| LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
| Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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| Megan: Every time there is a disagreement in our dance team, Beth always sides with Suzy. Stephen: That’s not surprising. They are best friends. Megan: I can’t stand it. Even when Beth knows that Suzy is wrong, she still sides with her. Stephen: I can understand why that is annoying to you, but I can also understand why Beth does it. She feels like she needs to be loyal to her best friend. I would do the same for my best friend. Megan: I suppose you are right, but I still don’t like it. Stephen: Does Suzy always side with Beth, too? Megan: Well, Beth is so quiet, so there has never been a situation when Suzy has had to side with Beth. Beth usually just stays quiet and follows Suzy. Stephen: I see. Well, I guess you just need to convince Suzy to do what you want. Megan: I’ll try, but that is not going to be easy. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. to side with (somebody): to agree with and support a person’s opinion or stance | |
| • I sided with Bill on that issue. | |
| • I was hurt because my best friend didn’t side with me. | |
| 2. can’t stand: to hate; to really dislike | |
| • I can’t stand carrots. | |
| • I can’t stand when people cut in line. | |
| 3. to be loyal: to be faithful | |
| • She is a loyal friend. | |
| • He is loyal to his company. | |
