In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].

[EX Q]: (CNN) -- The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas lies just 200 miles from the Mexican border. On Sunday it will host the first U.S. Grand Prix since 2007 -- and thousands of Formula One fans are expected to cross the Rio Grande to cheer on a driver they know as "Checo." Sergio Perez has become one of the darlings of Mexico, a country that in recent times has become more synonymous for the drugs war waged by Felipe Calderon during his tenure as president. The sporting focus this weekend will be on America, but the problems of its neighbor will come into sharp focus in the Mexican town of Nuevo Laredo -- the closest crossing point for those hoping to see Perez at what is, in effect, his home race.Formula One driver Sergio Perez looking forward to his "home" race in Texas on SundayThe Mexican is expected to have thousands of fans crossing the border to support himHe has been one of F1's surprise success stories in only his second season on the gridPerez has earned a big-money move to McLaren after three podium placings in 2012 
 Question:It's the best country in the world and I'm so proud to be _," adds Perez, as his bright smile breaks out for the first time in conversation.
[EX A]: Mexican

[EX Q]: (CNN) President Donald Trump appeared to take credit for the decision of major Gulf nations to cut diplomatic relations with Qatar, an important US ally, putting his stamp of approval on the move despite Pentagon and State Department attempts to remain neutral. "During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology. Leaders pointed to Qatar - look," he tweeted Tuesday. The tweet could pose difficulties for the US in explaining why it remains in Qatar, host to the one of the Pentagon's largest military bases in the Middle East and a linchpin in the campaign against ISIS. For that reason, the President's 140 character blast may raise concerns within the Defense Department.The three Gulf countries and Egypt accused Qatar of supporting terrorism and destabilizing the regionThe feud among Washington's closest Gulf allies could disrupt US efforts to fight ISIS 
 Question:Spicer said the _ "wants to see this issue deescalated and resolved immediately" and said regional cooperation is "so important."
[EX A]: US

[EX Q]: Australia Women's star Alex Blackwell is set to face men's fast bowler Ryan Harris as she tests herself against some of her country's top male cricket stars for an Elite International Academy XI. The 31-year-old Southern Stars batter will line-up with the likes of Chris Rogers, Mitch Marsh and Peter Nevill in the Ashes warm-up match, while Australian fast bowler Harris will play for Hampshire. They are set to play in a two-day match between players from the Elite International Academy XI and the Hampshire Second XI, on the Isle of Wight, beginning on Thursday. Born: 31/8/1983, New South WalesAustralian stars will take part in an Ashes warm-up match on ThursdayRyan Harris, Chris Rogers, Mitch Marsh and Peter Nevill will all be involvedSouthern Stars' Alex Blackwell will be preparing for the Women's Ashes 
 Question:She quit her job as a genetic counsellor in January, deciding to focus on her cricket career, and is financially backed by a yearly central contract with the _.
[EX A]:
Southern Stars