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When a friend is sad about a tragedy, it’s hard to know how to comfort him/her. But the worst thing you can do is say nothing. It could be a signal that you don’t care. You don’t have to say much. A single supportive the ice. Here are some conversation starters for when difficult situations have your tongue tied.1. A friend has a miscarriage.Don’t say: “don’t worry. You are so young, you will have another baby”. Do say “ I’m so sorry. I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through, but if you want to talk about it, call me anytime.”2. A guy deserts your friend.Don’t say “I never liked that rat bastard anyway!” ( if the couple winds up reconciling, you could end up losing your friend.) do say: “ breaking up is always hard to deal with, but I’m here for you, whatever you need.”3. A friend has a death in the familyDon’t say: “ it’s god’s will” or “ I know exactly how you feel.” Do say “ I;m sorry about your loss. What can I do to help?”4. A friend loses a job suddenly.Don’t say “ work is always boring. Those employers didn’t suit you!” do say “ I’m sorry for the shock, but I know there’s an even better job waiting out for you. Let’s think about possibilities”.5. Someone’s pet dies.Don’t say “ gee! It was only a cat! Or my roommate is getting rid of /his her dog. Do you want it? ” Do say “ I’m sorry, she was such a great cat. How long did you have it?”72. As a whole, what’s the suitable method to comfort your friend troubled with a tragedy?A. to show your sorrow and offer your help.B. To try to make the tragedy less seriousC. To tell your friend not to think about it any moreD. To do your best to make him/her cheerful again 73. Though your friend is deserted, you’d better not say dirty words about her/hid friend because_____A. they might get along well again and you might be desertedB. your friend might not like you say something against her/his friendC. it may be a sign that you don’t care your friendD. your friend might hate you in the future74. Which of the following might be suitable words when your friend’s dog dies?A. don✀t worry too much. I’ll give you a good oneB. I’m sorry t hear that. It was such a good dogC. I’m sorry you lost your dog. But it was at its ripe age.D. You must be sad about it. That ‘s enough75. The underlined part “ have your tongue tied” probably means_____A. make your tongue tight B. tie your tongueB. have no suitable words to say D. say what you want freely