英语成语自学

Ben was going on a two week business trip without his family.Hedid not want to leave them,but he knew he had to go.He told hischildren,“Pay attention to what your mother tells you,do your chores,and finish your homework.”He told his wife,“I'll call every night to seehow everyone is.I am sure everything will go smoothly and be just fine.So,keep the home fires burning until I get back.”