题目内容：

阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Keeping a diary in English is an1.(effect ) way to improve our English writing ability.

2.(compare)with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes 3.(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we persist in this practice, gradually we'll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many4.(difficulty). In the first place,5.often happens that we have trouble6.(find )appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English7.(proper).

As far as I 8. (concern), we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. 9. something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is10.great use to keep a diary in English for the development of our writing skills.