Here are the suggested answers to fill in the gaps:
- C have come
- B many
- A the
- B bargains
- C stalls
- A charity
- C sale
- B lots
- C by
- A optician's
So the complete text would read as follows:
Hi Alison,
How's everything going? Sorry I haven't written for a while, e.g. but I've been studying for my university exams, and you know how busy that keeps you! Anyway, I got your email, and I'm thrilled that you have come to stay with me for a few days!
I know that one of the things you love about my city is the shopping, so let me tell you about a many places I've discovered. First of all, forget about the shopping mall! There's the fantastic flea market, just a ten-minute bus ride from my house, where you'll find the most amazing things at unbelievably good bargains. I'm sure you'll love the colorful atmosphere and the loud street vendors calling out to you to take a look at their stalls. Another place we can do our shopping, as well as do something for charity, is the Oxfam store in the town center. It mainly sells second-hand things, but they're in very good condition and at bargain prices. The last time I went there, I ended up buying four books and five CDs! My brother says there's a good car boot sale on just outside of town every Sunday, but I haven't been yet. We can go together, if you like!
I'm sure you'll fill your suitcases with lots of new things to take back home. But you should know that we can only pay by cash at these places, so leave your credit card behind!
I'd better go now. I need to go to the optician's to pick up my new reading glasses.
See you soon,
Anna
