Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing the meaning of the passage:      

     For centuries, poets, writers and musicians (27) ______  the ao dai in poems, novels and songs. The ao dai is the traditional (28)  ______ of Vietnamese women. It          consists       of      a long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and worn over loose pants. Traditionally, it was frequently worn by both men and women. The design and material used for men were (29) ______ from those used for women. Nowadays, women usually (30) ______ it, especially on special occasions. However, many Vietnamese women today often prefer to wear modern clothing at work, (31) ______ it is more convenient.             Now fashion (32) ______ want to change the traditional ao dai. Some have printed lines of poetry on the ao dai, so they look modem and very fashionable. Other designers have taken inspiration from Vietnam's ethnic minorities. They have visited villages and studied traditional designs and symbols (33) ______ suns, stars, crosses, and stripes. They have added these patterns to the ao dai, so Vietnamese women can continue to wear the unique dress, which is now (34) ______ traditional and fashionable. (Adapted from English 9, 7-year Currie, p. 13. 14, Giao duc Publishing House)

          For centuries, poets, writers and musicians (27) ______  the ao dai in poems, novels and songs.