Choose the correct words or phrases that best complete the passage.

Dear Jane,

I'm sorry for not (16) _________ to you for two months. In my postcard sent to you when I was on vacation in July, I told you about a new friend of(17) ______ , Lisa Moran, who lives near my uncle's farm in Napan Valley, California. You may be curious to know what she is (18) _______ .Well, Lisa is of our age - 17 - and not very tall or slim. In fact, she has(19) ________ rounded shoulders and a plump face. The best (20) ______ on Lisa's face are her green eyes and the two dimples on her checks. She (21) _______

lively with her hair cut short and dressed in (22) ________ clothes - jeans and a T-shirt. When I first met her at my cousin's birthday party, I was attracted by her (23) _______ and pleasingly direct manners. Curiously enough, Lisa has the same (24) _____ in music as you and I.

That's (25) _______ about Lisa for the moment. How have you been doing with your school work? Please write soon.

Best wishes Ann Maxfield

The _________ authority appealed to the contribution of the community to help the victim of the fire with food, clothes, and money.