Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (51) __________ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend maybe someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32) __________ with.

There are all sorts of things that can (53) __________ about this special relationship. It maybe the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. (54) __________ , it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough to consider your best friend.

To the (55) __________ of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understans us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.

Really good friends always (51) __________ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you.