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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.