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Story 18

📘 Lesson Title: “A True Friend”

Level: Intermediate

VOCABULARY WORDS

  1. Trust – (truhst) /trʌst/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: 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/
    Type: Adjective
    Meaning: 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/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: 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/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: 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/
    Type: Verb
    Meaning: 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 completely and share all their secrets.

One day, they had a disagreement about a group project. Ella wanted to finish it early, but Rachel preferred to take more time. They didn’t talk for two days.

Later, Rachel apologized and said she valued their friendship more than the project. Ella smiled and agreed. They learned that even good friends can disagree but still be loyal and understanding.

Rachel often gives Ella honest advice, and Ella always supports Rachel when she feels down. Their friendship grows stronger with every challenge.


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 QUESTIONS

  1. What qualities do you look for in a friend?

  2. Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend? What happened?

  3. How do you solve problems with your friends?

  4. Do you think trust is important in friendship? Why?

  5. How do you show loyalty to your friends?

  6. What kind of advice do you give or receive from friends?

  7. What makes a friendship last a long time?

  8. How do you support your friends when they are sad?

  9. Do you prefer having many friends or a few close ones? Why?

  10. What activities do you enjoy doing with your friends?

  11. Have you ever 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?

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