Everyday Vocabulary Diplomatic Relations Test

(Please note: The following questions are part of a cloze test. They are interrelated, meaning that the information provided in each question is connected to the others.)

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

Neighbouring countries A and B had always had very good, close relations, but in 1992, owing to a disagreement over the exact location of the border between them, a(an) __1__ began to develop.

Finally, in 1994, in __2__ at military activity by country B near the border, country A announced its intention to __3__  __4__ relations with country B.

Finally, in 1994, in __2__ at military activity by country B near the border, country A announced its intention to __3__  __4__ relations with country B.

Finally, in 1994, in __2__ at military activity by country B near the border, country A announced its intention to __3__  __4__ relations with country B.

Both countries withdrew their __5__ and the __6__ in the two countries were closed down.

Both countries withdrew their __5__ and the __6__ in the two countries were closed down.

It is hoped that a solution will be found and that it will be possible to __7__ normal trade, cultural and diplomatic __8__ as soon as possible.

It is hoped that a solution will be found and that it will be possible to __7__ normal trade, cultural and diplomatic __8__ as soon as possible.