Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: - Who your friend was - What the problem was - How you helped - And explain how your friend reacted after being helped.

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Vocabulary

  • friendship
  • support
  • situation
  • solution
  • encouragement
  • assistance
  • challenge
  • emotion
  • experience
  • gratitude
  • understanding
  • impact
  • communication
  • advice
  • reaction

Sample Answer

One time when I helped a friend was when my college roommate, Sarah, was feeling overwhelmed with her coursework. She was struggling in her statistics class and was on the verge of failing. This was particularly distressing for her as she needed to pass this course to maintain her scholarship. Recognizing her stress, I offered to help her study. We set aside several afternoons to go through the material together. I broke down complex concepts into simpler terms, created practice problems, and demonstrated how to approach difficult questions. We even formed a study schedule to ensure she stayed on track. During this period, I encouraged her to ask questions and expressed confidence in her abilities, which I believe made a big difference in her mindset. After a few weeks of consistent effort, Sarah began to improve significantly. Eventually, she not only passed the course but also scored a solid B! She was immensely grateful and expressed how much my support had meant to her. She told me that having someone to study with had not only made the material easier to understand but had also reduced her anxiety. This experience taught me the importance of supporting friends during tough times and the profound impact it can have on their lives.

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