1c Read 1a and fill in the blanks. The world has a population of 6.8 billion and itis increasing by 80 million _ every year. Chinahas the largest population. It has already reached_1.3 billion _ and lndia is second_ with1.1 billion. The population in developing countries is larger and is growing faster_than that in developed countries. Luckily, ourcountry has carried out the one-child _ policyto control the population.

Homework 1. Read 1a aloud. 2. Read the numbers in Part 2 on P12. 3. Finish Section B in your workbook. 4. Preview Section C.