Sally Seaman is an American Writer. She tells young students some smart ways to make friends. In her {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, founding(建立) friendship is just like planting a tree. You should plant the seed(种子) and take care of it to make it grow.

    Firstly, you should choose a friend. A good friend should be kind and patient(有耐心的). For example, if something bad happens to you, a good friend could listen to you. And he or she should {#blank#}2{#/blank#}to help you. 

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}, you can't be too shy. You should often {#blank#}4{#/blank#}with your friend. You should share your lives with your friend. 

    However, even best friends have fights. What should you do when you {#blank#}5{#/blank#}with your friend? You won't talk to him or her. That's {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. If so, you won't be friends {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. You need to keep on talking to him or her {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you can write a letter. That works.