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     Good relationships are definitely good sources of happiness in life. We all want happy relationships

but if we do not keep that relationship alive, it can also be one of the most distraught things in life. There

may be no hard and fast rules in making good relationships, as each of us has different preferences and

points of view as to what is a great relationship. The following are some major key players in making

relationships work.

     It is often said that building good relationships is all about communication. Good communication

indeed governs a good relationship -- knowing the right thing to say, when to say it, how to say it, and

accepting that some things that are better left unsaid. I personally think communication must be

broadened because relationships involve more decisions to make. From study to work, from money to

entertainment and even in things about yourself or about your friend that you do not know, communication

is essential in these aspects of the relationships.

     Of course, being with someone is not saying that you totally agree with him all the time. You and your

friend come from different family backgrounds, raised in different environments so there may be

disagreements here and there. However, it is important in making relationships work to express

disagreements without pushing the relationship to end. Again, good communication and learning to

compromise (妥协) at times are essential.

     As the relationship lasts longer, you may also discover things about you and your friend that you may

not have known before. Therefore, supporting each other on both your "hidden selves" can also make a

good relationship.

     Love is an important aspect of building relationships and for me, I always believe that love needs

open communication, respect, support and understanding each other in making relationships work.

1. The underlined word "distraught" in Paragraph 1 probably means ______.

A. helpless    

B. surprising        

C. funny            

D. upsetting

2. To communicate well with people, you should know that ______.

A. supporting each other in anything helps build a good relationship

B. a white lie is necessary sometimes

C. compromises are essential at any time

D. your friends need to have the same backgrounds with you

3. According to the text, which of the following are important for a good relationship?

    a. communication   b. support    c. love      d. hidden selves

A. a-b-d        

B. a-c-d            

C. b-c-d          

D. a-b-c

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Importance to Express Disagreements

B. Keys to Making Relationships Work

C. Different Opinions on Good Relationships

D. Forbidden Rules in Building Good Relationships