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Family Dinner

家庭晚饭

周明 的 家 在 晚上 吃 家庭 晚饭。今天 是 星期天，全家 在 家里。爸爸 做 米饭 和 鸡肉，妈妈 煮 汤 和 蔬菜。奶奶 切 水果，爷爷 摆 桌子。姐姐 拿 筷子 和 碗，弟弟 拿 盘子 和 杯子。大家 坐在 餐桌 旁，闻到 好香 的 味道。开始 吃饭 时，大家 说 谢谢。爸爸 问 今天 的 学校 怎么样，弟弟 说 很 有意思。妈妈 笑着 听，奶奶 说 多 吃 点。饭后，姐姐 帮 妈妈 洗碗，爷爷 收拾 桌子。全家 一起 聊天，讲 笑话。晚上 很 安静，他们 觉得 很 温暖，很 开心。

English Translation

Zhou Ming’s family eats a family dinner in the evening. Today is Sunday, and the whole family is at home. Dad makes rice and chicken, and Mom cooks soup and vegetables. Grandma cuts fruit, and Grandpa sets the table. The older sister takes chopsticks and bowls, and the younger brother takes plates and cups. Everyone sits by the dining table and smells the good aroma. When they start to eat, everyone says thank you. Dad asks, How was school today? The younger brother says, Very interesting. Mom listens with a smile, and Grandma says, Eat more. After the meal, the sister helps Mom wash the dishes, and Grandpa tidies the table. The whole family chats and tells jokes together. The evening is very quiet; they feel warm and happy.