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

{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (compare) with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes {#blank#}2{#/blank#} time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} 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 many difficulties. In the first place, it often happens {#blank#}4{#/blank#} we have trouble finding appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (second), there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.

    As far as I am concerned, my {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (suggest) is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (beat) 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 is {#blank#}9{#/blank#} great use to keep a diary in English for {#blank#}10{#/blank#} development of our writing skills.

    In ancient China the kite was known as “Zhiyuan“. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (original) regarded as a technology, it also featured in many art collections, and was considered to have unique artistic value. It first {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (appear) in the ware of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476BC). According to historical records. Mo Zi spent three years {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(construct) a wooden kite which failed after one day's flight. One book noted that the master carpenter Lu Ban also made some which {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(use) to spy on the situation of the enemy.

    Now the basic procedure of making kites remains the same, but {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(style) of kite-making vary in different regions. These in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(they) craftsmanship, materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, {#blank#}7{#/blank#}was over 300 meters long, won first place in the International Kite Festival {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(hold) in Italy. It is now housed in the Weifang Kite Museum. Even year, the festival is held there and is expected to draw many fans with a passion for flying kites.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#}you are interested in flying a kite, you should choose a sunny and windy day so you can enjoy the open air, and take care to avoid electric wires and cars. You could lake more than one with you and fly them according to the change of wind. And of course, a pair of sunglasses may prove useful in protecting your eyes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} bright sunshine.

    On a{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(freeze) cold day,Mrs Smith's dog was hungry,but there was not any meat{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(leave) in the house.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (consider) there was no better way,Mrs Smith took a piece of paper,and wrote the{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(follow) words: “Give my dog half a pound of meat.”Then she asked her dog to take it to the butcher's.When the butcher recognized that it was really the lady's handwriting,he did as he{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(ask) to.The dog was very happy,and ate the meat up immediately.

    The next day,the dog came again exactly at midday.And as{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(usually),it brought a piece of paper in the mouth.This time the butcher did not take a look at the paper,and just gave the dog its meat,for he had regarded the dog{#blank#}7{#/blank#}one of his customers.

    One day later,to the butcher's more surprise,it came at six o'clock and brought{#blank#}8{#/blank#}third piece of paper.Though {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(surprise),the butcher gave him{#blank#}10{#/blank#}he wanted.But what he didn't know was,that there were not any words on the paper!

    Parents' Day is {#blank#}1{#/blank#} American event for the parents and families. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (surprising), this event was not even there two decades ago.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} was only in 1994 that this event got officially accepted in the USA.

    It is very hard {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (say) when the idea of Parents' Day actually came into picture. But it can be certainly said that this event is born to honor and appreciate parents {#blank#}5{#/blank#} are responsible for the upbringing of the new generation. Their hard work {#blank#}6{#/blank#} endurance (耐力) open up a new horizon for the humankind.

    As said earlier, Parents' Day {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(get) its acceptance in 1994. President Bill Clinton passed the law for {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(recognize), uplifting, and supporting the role of parents. It was decided that the fourth Sunday of every July would be celebrated as Parents' Day, which is similar {#blank#}9{#/blank#} Mother's Day and Father's Day.

    The tradition {#blank#}10{#/blank#} celebrating Parents' Day is relatively new. But within few years after its acceptance, the event has spread its wings to the whole world. Now the event is widely adopted.

    Chinese Kung Fu is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(early) and longest lasting sports in the world, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} uses both strength and brain. Over its long history, Kung Fu {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(develop) as a unique combination of exercise, self-protection and art. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} dates back to ancient times when people used tools {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (fight) against wild animals and gradually got experience in self-protection.

    {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(normal), an athlete in sports like track and field and ball sports retires in his or her 30s. Besides, injuries at a young age can affect our ability to keep {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (do) exercise in later life. In Chinese Kung Fu, however, it is {#blank#}8{#/blank#} different story. It {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(say) that Kung Fu not only exercises your physical body but also trains your spirit and your mind. And we can continue later in life when our {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(body) weaken.