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Read the radio programme listing. It says that society has become more "confessional". What do you think this means? Do you agree with the statement? Father, I have sinned... I already know... (Facebook) öğrenmeye başla
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It means that people are more open, that they are more likely to talk about their experiences, both good and bad. Father, I have sinned... I already know... (Facebook)
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Listen to the programme. How many secrets do they mention? What are they? öğrenmeye başla
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four secrets: how much her father earned; that a girl was going out with another girl's boyfriend; accidentally telling someone what their Christmas present was; a romance with another man.
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What would have made the presenter's father furious? öğrenmeye başla
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His daughter telling people how much money he earned. earn: to be paid money for your work
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A girl revealed her friend's secret. Was she forgiven? öğrenmeye başla
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What secret did the wife want to know from her husband? öğrenmeye başla
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What her husband had bought her as a Christmas present.
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Is the woman who had another relationship still married? öğrenmeye başla
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What kind of secret would the author keep? öğrenmeye başla
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Secrets that protect somebody or something in a way that wouldn't damage them when they ultimately find out.
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We were raised in an atmosphere where families kept themselves to (1) and you told nobody your business. Complete the sentences with the words in the box: cat stay game beans let themselves doors öğrenmeye başla
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We were raised in an atmosphere where families kept themselves to themselves and you told nobody your business. keep their affairs private
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We became more knowledgeable about the kind of dangerous secrets that might be held behind closed (2), and the damage they could do. Complete the sentences with the words in the box: cat stay game beans let themselves doors öğrenmeye başla
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We became more knowledgeable about the kind of dangerous secrets that might be held behind closed doors, and the damage they could do.
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He almost (3) it slip where he was. Complete the sentences with the words in the box: cat stay game beans let themselves doors öğrenmeye başla
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He almost let it slip where he was. reveal; To accidentally or inadvertently reveal a given secret or important piece of information.
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So when should you spill the (4) and be honest? Complete the sentences with the words in the box: cat stay game beans let themselves doors öğrenmeye başla
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So when should you spill the beans and be honest?
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When is it better to keep/(5) schtum? Complete the sentences with the words in the box: cat stay game beans let themselves doors öğrenmeye başla
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When is it better to keep/stay schtum? keep quiet, keep information confidential; To remain silent; to not say anything. (Used especially when by saying something, especially at the wrong time, one would cause trouble or difficulty for him- or herself.) Primarily heard in UK.
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It's a secret, so try not to let the (6) out of the bag. Complete the sentences with the words in the box: cat stay game beans let themselves doors öğrenmeye başla
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It's a secret, so try not to let the cat out of the bag.
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We pretended we didn't know it was her birthday, but Sam gave the (7) away. Complete the sentences with the words in the box: cat stay game beans let themselves doors öğrenmeye başla
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We pretended we didn't know it was her birthday, but Sam gave the game away.
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Match the expressions with their meanings: deliberately disclose a secret öğrenmeye başla
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when something happens in private and the public are not allowed to know about it öğrenmeye başla
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tell something (possibly by mistake) that someone else wanted you to keep a secret öğrenmeye başla
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let it slip; let the cat out of the bag; give the game away
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remain silent, or say nothing öğrenmeye başla
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live a quiet private life, not doing things involving other people öğrenmeye başla
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keep themselves to themselves
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Match the phrases: This is classified information. usually used in formal situations, e.g. government and business discussions/documents. öğrenmeye başla
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These documents are confidential. usually used in formal situations, e.g. government and business discussions/documents.
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usually used in formal situations, e.g. government and business discussions/documents. öğrenmeye başla
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She blurted out the secret.
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What I said is between you and me. öğrenmeye başla
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It's hush-hush, so don't tell anyone.
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usually used in formal situations, e.g. government and business discussions/documents. öğrenmeye başla
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This action is top secret. usually used in formal situations, e.g. government and business discussions/documents.
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She's behaving as if she has something to hide. öğrenmeye başla
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What do you think of David, the new website designer? He seems really nice and (1) himself to himself. öğrenmeye başla
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What do you think of David, the new website designer? He seems really nice and keeps himself to himself.
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Do you know what they decided during the meeting? No. That kind of information is kept firmly behind closed (2). öğrenmeye başla
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Do you know what they decided during the meeting? No. That kind of information is kept firmly behind closed doors.
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I don't know if I should say. Go on. (3) the beans! öğrenmeye başla
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I don't know if I should say. Go on. Spill the beans!
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Do you think we should tell? No. I think it's best if we stay (4). öğrenmeye başla
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Do you think we should tell? No. I think it's best if we stay schtum.
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Why is your sister so angry? I let (5) that she wasn't at Jo's house yesterday. öğrenmeye başla
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Why is your sister so angry? I let slip that she wasn't at Jo's house yesterday.
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