News Item 1

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News Item 1:
1. General Comprehension. Choose the statement that best summarizes this news item.
(1) Arnold Loskin was fired from his job because he objected the US foreign policy.
(2) Arnold Loskin arrived in Moscow today for a one-month lecture tour.
(3) Arnold Loskin has defected to the Soviet Union.
Answer:

2. True or False Questions.
(1)
Arnold Loskin is an American can-food researcher.
(2)
Arnold Loskin has arrived in Moscow alone.
(3)
Arnold Loskin defected to Moscow without being granted political asylum.
(4)
Arnold Loskin defected to the Soviet Union after being fired from his job in the United States.

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News Item 1:
1. General Comprehension. Choose the statement that best summarizes this news item.
(1) Arnold Loskin was fired from his job because he objected the US foreign policy.
(2) Arnold Loskin arrived in Moscow today for a one-month lecture tour.
(3) Arnold Loskin has defected to the Soviet Union.
Answer:

2. True or False Questions.
(1)
Arnold Loskin is an American can-food researcher.
(2)
Arnold Loskin has arrived in Moscow alone.
(3)
Arnold Loskin defected to Moscow without being granted political asylum.
(4)
Arnold Loskin defected to the Soviet Union after being fired from his job in the United States.