On keeping a Diary in English
Keeping a diary in English is one of the__ (effect) ways to improve our English writing ability.
__ (compare) with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes___ time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English.___ 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 __（difficult）. In the first place, __ often happens that we have trouble __(find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.
As far as I _ (concern), my suggestion is that 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 turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is __ great use to keep a diary in English for __ development of our writing skills.