A True Friend
Intermediate · Friendship, Trust, Emotional Support
VOCABULARY
1. Trust – (truhst) /trʌst/
(noun) – a firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone
Synonyms: confidence, faith, belief
Sample sentence: Good friendships are built on trust.
(noun) – a firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone
Synonyms: confidence, faith, belief
Sample sentence: Good friendships are built on trust.
2. Loyal – (LOY-uhl) /ˈlɔɪ.əl/
(adjective) – always supporting someone or something
Synonyms: faithful, dependable, reliable
Sample sentence: A loyal friend stands by you during hard times.
(adjective) – always supporting someone or something
Synonyms: faithful, dependable, reliable
Sample sentence: A loyal friend stands by you during hard times.
3. Advice – (ad-VICE) /ədˈvaɪs/
(noun) – a suggestion or opinion about what someone should do
Synonyms: recommendation, guidance, tip
Sample sentence: She gave me great advice when I was confused.
(noun) – a suggestion or opinion about what someone should do
Synonyms: recommendation, guidance, tip
Sample sentence: She gave me great advice when I was confused.
4. Disagreement – (dis-uh-GREE-ment) /ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː.mənt/
(noun) – a situation where people have different opinions
Synonyms: argument, conflict, difference
Sample sentence: Even best friends can have disagreements sometimes.
(noun) – a situation where people have different opinions
Synonyms: argument, conflict, difference
Sample sentence: Even best friends can have disagreements sometimes.
5. Support – (suh-PORT) /səˈpɔːt/
(verb) – to help or stand by someone in need
Synonyms: help, encourage, assist
Sample sentence: He supported his friend during a tough time.
(verb) – to help or stand by someone in need
Synonyms: help, encourage, assist
Sample sentence: He supported his friend during a tough time.
STORY
A True Friend
Ella and Rachel
have been
best friends
since they
were children.
They trust
each other
and share
their thoughts
and secrets.
One day,
they had
a disagreement
about
a group project
and stopped
talking
for two days.
Rachel later
apologized
and said
their friendship
mattered
more.
Ella agreed,
and they learned
that good friends
can disagree
and still
remain loyal.
They continue
to give advice
and support
each other
through challenges.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
1. How long have Ella and Rachel been friends?
2. What caused their disagreement?
3. How did they solve their problem?
4. What does “trust” mean in their friendship?
5. Who gives advice in the story?
6. How does Ella support Rachel?
7. What lesson did they learn?
DISCUSSION
1. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
2. Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend?
3. How do you solve problems with friends?
4. Is trust important in friendship? Why?
5. How do you show loyalty to your friends?
6. What kind of advice do friends give you?
7. What makes a friendship last a long time?
8. How do you support friends when they are sad?
9. Do you prefer many friends or a few close ones?
10. What activities do you enjoy with friends?
11. Have you made a new friend recently?
12. What’s something kind a friend has done for you?
13. How do you feel when you make someone laugh?
14. Is it okay for friends to have different opinions?
15. Can friends become like family? Why or why not?