单选题
The population in last area was growing rapidly. Needless to say, the housing problem there cried out for immediate solution.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 本题中，cried out for意为“迫切需要”。四个选项中，needed very much意为“非常需要”；tried hard to find意为“努力找到”；called loudly意为“大声喊”；asked earnestly for意为“热切请求”。只有C项符合题意。