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

Warning - Students Playing Truant
Though the national entrance exam for universities approaches, the number of students playing truant have (7) ___(1)___. This is concerning, because the Ministry of Education has changed the exam format. (8) ___(2)___ students seem unaware of the implications of their actions. As a solution, parents and teachers must ensure that students (9) ___(3)___ focused.
(10) ___(4)___ changing exam format, students need to adapt. A significant (11) ___(5)___ of students are struggling with the new requirements. Finally, we must (12) ___(6)___ the importance of education. Instead of ignoring the issue, we must address it to prepare students for the challenges ahead.