Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answer each of the questions below.

The five most populated cities today are Tokyo (35 million people), Mexico City (19 million), New York (18.5 million), Bombay (18.3 million) and Sao Paulo (18.3 million). In 1950 only Tokyo and New York had populations of more than 10 million people. By 2050 there will be 22 cities of that size. The United Nations' report concludes, "The current population picture is one of dynamic population changes, reflected in new an4 diverse patterns of childbearing, mortality, migration, urbanization and ageing. The continuation and consequences of these population trends present opportunities as well as challenges for all societies in the twenty-first century."

(Source: brealdngnewsenglish.com)

41. The word populated means

A. peaceful. C. crowded.

B. visited. D. awful

42. What was Bombay's approximate population in 1950?

A. 19 million C. over 10 million

B. 18.3 million D. under 10 million

43. How is the current population trend?

A. unchanged C. dynamic

B. unpredictable D. predictable

44. Which of the following is not mentioned as an example of new and diverse patterns?

A. modernization C. ageing

B. childbearing D. migration

45. How do population trends affect societies?

A. They create more job opportunities for people.

B. They bring about both advantages and disadvantages.

C. People have more difficulties in taking new opportunities.

D. The trends continue to cause bad consequence