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With the development of science and technology, the modern tools that keep us 21 (connect) are eating away at the meaning of friendship. Social media like blogs has come 22 us and the friends whom we love. Fortunately, my friend, Tim, has made me realize what makes a good friend.
Tim and I 23 (have) a long talk about his problems today, which left me thinking about what friendship really means. To be a good friend, we should have the following 24 (quality).
Good friends should be 25 (support) of each other. When Tim is having trouble 26 (balance) his project and his schoolwork, I should respect and support his choices. At the same time, I should also encourage him to take action to get 27 the difficulties.
Good friends should be unselfish. When Tim is struggling with his schoolwork, I should try my best to help him become a more efficient learner, which will take 28 some of my spare time. But I think the friendship is worth it.
To me, a good friend brings out the best in a person. I think Tim is the one 29 brings out the best in me. I’ll always value these qualities of a good friend and try 30 (measure) myself by these standards as our friendship develops.