Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONE word that best fits the context.

     With the widespread use of the computer, many middle school and primary school students can type very

fast.1.______, their handwriting is becoming worse 2.______ before. Wrongly written characters and untidy

writing are the common problems. The biggest problem is 3.______ they don't think it is necessary to practice

handwriting any more since typing can take the place of 4.______ To me, I always prefer handwriting 5.______

typing. I think handwriting is 6.______ better way to express my feeling. 7.______, Chinese characters are the

important part of Chinese culture and typing can never take the place of it. Therefore as a Chinese, we should 

8.______ stop practicing writing them to avoid the wrongly written character and the untidy writing.