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News Item 1:
General Comprehension. Choose the best answer (a, b, c, or d) to complete each of the following statements.
1. The US officials' reaction to the downed American plane is __________.

a. a reluctant admission of the government's involvement in the operation b. a flat denial of any connection with the operation c. an awkward silence d. embarrassment before the world opinion
2. According to the Sandinista government, ___________ in the downed American plane. a. three men killed and four injured b. three men killed and four captured c. three men killed and a fourth captured d. three men killed and a fourth injured
3. Secretary of State George Shultz said the transport was sponsored by ____________. a. a private American group b. contra rebels c. some US military intelligence units d. the Sandinista government
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News Item 1:
General Comprehension. Choose the best answer (a, b, c, or d) to complete each of the following statements.
1. The US officials' reaction to the downed American plane is __________.

a. a reluctant admission of the government's involvement in the operation b. a flat denial of any connection with the operation c. an awkward silence d. embarrassment before the world opinion
2. According to the Sandinista government, ___________ in the downed American plane. a. three men killed and four injured b. three men killed and four captured c. three men killed and a fourth captured d. three men killed and a fourth injured
3. Secretary of State George Shultz said the transport was sponsored by ____________. a. a private American group b. contra rebels c. some US military intelligence units d. the Sandinista government