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阅读理解
Everyone needs friends. Friends can take care of us. But
how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students
some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like
planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend?
It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be
kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend can listen
to your complaints (抱怨) and do his or her best to help you. To make friends, you can not
be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things can't always be happy. Even the best friends have
fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to
talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest(真诚的) talk. If he or
she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter. There are three steps in
being friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling. Say what your friend
has done wrong, and say why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is
the most important thing in your life.