TASK DEFINITION: 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].
PROBLEM: Moscow (CNN) President Vladimir Putin has hit back at new American sanctions by ordering the US to cut staff at its diplomatic mission by 755, in Moscow's most aggressive move against Washington since the final years of the Cold War. Putin confirmed the move Sunday after the Foreign Ministry on Friday demanded the US cut staff numbers and announced a rash of other measures against Washington's missions. The measures came after the US Congress passed a bill last week imposing fresh sanctions over Russia's meddling in the US' 2016 election. President Donald Trump has indicated he will sign the sanctions bill into law.Putin says 755 staff will be cut from US missionsThe move follows a US Congress decision to impose fresh Russian sanctions 
 Question:But my whole point is, don't do this, it is to the detriment of the interests of the _."

SOLUTION: US

PROBLEM: On Monday it was announced that Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has signed a lifetime contract with Nike. It is believed to be the first deal American sportwear giant's kind, with the 30-year-old's contract worth up to $500million (£333m). Sportsmail assesses what does the enormity of the four-time MVP's deal with Nike now means for those concerned. Nike's eye-watering deal to James' is based on the assumption that he will stay scandal-free throughout the rest of his career, as well as have staying power in the many years of his life when he is no longer an active player. The sportswear company will probably base their James' model on the success of their partnership with Michael Jordan.LeBron James has signed a lifetime contract with apparel giant NikeHe previously signed a contract with Nike before graduating high schoolJames has won two NBA titles and two Olympic golds during his career30-year-old's signature Nike shoe set to surpass $400m (£265m) for 2015 
 Question:His global appeal from his on-court success alone means he is often compared to _ in the debate of who is the greatest-ever basketball player.

SOLUTION: Michael Jordan

PROBLEM: Could the Netflix model work for a movie theater chain? AMC Theaters is reportedly exploring that with a pilot partnership with MoviePass, a company which offers a subscription service where movie lovers can attend a movie a day for a monthly fee. AMC operates more than 4,900 screens across the United States, making it the second largest theater chain behind Regal Entertainment. The New York Times reports that moviegoers would pay a fee of $35 a month, which would allow them a pass to attend one showing a day of any movie they choose. A $45 per month option includes 3D and IMAX films.AMC is launching a pilot programMoviegoers would pay a fee to get a daily movie passViewership by younger audiences is down 
 Question:_ launched back in 2011 and AMC decided to partner with the company in response to the decline in attendance by young moviegoers.

SOLUTION:
MoviePass