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We all long for friendship, but how to make a friend? "The best time to make a friend is before you
need one." Joy Steven said. The following are some tips for you.
People equal friends
Friends usually begin with strangers. Getting in touch with other people is the first step to make a
friend. Friends can't be made in empty air. Best friends take time to make.
Friends understand friends
Friends understand each other when talking. Many unpleasant personal quarrels can be avoided if
you will take the time to understand others' feelings and points of view.
Friends touch friends
Touching is a warm from of communication between friends. When you see best friends communicating, you will notice them stand close together, touch each other comfortably and listen to each other.
Sometimes a friendly touch is more powerful than words.
Friends praise friends
Praise is a powerful tool to make a friend. Honest praise can affect (影响) your friends' lives. So try
to praise your friends, including your general ones.
Friends can loyal (忠诚的) and trustworthy
Trust and loyalty go hand in hand for friends. Friends can share secrets with you, because good
friends never break confidence (信心) and are loyal forever.
1. From Joy Steven's words, we can conclude that ________
A. a friend in need is a friend indeed
B. it is never too late to make a friend
C. it is late to make a friend when you need one
D. everyone needs a friend in his life
2. To make and keep many friends, you need to do the following EXCEPT ___________.
A. get in 
touch with people
B. understand your friends
C. praise your friends
D. quarrel with your friends
3. The passage mainly tells us ______________.
A. how to communicate with a friend
B. how to develop friendship
C. when to make a friend
D. how to praise a friend
