Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The lottery is a regular weekly ______ where the drawing of the numbers is done by a little girl.

recreation

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:

Option 4: recreation

Explanation: The sentence is describing an activity involving the drawing of numbers for a lottery. The word "recreation" fits the context as it refers to an activity for enjoyment and leisure. It indicates that the lottery drawing is a regular weekly event for entertainment purposes. The other options do not convey the same sense of an activity or event.