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Tell me about a small kind thing someone did for you recently.

A2Helping & kindnessTell a story

B Natural answer

A friend noticed I had a flat tire and covered my bus fare so I could still get to work. Then he stayed with me while I waited for a ride. He didn't make a big deal out of it; he just helped , and that really made my whole morning.

Key phrases in this answer

  • on the spot — right away, immediately“The mechanic fixed it on the spot.”
  • grab coffee for someone — buy or get coffee for another person“My sister grabbed me coffee before work.”
  • without being asked — done voluntarily, before anyone requests it“He cleaned the kitchen without being asked.”
  • cover my bus fare — paid the cost of a bus ride for someone“She covered my bus fare when I forgot my wallet.”
  • make my whole morning — made my day start in a very positive way“That message made my whole morning.”
  • check in on someone — contacted someone to see how they were doing“My friend checked in on me after the interview.”

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