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tries) tend to prefer modern pop music. Urtiin duu dates back to the 13th century, when the style was practised as a professional art. Urtiin duu relates intricate stories about the natural beauty of the land and the rituals of daily life. The vocal style is similar to khuumii in that it takes a talented, practised singer in order to perform well. The sounds are drawnout and require extreme control of the singer39。s breath. Some examples of this style have been recorded to have as many as 20,000 verses, thus earning the name long songs. 41. Music is almost a universal pastime. Which of the following statements has the same meaning as this? A. Music is a leisure activity found around the world. B. Music is a required activity found around the world. C. Music is a leisure activity found in a few places around the world. D. Music is a required activity found in a few places around the world. 42. With which of the following statements would the author of this passage probably agree? A. World music is an art form that receives much recognition in the West. B. Young people always appreciate the traditional music of their country. C. Most people in London are unfamiliar with Asian music. D. Traditional Mongolian music is known throughout the world. 43. Which paragraph describes a style of singing that some might consider to be excessively lengthy? A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4. 44. Which of the following sentences from the passage indicates the author39。s opinion? A. However, world music is a subject that receives little attention in the West. B. One of the most different, yet nonetheless beautiful, styles of music is found in Mongolia. C. Today, throat singing has bee internationally known. D. The sounds are drawnout and require extreme control of the singer39。s breath. 45. The author of this passage is _______. A. telling a story B. presenting information C. making an argument D. persuading the reader