2. Determine if you have a good balance of giving and taking.

Good friendships also have a good balance of giving and taking, where you feel mutually supported. 2

You do not feel you are giving or taking more than the other person.

3. Decide if your friends bring out the best in you.

Your friends should also encourage you to develop into the best version of yourself you can be. They should help you focus on how you can be yourself and achieve your goals. For example, maybe you are determined to get into medical school. Your friends may encourage you by asking about your studies and by helping you prepare your applications. 3 And celebrate you when you get into school.

. Determine if you can communicate effectively with your friends.

You can share your thoughts and feelings without limits. You should be able to be yourself around your friends and feel you can share your opinions with them.

5. 5

Good friendships are built on mutual respect and mutual trust. You should feel you can trust your friends. Good friends will stand up for you and support you. You should also develop respect for your friends. Though you may not share all the same interests or preferences, you should still respect their choices.

A. Focus on making friends in person, rather than just online.

B. They may also help you relieve the stress of the applications.

C. They may also offer guidance and advice when you need it.

D. Consider if you trust and respect your friends.

E. You may volunteer with a group of people who are all supporting a cause.

F. You may develop friendships where there is a balance of giving and taking.

G. Another key aspect of a good friendship is positive communication.

三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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