Neighboring countries A and B had always had very good, close relations, but in 1992, owing to a disagreement over the exact location of the border between them, a(an) __1__ began to develop. Finally, in 1994, in __2__ at military activity by country B near the border, country A announced its intention to __3__, __4__ relations with country B. Both countries withdrew their __5__ and the __6__ in the two countries were closed down, It is hoped that a solution will be found and that it will be possible to __7__ normal trade, cultural and diplomatic __8__ as soon as possible.
1. A) resume B) agreement C) link D) split
2. A) celebration B) protest C) agreement D) disagreement
3. A) break off B) break in C) break out D) break down
4. A) educational B) sanitary C) ambassador D) diplomatic
5. A) presidents B) ministers C) ambassadors D) bureaucrats
6. A) palaces B) embassies C) centers D) hotels
7. A) resume B) give up C) cease D) halt
8. A) borders B) embassies C) links D) splits
