{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(keep) a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing abilities.

    Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we keep doing this，{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (gradual)we'll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English，we will certainly meet many difficulties. First, it often happens that we have difficulty{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(find)proper words and phrases to give expression to our mind.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (two), there are so many idioms(成语)in Chinese{#blank#}6{#/blank#}it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.

    In my opinion，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 refer {#blank#}9{#/blank#} our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help，if necessary. In short，I believe that it is of great use to keep{#blank#}10{#/blank#}diary in English for the development of our writing skills.

    Shark attacks can be deadly, but they are not common. Each year, sharks usually kill fewer than 10 people worldwide, and about 100 people {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (injure). You are more likely to be attacked in parts of the sea {#blank#}2{#/blank#} tourists throw in food to bring in sharks. However, people are dangerous to sharks, too. 60 million sharks are killed {#blank#}3{#/blank#} food and medicine every year. As a result, some kinds of sharks may die out completely. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (protect) these wonderful animals, some countries have made programs to help them survive.

    Raron Weaver was born on April 14^th, 1998 with only his left eye. It was very likely that this disability would come with brain damage. The chances are {#blank#}1{#/blank#} he would have brain damage, yet he didn't. He went through 25 operations and {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (receive)a false eye.

    When he was in the 4^th grade he dreamed of {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(become)a writer and he carried that dream with him throughout his life. However, he faced a great many {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(difficulty).

    From his first day of preschool to his last day of high school, he was looked at{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(strange)by others. People would call him names like "cyclops(独眼龙)" and would tell him that he was {#blank#}6{#/blank#} mistake. Along with this, suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder(强迫症)made it difficult for him{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(do)normal activities.

    In 2016 he graduated from high school with the support of a loving family {#blank#}8{#/blank#} the help of teachers and friends. He began to write a book and a year later he completed his book. In late2017 The Human Apocalypse{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (publish) and it is now being sold through several {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(difference) ways.