Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Despite a growing ......... that a lot needs to be done to help those without clean water, a ........ says that more than 34 million people die every year of water borne diseases.

Options

A. interest, reason
B. recognition, report
C. fantasy, review
D. authority, legend