News Item 1:

News Item 1:
1. General comprehension, choose the best answer (a, b, c, or d) to complete each of the following statements
(1) David Jacobsen was _________.

a. US colonel stationed in West Germany b. a freed American hostage c. one of the remaining captives in Lebanon d. the man who worked to gain the release of hostages in Lebanon
(2) Terry Waite wanted _________. a. to criticize the US government's handling of the hostage situation b. to have his checkups at the air force hospital c. to continue with his efforts to gain the release of other hostages d. to show his thanks to the Reagan administration
(3) The doctor's initial impression is that __________. a. the hostage has heart-breaking disappointments b. the hostage hasn't dealt well with the stresses of his captivity c. the hostage is very tired both physically and mentally d. the hostage is physically in very good condition

2. Identification. Match each item in Column I with one item in Column II by recognizing the person's occupation or remarks．
Column I
(1) Charles Moffitt
(2) David Jacobsen
(3) Terry Waite
(4) President Reagan

Column II
a. "There's no way to tell right now. We've been working on that."
b. an Anglican Church envoy
c. colonel, hospital director
d. appealed today for the release of other captives in Lebanon

Answer: (1) —
; (2) —
; (3) —
; (4) —
.