In our daily life, it’s common that we may have trouble with our parents. Once, when I did my homework, I met some difficult words and took out my phone     1    look them up. Just then, my mother passed by. She thought I was playing with my phone instead     2    studying. I felt upset and angry because she told me off wrongly. I argued     3     her. Finally, my father told me to stand in her shoes and advised me to explain the truth. I said sorry to her for my rudeness and my mother also realized her fault (过错) and give me    4    big hug.

It’s the different opinions     5    made me realize understanding is the key to solving a problem.

Good friends always make life seem much easier and better. In our busy lives, sometimes when we feel     1    (stick) and isolated, it is our friends who spend their time     2    us. Though it might be     3    (necessary) to know the definitions of a good friend, it is important to know the qualities of a good friend and the skills to be a good friend!

Full acceptance is     4    key element of any human relationship. To be a good friend, you must     5    (full) accept your friend with his/her faults. An important test of friendship is the reliability of a friend.

If you look horrible in that dress you     6    (buy) last week, a true friend will always tell you! Honesty is essential in any relationship. True friends,     7    often speak from their minds, are ready to give you a taste of the bitter truth. Often when you feel sad or depressed, you need not ever explain to your friend     8    you are feeling bad. A true friend knows when you are upset. Understanding without words is     9    (high) level of friendship. To be a good friend requires patience     10    (understand) your friend.