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What does it take to be a good neighbor? Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbors, ones that were enjoyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs.
One of the most important things in being a good neighbor is to respect a person's privacy (隐私)．When someone new moves into the neighborhood it is a good idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be.If you go rushing over as soon as they move in, they may think you are going to be one of those neighbors that come over at all times of the day, not respecting their privacy.
It is a good idea always to be friendly to everyone in the neighborhood.This can not only put you on good terms with them, but will also be a form of protection for your family and home.If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard, this shows that you respect them. If you are friendly to them, they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens.
Another way of being a good neighbor is to be helpful in times of need.If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of a disaster (灾难)，it is good to offer your help.Even though you have never really talked to the people down the street, they are willing to take the time to help out a neighbor in need.
In conclusion, if you respect people's privacy, treat them kindly and be helpful when you see they are in need，you will be a great neighbor and anyone would be happy to have you next door!
【语篇解读】 处理好邻里关系对我们来说很重要，那么到底如何能够做到这一点呢？首先要尊重他人的隐私，其次是友好待人，再次是要乐于助人。
1．If you are getting along well with your neighbors you can ______.
A．have your own privacy
B．often visit their yard
C．make close friends with them
D．keep your family members safe
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This can not only put you on good terms with them，but will also be a form of protection for your family and home.”可知，邻里关系融洽可以保护你的家和家人的安全。
2．What's the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
A．Neighbors should help each other.
B．Everybody probably gets into trouble.
C．Neighbors should respect each other.
D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
解析：选A 段落大意题。第四段的前一部分讲到你要乐于帮助邻居，后一部分讲到邻居也会乐于帮助你，由此可知本段的大意是：邻里之间应该互相帮助。
3．In the opinion of the author, neighbors should always be ________.
A．helpful, strong and kind
B．honest, active and friendly
C．respectful, friendly and helpful
D．polite，honest and kind
解析：选C 细节理解题。最后一段第一句是对第二、三和四段的总结和概括，也是作者的中心观点，故选C项。
