In this task, you will be shown a short story with a beginning, two potential middles, and an ending. Your job is to choose the middle statement that makes the story coherent / plausible by writing "1" or "2" in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes most sense.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Kira always loved Japanese culture. Middle 1: Kira finally decided to plan a trip to Japan. Middle 2: Kira finally decided to plan a trip to Africa. Ending: It was the best trip of her life.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Jim could not get the computer to work. Middle 1: Jim asked his dad for help. Middle 2: Jim asked his mom for help. Ending: His dad quickly discovered the monitor brightness was turned down.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Kari wanted some new running shoes. Middle 1: Kari went to the store to look at new shoes. Middle 2: Kari went to the picnic to look at new food. Ending: Her shoes fit great and she loved them!
[EX A]:
1