Fill in the blanks with only one word Studying the humanities improves our ability to read and write. No 1 what we do in life, we will have a huge 2 if we can read complex ideas and understand their meaning. We will have a bright 3 if we are the person in the office who can write a clear and 4 analysis of those ideas! Studying the humanities makes us 5 with the language of emotion and the creative 6 . In an information economy, many people have the ability to produce a useful product such as a new MP3 player. 7 , very few people have the ability to create a 8 brand: the iPod. Most importantly,studying the humanities 9 us with great insight and self-awareness, 10 releasing our creative energy and talent in a positive and constructive manner.