Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most.

A. because they allow people to express their thoughts and ideas

B. This makes them essential tools for global interaction

C. and each one has its own unique sounds, grammar, and vocabulary

D. Efforts are being made to keep these languages alive

Languages are an important part of human culture and communication. There are over 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, (37)_______. Learning a new language can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. Many people learn languages for travel, work, or to connect with others. (38)________.

English is one of the most widely spoken languages and is often used in business and international communication. Some languages, like Mandarin and Spanish, are spoken by millions of people as their first language (39)________. Unfortunately, some languages are at risk of disappearing because fewer people speak them. (40)________. Preserving languages is important because they carry the history, culture, and identity of a community.

There are over 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, (37)_______.