2.It was common for people to keep up   with friends through letters before the ageof the Internet.

II. Fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets.1. Maybethe earth has been visited by_________(intelligence) creatures from outer space.2. Theywere_______(argument) about how to spend the money.3. Ourproducts compare________(favorable) with all the leading brands.4. Throughouther career she remained very________(sensitivity) to criticism.5. Thereview resulted in the___________(modify) of our security procedures.6. Allthings are interrelated and_______(interaction) with each other.7. _________(perception) that he wasn’t happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.8. Thereport has been________as inaccurate and incomplete. (criticism)9. BecauseI live in a remote village, I regard my car as an________.(essential)10. Somecompanies are__________(prejudice) against taking on employees who are overthe ageof 40.