In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.

[EX Q]: Statement: St. Patrick first came to Ireland as a prisoner, captured in an Irish raid on a Roman settlement in Britain. Choices:  1. St. Patrick was brought to Ireland against his will as a prisoner. 2. He was in prison for two months in Ireland. 3. St. Patrick managed to never get captured during his time in Britain.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Statement: Foreign diplomats, traders, and missionaries were at last able to enter the country. Choices:  1. The country has always welcomed foreigners.  2. Foreign tourist visits were still barred, although allowance has been opened to diplomats, traders and missionaries.  3. The country placed certain entry restrictions for a period of time before removing them. 
[EX A]: 3

[EX Q]: Statement: The pressure of these appeals for gifts has become too great for endurance. Choices:  1. These appeals for gifts is a piece of cake.  2. Nobody can keep up with the pressure. 3. It is getting quite difficult for people to keep up with the pressure. 
[EX A]:
3