They fear that traditional and older types of music are slowly disappearing, partly because they are less likely to be written down or recorded, or because the format in which they are recorded is no longer (28) __________ Also

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29  

SOUNDS FROM THE PAST

     Much of the music we listen to today is a mixture of styles from various countries and time periods. A lot of music has (25) __________ in older traditional songs heard in many different countries around the world. Traditional, (26) __________ music is collected over decades, if not centuries. Younger generations learn these songs from their elders through practice and repetition. 

     Since music can tell us a lot about different cultures (27) __________ its lyrics, melodies, and the instrument used, researchers and music fans see it as an essential part of history. They fear that traditional and older types of music are slowly disappearing, partly because they are less likely to be written down or recorded, or because the format in which they are recorded is no longer (28) __________ Also, younger generations may not find such music very appealing, so once older generations pass away, the music may die (29) __________ them. Whole genres of music may go extinct.

The martins have confirmed their strong __________ to charity actions by donating a lump sum of money again.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Peter knew he wouldn't get __________ with cheating in the exam.

If I __________ you were going to the post office, I would have asked you to buy me some stamps.

We sometimes go away from the city to the countryside for a __________ of fresh air.

The teacher explained the lesson twice __________ the students didn't understand it.

In order for this appliance to function__________ the safety screws must be removed.

He has no __________ of reading that book. It is "hard-to-pick-up-again".

On 21 February 1916, the defenders at Verdun were__________ to the heaviest bombardment that had ever occurred up to that time.

Donald Trump is the President of __________United States.

Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.