1 . We can choose our friends, but usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with     1    as well as possible.

An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for    2    . People should not do things     3    will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume    4    loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy    5    friendly relationship with them.

An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people，    6    there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable.     7    neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live     8    peace.