Can you think of a time a friend or family member did something kind that you've never forgotten?

A natural way to answer

When I was going through a rough patch, my sister drove three hours just to sit with me. She didn't try to fix anything, she just turned up. I'll always be grateful she went out of her way like that.

Key phrases to use

• made a big deal of it — to treat something as more important or dramatic than it needs to be“He helped me but never made a big deal of it.”
• owe him one — to feel you should return a favour someone did for you“Thanks for that, I owe you one.”
• turned up — to arrive or appear, especially to support someone“She turned up just when I needed her.”
• went out of her way — to make a special effort to do something for someone, beyond what's expected“She went out of her way to make me feel welcome.”
• asked for nothing in return — to give help or kindness without expecting anything back“He helped us and asked for nothing in return.”
• carry with me — to keep a memory or feeling with you and let it stay important“That kindness is something I'll carry with me.”