The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to【21】the Nobel Peace Prize for 1998 to John Hum

e and David Trimble for their efforts to find a【22】solution to the conflict in Northern Ireland.

Over the past thirty years, the national, religious and social【23】in Northern Ireland has cost over 3,500 people their lives. John Hume has throughout been the clearest and most【24】of Northern Ireland's political leaders in his【25】for a peaceful solution. The foundations of the peace agreement【26】on Good Friday 1998 reflect principles which he has stood for.

As the【27】of the traditionally predominant party in Northern Ireland, David Trimble showed great political【28】when, at a critical stage of the process, he advocated solutions which led to the peace【29】. As the head of the Northern Ireland government, he has【30】the first steps towards building up the mutual confidence on which a lasting peace must be based.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee also wishes to【31】the importance of the positive【32】to the peace process made by other Northern Irish leaders, and by the governments of Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee【33】the hope that the foundations which have now been laid will not【34】lead to lasting peace in Northern Ireland, but also serve to【35】peaceful solutions to other religious, ethnic and national conflicts around the world.

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A．award

B．accept

C．pass

D．refuse