In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Passage:
An Italian town is offering to pay people up to €2000 to move there. The Mayor of the town has made the (1).......... in the hope of reversing (2)............ town’s declining population. The population (3).......... small towns of Italy (4)............. to the big cities leaving (5)............ only the aged people. Some towns have been left with as little as twelve residents.
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.

Options

A. present
B. offer
C. reward
D. gift

Answer

D