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 1 (little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we persist(坚持) in this practice, gradually we’ll learn how 2 (express)ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many 3 (difficult). In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble in 4 (find) appropriate(恰当的) words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there 5 (be) many idiomatic(成语的) ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English 6 (proper).
As far as I am 7 (concern), my suggestion is 8 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(咨询) our dictionary. We can also ask our English teacher 9 help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for 10 development of our writing skills.
1. less 2.to express 3. difficulties 4. finding 5.are 6. properly
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