Direction: Listen and fill in the blanks with the missing words. M: M: Alas! This _____1_____ writing class is too much! I have to write a five-page short story by October 8th, and I have no idea what to write about. W: We're already two months into the _____2_____, you must have written stories before now. What did you write about last time? M: That's just it – we've only had to _____3_____ so far, funny little things that happened to us or our families. My first three stories were about hunting or fishing with my childhood dog, Brownie, and visiting my grandmother during the summers when I was in high school. This time, it has to be _____4_____. Hey! You're a great _____5_____, how do you get your ideas? W: Thank you, but I'm not sure painting and writing are _____6_____. When I'm ready to start a new painting, I usually go for long walks along the beach or out in the woods. I find most of my _____7_____ in nature. M: Hmm ... I don't think that would really work for me. I need _____8_____ and a plot. W: You should try hanging out at the train station. There are always interesting people with odd hats or accents coming and going, dramatic goodbyes and romantic reunions. Just sit in the lobby for an hour or two and watch everyone. _____9_____ who they are, where they're going, why they're in such a hurry. M: The train station? That's actually a pretty good idea! How did you _____10_____ such a great idea? W: I'm glad you like it, but I can't take any credit. It's an old trick I learned from many artists and writers. You just need something new and exciting to get those creative ideas flowing.