Read the email and fill in the gaps with the correct words. There are three extra words you do not need to use.

Dear David,
Thank you for your message. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I've had a lot of homework lately.
It’s great that you have already chosen the college. I think that you have all chances to enter it. As for my preferences, I really want to study in the Higher School of Economics because it's one of the best universities in my country. Obviously, I'd like ... economics. If ... accepted, I ... to enter less popular economic universities.
Anyway, ... your dog Lucy. How old is it? How many females are there among the puppies? What are you ... with them?
I've got to go as my brother ... me to help him with his chores.
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Sasha