There are so many ways to make new friends such as joining a sports team, taking part in community activities, or traveling. And there is no doubt that a friend in need is a friend indeed because they can help you out when you are in trouble or encourage you when you are frustrated(沮丧的). So, joining a sports team will be my first choice.
The primary reason for this is that everyone in a sports team has the same interest, which is the most fundamental（基础的）） character for friends. Because of it, they will become your potential friends so that the chance to be the true friends is very high. In addition, the same interest can give you a lot of topics to talk with your friends in daily conversation.
Another factor that should be taken into consideration is the memory. After you fight for a goal with your partners, it will leave you a good experience, which is necessary for a long-lasting friendship. I used to be a player in the basketball team for my high school. Even though it was five years ago, I will well remember all exciting moments when we fought for the championship as if they happened yesterday. And although we went to different universities, we get together so many times.
In addition, trust is also an important aspect. As we know, keeping trust is the most important thing in the team because it can make you be together all the time. Furthermore, you can share happiness and sadness with reliable friends and they will make you feel life is beautiful and future is bright.
In a word, joining a sports team can reinforce the relationship between you and your partners. For it, joining a sports team, maybe your new friends are waiting for you.
(3) The underlined word “potential” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “_________”.