Read the following passage about the Climate Change Concerns Across Middle-Income Nations and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sh...

Read the following passage about the Climate Change Concerns Across Middle-Income Nations and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

A comprehensive survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in early 2025 examined climate change perceptions across nine middle-income nations, including Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, and Turkey. [I] The findings reveal widespread anxiety about environmental transformations affecting local communities. When researchers needed data that would accurately represent developing economies' perspectives on global warming, these particular countries seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Remarkably, 74% of surveyed adults confirmed that climate change impacts their immediate surroundings to some degree. This vulnerability assessment demonstrates how anthropogenic factors increasingly threaten regional stability and economic prosperity.

[II] In Brazil and Indonesia, overwhelming majorities—exceeding 90%—anticipate experiencing direct harm from environmental changes during their lifetimes. Such overwhelming consensus reflects genuine concerns about immediate climate risks. This stark reality underscores the immediacy of climate concerns in vulnerable regions where adaptive infrastructure remains limited. The data suggest diminishing adaptive capacity among populations facing escalating environmental pressures and insufficient governmental mitigation strategies.

Water-related catastrophes dominate public fears across all surveyed territories. Approximately 47% of respondents identified droughts and water shortages as their primary environmental worry, significantly surpassing concerns about heat waves, flooding, or rising sea levels. These preferences reflect practical realities in regions where agricultural livelihoods and freshwater access remain precarious. Altered precipitation patterns and ecosystem degradation continue to threaten food security and sustainable development goals across these vulnerable populations. [III] 

Despite mounting anxieties, optimism persists regarding collective action potential. An encouraging 80% of participants expressed willingness to modify their daily routines and professional practices to mitigate climate effects. However, confidence in international cooperation varies considerably, with 62% believing global collaboration can substantially reduce environmental degradation. They recognize that individual efforts alone cannot address systemic challenges requiring coordinated governmental and corporate responses. [IV] The survey ultimately highlights both the urgency felt by citizens in developing nations and their readiness to contribute toward meaningful solutions through enhanced environmental governance and reduced carbon footprints.

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Question 31: The phrase “fit the bill” in paragraph 1 has the closest meaning to _________.

A. work out                                        B. live up to                                        C. turn out                                        D. come up with