下列说法，正确的是（      ）

    Keeping a diary in English is one of the best ways to improve our English writing ability.

    Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes ____(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English.____we stick to this practice,____ (gradual) we'll learn how to express (表达) ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many ____ (difficult). In the first place, it often ____(happen) that we have trouble ____(find) proper words and phrases to give expression to our mind. And____ is very hard for us to put them into English properly.

    As far as I am____(concern), my suggestion is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese­English dictionary within easy reach. 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 the development of ____ (we) writing skills.

实验探究：小明爸爸说：“在我小的时候，田埂、地头有很多的蚯蚓，可是现在蚯蚓越来越少了．”小明想蚯蚓为什么越来越少了呢？会不会是农药施用过多的原因呢？