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.

    In China, the history of people planting and using bamboo can date back to as far as 7,000 years. As early as the Shang Dynasty, bamboo was being used in ancient people's daily lives. It was used for food, clothing, housing, transportation, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(music) instruments and even weapons.

    The {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(apply) of bamboo in science and technology is thrilling. In 251 BC, Li Bing, in Sichuan, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(lead) the local people in building the Dujiang Weirs(都江堰), the first irrigation network in the world, in which bamboo played {#blank#}4{#/blank#} important role. The world's oldest water pipe was also {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(make) of bamboo. During the Han Dynasty, the people in Sichuan {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(success) sank a 1600-metre-deep well with thick bamboo ropes. This technology did not spread to Europe {#blank#}7{#/blank#} the 19^th century, and it was by using the technology {#blank#}8{#/blank#} the Americans drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania in 1859.

    In Chinese culture, bamboo is well-known as {#blank#}9{#/blank#} of the “four gentlemen” in plants. To many famous men, bamboo is a symbol of goodness and honesty. It is always closely related to people of positive spirits. Bamboo culture contributes to encouraging people to hold on when {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(face) tough situations.

    Birth order, whether you are an older, middle or younger child in your family, affects career path as well as personality, a new research shows.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (reach)their conclusions, researchers studied many successful people from different career groups. One of the most important{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (discover) is that middle children are more likely to become CEOs than other children. Among them{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (be) Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook. The reason could be that they are more{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (competition) and flexible to fight for attention from the parents,{#blank#}5{#/blank#}makes them fit for high-flying roles.{#blank#}6{#/blank#} is claimed that consideration of others and high levels of management are required.

    Interestingly, they found the {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(major) of astronauts are eldest children, the {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (one) born children in the family. While youngest children were found to be more likely to have careers in classical music, because they are{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(possible) more sensitive and romantic. As for only children, the study suggests they are more likely to become artists due {#blank#}10{#/blank#}their personality of doing things perfectly and maturely.

    As you know, science plays {#blank#}1{#/blank#} very important role in our education. Do you want to keep up with the latest research and discoveries in science? There are many good websites {#blank#}2{#/blank#} you can check out the latest in the science world.

    One great site is Science News for Kids. This site reports science news {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (cover) a wide range of subjects. The articles are aimed {#blank#}4{#/blank#} younger readers, but adults will find this site {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (suit) for them as well. Another wonderful site, one that I check out every day, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (call) Science Daily. The site is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (constant) updated with news, often about exciting {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (finding) that change how we view the world.

    These sites post the latest stories and also keep all the past articles they post{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (early). That way you can find articles just about anything that {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (be) related to the science fields you are interested in.

    China has once again proved its {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (able) to change the world with the "new four great inventions": high-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping. They're related to China's high-tech innovation (创新),{#blank#}2{#/blank#} has improved the quality of people's lives, according to a survey {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(make) by the Belt and Road Research Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University.

    "My wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat whatever I want simply with a fingertip on my phone," said {#blank#}4{#/blank#}university student, adding that "even pancake sellers are using mobile payment".

    The bikes {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(them) are not new, but the operating model of bike-sharing {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(base) on satellite navigation system, mobile payment, big data and other high technologies.

    China has entered a new innovative era, thanks to the large amounts of capital China has invested in {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(encourage) innovation, said Bernhard Schwartlander, WHO Representative in China.

    It is increasingly clear that China is innovating and no longer copying Western ideas. This is especially true in mobile, where China is leading {#blank#}8{#/blank#}many ways such as…social messaging app WeChat, she said. This is partly {#blank#}9{#/blank#}China skipped over the PC era and went directly to mobile. China has a {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(large) mobile use than any other country in the world.

    Vegetarianism(素食主义)is becoming one rising trend in the UK, as more people are deciding not {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(eat) meat and animal products. Vegetarians are people who don't eat meat, while vegans are people who don't eat or use any animal products at all. These lifestyles {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(become) more well-known in the UK. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} are Britons cutting out meat? Many are unhappy about the poor treatment of animals and the effects of meat and fish production {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the environment. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(worry) about food safety and foodborne illnesses, such as mad cow disease, have also played a part. Others choose to change their eating habits in order to become {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (healthy). According to the Vegetarian Society, a meat-free diet can help reduce {#blank#}7{#/blank#} risk of certain cancers, as well as heart disease and high blood pressure.

    Organic farming is {#blank#}8{#/blank#} rising trend that is appearing in the UK. Many people are rejecting genetically modified(转基因的)food and want their food to be {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(organic) produced. Organic farmers use very few or no chemicals. Organic meat {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(produce) without the use of drugs.