Read the following email message. Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.

Dear Sophia, I'm so excited about your upcoming trip to Japan next month! Since you mentioned wanting to attend a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, I thought I'd share some information about appropriate kimono attire based on a guide I found. For a tea ceremony, the 1 .... would be most suitable. It's elegant in its simplicity with no patterns, just a single color in subtle tones. This type is considered 2 ...., so it won't break your budget either. Since you'll be traveling in October, you should look for autumn-themed patterns like 3 ..... The color palette for this season includes russet, gold, deep orange, and burgundy. If you want something more versatile that you could wear to both the tea ceremony and for a nice dinner afterward, you might consider a 4 ..... These can be worn by both married and unmarried women, and the patterns flow beautifully across the seams. I wouldn't recommend renting a Furisode, even though they're stunning with their 5 ..... Those are specifically for unmarried women attending very formal events like coming-of-age ceremonies, and they're the most expensive option. There's a rental shop called Sakura Traditional Clothing with locations in Kyoto. You can check their website at www.sakura-kimono.jp for more information. Have a wonderful trip! Emily

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Based on the email, what is Sophia planning to do in Japan? 1 .... According to the information provided, what would be the most appropriate footwear to wear with a formal kimono? 2 .... What can be inferred about Emily's knowledge of Japanese culture? 3 ....