Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.

    Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(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 {#blank#}2{#/blank#}（express）ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(difficult). In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble in {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(be) many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(proper).

    As far as I am {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(concern), my suggestion is {#blank#}8{#/blank#}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 {#blank#}9{#/blank#}help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for {#blank#}10{#/blank#}development of our writing skills.

    When I left for the United States to study. I had butterflies in my stomach. I was nervous because I was going to {#blank#}1{#/blank#} new place with new people and new customs. I couldn't even understand {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(they)language. Everything was different {#blank#}3{#/blank#} my own country. There was nobody that I could talk to. I just had my husband, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} was a new person for me, too.

    It was a sad moment when I had to say goodbye to my family and friends. I didn't want {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(leave)my hometown because I {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(grow) up there and had wonderful {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(memory) of the place. So, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (think)about all these changes made me nervous and I was {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(worry)about my new life. But studying abroad was a decision that I made myself. I had to continue and accept the challenge. I looked forward to {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(visit)my family in the summer vacation.

    Bicycles, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} used to be a major means of transportation, are becoming popular again. New York City, together with London, Paris, Hangzhou and many other {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (city) throughout the world, gets bike-sharing systems of their very own. More and more people are considering using bikes {#blank#}3{#/blank#} a replacement for cars, and how to improve bike-friendly crossroads is also under discussion.

Dear Sir,

    In reply {#blank#}1{#/blank#}your advertisement in today's China Daily regarding a vacancy (空缺) in your office, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}you have specified.

    I feel sure that I can meet your special requirements that the candidate (应试者) must have {#blank#}3{#/blank#}high command of English, for I {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (graduate) from the English Language Department of Wuhan University three years ago.

    In addition to my study of English in the university, I have worked for three {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (year) as a secretary in the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd.

    The main reason for {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (change) my employment is to gain more experience with a superior trading company like {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (you).I believe that my education and experience will prove {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (use) for work in your office.

    I am enclosing my resume, certificate of graduation and a letter of recommendation from the president of the university. I shall be grateful {#blank#}9{#/blank#}you will give me a personal interview at your {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (convenient).

Very truly yours,

Li Mei