Everyone needs friends. But do you know 1 to find real friendship and keep it? An American writer named Sally tells young students some good ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like 2 a tree. You plant the seed (种子) and water it to make it grow. She says you should first choose someone who can be a good friend. It doesn't matter whether he has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and 3 . If you have a bad day, a good friend should 4 your complaints(抱怨) and do his best to help you. If you want to make a friend, you should make each other happy. But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends may have quarrels What should you do when you quarrel with your friend? You may try to have an honest talk with him when there is no one around. If he doesn't want to talk, you can write a letter to tell him how you are feeling. Sally also tells us some small but important things, 5 example, celebrating your friends success. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life. Life is great if you have friends.