Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Economic Inequality: The Global Crisis
Inequality, both within and between countries, has become one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Economic inequality (7) ______ the disparity in (8) ______ and wealth between individuals, communities, and nations. This inequality has been steadily increasing over the past (9) ______ decades.
Key Issues:
• In many countries, the wealthiest 1% of the population now controls a (10) ______ share of national wealth.
• At the same time, millions of people around the world live in extreme poverty, unable to meet even their basic needs.
Proposed Solutions:
• Governments must implement progressive tax systems to (11) ______ wealth more fairly.
• We must promote equal access to education, healthcare, and job opportunities, particularly for marginalized groups.
The time has come for us to challenge the status quo. Everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed, (12) ______ their background or socio-economic status.