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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 form 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 your friends’ lives.So try to praise your friends, including your general ones.
Friends can be 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 and are loyal forever.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何交朋友给出了一些可行的建议。
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
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段Joy Steven的话The best time to make a friend is before you need one可知，当你需要一个朋友的时候再去交就晚了。故选C。
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
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据常识以及结合文章可知，你要想交很多朋友A、B、C三项要具备。朋友之间的争吵是不可避免的，但未必是必须的。
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
解析：选B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章第一段第一句为主旨句，即我们都渴望友谊，但如何交朋友呢？下文都是围绕该主旨展开的。故选B。
