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Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways1.(improve) our English writing ability.

Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes2.(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we persist (坚持) in this practice, gradually we’ll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many 3.(difficult). In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble4.(find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there5.(be) many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English6.(proper).

As far as I am7.(concern), my suggestion is8.we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also ask our English teacher 9. help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for10.development of our writing skills.