ear and find something else to do.
