Friendship is actually like a bottle of wine. The longer it is kept, the     1    (sweet) it will be. It is also like a cup of tea. When we are thirsty, it will be our best     2     (choose), but when we have enough time to enjoy ourselves, it is also the most fragrant(芳香的) drink.

    3    , in this fast-developing modern society, the reality is not that. More and more people forget to enjoy the beauty of life and the beauty of friendship; they work hard in order to gain a higher position in society and to earn more money for their work. Of course, we don’t deny(否认) that     4    is important to find a better place in our lives, but we wish more and more people could pay a little more attention     5     themselves and their friends. All of us have to spare some time for personal lives. We have to find the chance to express our emotion and love.       6     (stay) with our friends, we can release ourselves     7     (complete). We can do whatever we want, we can laugh together, talk together, and even cry together. I should say that being together with our best friends    8    (be) the most wonderful moment of our lives.

As we know, we would feel lonely if we didn’t even have a friend, but it doesn’t mean we could depend on our friends all the time. There is     9     famous motto saying that “A friend is like a quilt with cotton wadding, but the very thing     10     keeps you warm is your own temperature.”

Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning    1    different cultures. With the Internet, finding friends has been much    2    (easy) and such relationship is called key pals. However, you should take care when    3    (find) friends on the Internet.

First, look for reviews of your chosen sites    4    (learn) more about other students' experiences. Don't join a service until you    5    (do) your research. Then, you'd better use a nickname, rather than your real name to protect    6    (you) and never give personal    7    (inform) to anyone, your home address, phone number and birthday    8    (include). What's more, you should stop contact with others if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation. Meanwhile, it's best to ask appropriate questions to learn someone's personal experience,    9    may help you understand    10    whole culture. Most importantly, tell your teachers, parents or even the police if a problem arises.

Many of you may find it hard to make new friends at     1     beginning of your high school. Here are a few suggestions if you want to find people to hang out with.

Firstly, join a club. High schools are filled with     2    （many）clubs than middle schools, and most are always looking     3     new members. You can join more than one organisation—you'll not only meet more people but also learn more about your own interests.

Secondly, be nice. This is an important part of     4    （make）friends! People want to be with friendly peers（同龄人）. Being nice will not only make others feel more comfortable with you but also improve your     5    （confident）.

Thirdly, learn to ask questions. People enjoy talking about themselves, so ask questions and let     6    （they）open up. Simple questions before the bell     7    （ring）, in the lunchroom, or in PE. class give you a great chance     8    （get）to know someone. Ask them if they're new in school, what other classes they're taking or     9    they feel about the class you're in together.

Last but not least, be patient. Friendships aren't made overnight-it can take months to get to know someone well. But please don't become     10    （embarrass）if you feel like you aren't making any progress. Be patient, because you'll find your place at school soon enough!