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                                                        Keeping a diary—a good way to improve English

     When I was at the age of thirteen, I began to keep a diary in English. At first it seemed difficult to me, but now it has begun to be easy. I know it's not possible to learn English well without more practice, I like reading, listening and speaking. After school I often go to the school library to read English stories. My English teacher always helps me translate some passages into Chinese. 

     I have little time to watch TV, or to play computer games. After I finish writing my diary, I always try to correct mistakes with the help of the dictionary. I think that keeping a diary is one of the best ways to improve our English study. 

1. （1） The writer began to write diaries ______.

   A . when she was thirteen years old B . before she was 13 C . when she was 17 D . for 13 years
3. （2） ______ it was not easy for the writer to keep a diary in English. 

   A . At last B . At first C . Now D . Usually
5. （3） It's ______ to learn English well without more practice. 

   A . not easy B . easy C . possible D . impossible
7. （4） The writer likes reading, speaking and listening in her ______ learning. 

   A . English B . Chinese C . art D . subject
9. （5） From the passage we know ______ is one of the best ways to improve English. 

   A . more reading B . keeping a diary C . more speaking D . more listening