Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.

I moved to Hanoi three months ago from the United States and each day is still a new adventure filled ___(1)___ special moments and lessons.
The streets of this bustling city with its intoxicating sights, smells and sounds create a perfect recipe for a change in ___(2)___ for newcomers to Hanoi.
The outdoor markets are the pulse of Hanoi, providing a riveting shopping experience as well as a look into the traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. The women who run the meat, vegetable, and fruit stands are experts at ___(3)___ customers to buy their goods.
The outdoor market here is a place ___(4)___ everything can be negotiated with some persistence and a smile. This is something I’ve had to adapt to, because in the US, everything has a fixed price.
The mar-women are the hearts of their families. Shopping for groceries is an important activity ___(5)___ it later transforms into a meal that brings the family together.