2 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Whenever you have to write a paper, a letter, or any other document for work or school, you probably head toward the computer. Now, most people reach for 1 (keyboard) faster than they pick up pens. In a Scottish primary school, however, Mr. Norman Lewis is taking a different approach. He feels that neat handwriting 2 (be) still an important skill, so he has his students write not only by hand but also 3 old fashioned fountain pens.
Fountain pens 4 (use) in schools long ago and have been regaining popularity lately because they are refillable. Today, a writer 5 (simple) throws an empty pen away and gets 6 new one.
So far, Mr. Lewis is pleased with the results of his experiment. He reports that his students are taking more care with their work, and their self-confidence has improved as well. He is happy with the 7 (improve) he sees in his students’ writing 8 in his own writing. He knows that computers are here 9 (stay) and that they will not disappear. However, he believes that the practice with fountain pens helps students to focus, to write faster, and they can feel proud of 10 (they).