Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
They report that soil pollution has seriously threatened the livelihood of many local farmers.
A. The livelihood of many local farmers was reported to be seriously endangered by soil pollution
B. It is reported that the livelihood of many local farmers has led to serious soil pollution
C. Soil pollution is reported to have posed a serious threat to the livelihood of many local farmers
D. It has been reported that soil pollution has actually put many local farmers' lives at risk