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.

The Internet {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(become) part of young people's life already. A report shows that 38% of students often use the Internet . Most of them get {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (use) information on the Internet {#blank#}3{#/blank#}use the Internet to help their studies. But many students don't use it {#blank#}4{#/blank#}a good way. Some play games too much, some visit websites that{#blank#}5{#/blank#}shouldn't look at. So bad things may happen{#blank#}6{#/blank#}students spend too much time on the Internet.

    {#blank#}7{#/blank#} is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook,{#blank#}8{#/blank#}uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives useful {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (advise).

    Some students also make friends on the Internet.  But  if you want to have  a face-to-face {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (meet) with your online friends, let your parents know and meet in a proper place.

What's the right college for you?

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(do) the college you're considering offer classes and learning opportunities {#blank#}2{#/blank#} interest you? You don't need to declare a college major until your junior year of college—but you're more likely {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(succeed) if you're excited about and engaged by the options available to you.

    Consider{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (you) learning style: do you prefer informative lectures or lively discussions?

    Research and analysis or hands-on experience and practice? Writing papers or working in small groups?

    Look for the academic experience you'll need to feel {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(challenge) and engaged, and what support you'll need for success—peer tutoring, {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(access) professors, and career services are just some of {#blank#}7{#/blank#} options you might find on campus. Check out course and program {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(describe), reviews of professors, and sit in on some classes if you're able to visit campus.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(assess) your chances of admission can be a good way to identify a strong academic match. Most admissions counselors tell us that your GPA and the quality of your high school classes are the most important elements of your college application, {#blank#}10{#/blank#}standardized test scores not far behind.