Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.(1.5 pts)
For centuries , musicians, writers and poets (17) …….…… the ao dai in songs , novels and poems.
The ao dai is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women. It (18) …….…… of a long silk tunic that is slit on
the sides and worn (19) …….…… loose pants . (20) …….…… , it was frequently worn by both men and
women . The design and material used for men (21) …….…… different from those used for women.
Nowadays , women usually wear it , especially on special occasions. (22) …….…… , many Vietnamese
women today often prefer to wear modern clothing at work , because it is more convenient.
17.A. mentioned B. have told C. have mentioned D. have talked
18.A. consists B. includes C.comprises D. has
19.A. on B. out C. in D. over
20.A. Tradition B. Traditionally C. Tradition D.Traditional
21.A. was B. were C. is D. are
22.A. In addition B. But C. However D. Beside