I. Multiple choice question: Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). (2pts/10 sentences)

           Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number of existing human population (1) _____ the carrying capacity of Earth. Overpopulation is (2) _____ by a number of factors such as reduced mortality rate, (3) _____ medical facilities, and depletion of precious resources.

            The effects of overpopulation are quite severe. One of these is rise in unemployment. When a country (4) _____ overpopulated, it gives rise to unemployment as there are (5) _____ jobs to support a large number of people. Rise in unemployment gives rise to (6) _____ as people will steal various items to feed their family and (7) _____ them basic amenities of life.

            High cost of living is another effect. As difference (8) _____ demand and supply continues to expand due to overpopulation, it raises the (9) _____ of various commodities including food, shelter and healthcare. This means that people have to pay (10) _____ to survive and feed their families.

1.  A.grows            B.exceeds          C.domains                  D.increases

2.  A.caused            B.produced        C.built                       D.consisted

3.A.worse               B.lower              C.better                      D.higher

4.A.makes              B.engages           C.gains                      D.becomes

5.A.fewer               B.less                  C.more                      D.further

6.A.wealth              B.poverty           C.crime                      D.order

7.A.purchase          B.provide            C.present                   D.prevent

8.A.among              B.above              C.between                 D.behind

9.A.standards          B.numbers          C.qualities                 D.prices

10.A.less                B.more                 C.fewer                     D.smaller