DAILY LIFE
That's what friends are for
Sally is terribly upset because her boyfriend Ted split up with her last weekend.
Her close friend Ingrid went to see her at home.
Ingrid: Our classmate Mildred told me that you and Ted…
Sally: Yes. We split up.
Ingrid: But why, for heaven's sake! It seemed that you both were so much in
love!
Sally: Well, you know .. , Some people hate other peoples happiness.
Ingrid: What happened?
Sally: By using a cell phone, somebody photographed me as I talked to Alfred.
Do you remember him?
Ingrid: Sure! Your former boyfriend.
Sally: Exactly. This somebody sent a text to Ted with a picture of Alfred and
me. Ted didn't like what he saw.
Ingrid: Oh, it's ridiculous! Alfred is a nice guy and he's engaged to Jane!
Sally: Ted met me and showed me the picture.
Ingrid: And so what? Didn't you convince him that he was wrong?
Sally: He simply said “Dead end”, and went away. Oh, Ingrid, I’m so desperate
because I loved him so much! And I still love him.
Ingrid: I know it, dear friend. But I'm here to listen and comfort you.
Sally: Oh, Ingrid, how nice of you to say that! You have many things to do and
…
Ingrid: Never mind. That's what friends are for.
QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT
Circle the correct answer:

1. Sally was
a. a victim of an intrigue.
b. the cause of a dispute.

2. ln Ted's opinion, Sally
a. had ulterior motives with him. (hidden)
b. betrayed him.

3. Ted's attitude to Sally was
a. drastic.
b. complaisant. (kind)

4. Ingrid's attitude to Sally was
a. grateful.
b. thoughtful. (deep)