TASK DEFINITION: In this task, a passage will be given and the goal is to identify an event from the passage. An event is defined as a single word representing something that happened, is happening, or may happen. An event can be factual or hypothetical, positive or negative, certain or uncertain. While most events are based on verbs, an event can also be based on a noun (ex. storm, snow, rainfall) or a copula verb (is, was, been, etc.). The event must not be a pronoun or an adjective. For noun events with multiple words, use the last word in the phrase as event.
PROBLEM: Passage: "The number of our theses and journals cited by the SCI is an important indicator of the success of our research progress in basic science fields," said Zhang Xianen, the director of MOST's scientific research department. "The greater number of Chinese scientists winning international prizes and occupying senior positions in major international research organizations also proves that China is catching up with leading countries in the field of science and technology," Zhang said.

SOLUTION: indicator

PROBLEM: Passage: After the rally, state television showed the Cuban exiles in the streets of Miami -- some of them carrying signs demanding ''Freedom for Elian,'' the same battle cry regularly chanted during rallies on this side of the Florida Straits. A voiceover to the footage called the exiles ''criminals'' and ''mafia members.''

SOLUTION: showed

PROBLEM: Passage: QVC Network Inc. said it completed its acquisition of CVN Cos. for about $423 million. QVC agreed to pay $19 and one-eighth QVC share for each of CVN's 20 million fully diluted shares.

SOLUTION:
said