A small act of kindness
Write 120–150 words about someone helping another person. Set the scene, explain the problem and describe the help. Finish by showing what changed as a result.
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Suggested structure
- Introduce the people, place and situation.
- Describe the problem and the action taken.
- Show the result and the person's reaction.
Useful language
- While I was…
- At first,…
- Thanks to…
Use these phrases if they fit your ideas. There is no single correct response.
120 more words to reach the suggested range.
This is guided self-review, not automatic grading. The word range is a guide. Editing your text clears the checklist so you can review the new version; previous lesson completion stays in your history.
See an illustrative response
While I was waiting for a bus, I noticed a visitor studying a map. She had missed the last bus to the museum and looked worried. At first, I only planned to explain the walking route. Then I realised that I was going in the same direction, so we walked together. She told me about her first day in the town. By the time we reached the museum, she was smiling again.
This example illustrates structure and tone and may be shorter than the suggested range. Develop your own response.
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