浙江新目标（Go for it）版初中英语八年级下册Unit...

When my son, Mike, was young, he always listened to me. I hoped he would be a1, so I asked him to practice playing the piano every day. He did what I told him to do. But when he grew older, he 2 practiced the piano. He said that he started to be3 the guitar. I didn't say anything but told him that I still wanted him to be a pianist.

As the years passed, it seemed that Mike started to4everything I wanted him to do. I knew that no matter how much you wanted to control your kids, you had to let them go. But I still felt5when Mike told me that he would major(主修) in guitar courses. Weren't my words helpful to him? I had6that he major in piano courses.

One evening, I completely (彻底地)7everything. I had some trouble8 my computer. I didn't know how to9it. I asked Mike to help me. He explained to me what to do. I 10his clear and specific instructions (具体的说明 ). I was proud of my son and his skills. I was deeply satisfied.

    Sally Seaman is an American Writer. She tells young students some smart ways to make friends. In her , 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 to help you. 

    , you can't be too shy. You should often with your friend. You should share your lives with your friend. 

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