Final Check: Keeping Things Simple First read the following selection carefully. Then fill in each blank with an appropriate word from the box below. a. midweek b. editorial c. wild d. gowns e. onion Mina ’ s enjoyable experience is to dress ef f iciently. She preferred short that 1._____ didn't get all twisted around her legs when she turned in her sleep. Although she works as an editor of the 2 . _ page of a newspaper, she is experienced in s u c cess fu l parties. The f o llo w ing is her advice on how to hold a holiday party. Follow my advice here, and you ’ ll find t hat a 3 . party can be easier to pull off than a weekend one—which is good, because with all of the seasons office gatherings, tree trimmings, and dinner dates taking up your schedule, it might be your only chance to host a fete of your own. The key is to keep things simple: Make just a few dishes, such as flavorful fried potatoes with paprika, garlic, bell pepper, and 4. ,buy some prepared foods to fill in the gaps, and offer wine and beer instead of a fully stocked bar (don ’ t forget the sparkling wine). With a party this easy, you can finally eat 5. berries that you picked from a bush with joy.