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: As New Zealand prepare for their World Cup semi-final against South Africa, Sportsmail takes a look at the Haka and tells you everything you need to know about the All Blacks' famous ritual. The haka is a Maori challenge and has its basis in Polynesian culture. It is not just used for sport — a haka can welcome guests, acknowledge great achievements and is performed at special occasions. New Zealand sports teams performing a haka before international matches began with the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team tour and it has been carried on by the New Zealand rugby team since 1905.New Zealand face South Africa in the World Cup semi-final on SaturdayBefore every match, the All Blacks perform a Haka in front of opponentsSportsmail gives you the lowdown on everything you need to knowRugby World Cup 2015: Click here for all the news from the RWC 
 Question:The new haka configuration was decided before the squad left _.

SOLUTION: New Zealand

PROBLEM: Washington (CNN) The Navy is looking to increase its use of drones that are more and more independent of direct human control despite the concerns of alarmed scientists and inventors over increasing automation in the military. In recent days, Pentagon officials and Navy leaders have spoken about the program and the push to develop more autonomous and intelligent unmanned systems. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter in a speech earlier this month confirmed that the United States was developing "self-driving boats which can network together to do all kinds of missions, from fleet defense to close-in surveillance, without putting sailors at risk."Navy leaders have spoken about the push to develop more autonomous and intelligent unmanned systemsThe Navy's push comes despite critics expressing increasing alarm at further automating drones 
 Question:_ contract aims to equip hundreds of ships with drones.

SOLUTION: Navy

PROBLEM: Norwich manager Alex Neil is hopeful full-back Martin Olsson will not miss too much of the start of the Barclays Premier League campaign after shoulder surgery, but looks to have reached a stalemate with Hull over the pursuit of Robbie Brady. Sweden international Olsson has resumed light training following an operation after Norwich's Sky Bet Championship play-off win over Middlesbrough, but is not scheduled to be involved in the new season opener against Crystal Palace on August 8. Neil has spoken of his desire to provide competition in every position, having recently deployed midfielder Bradley Johnson as emergency defensive cover, but has been left frustrated at not being able to get transfer targets to the Norfolk club,Martin Olsson ruled out of the start of the season after shoulder surgeryNorwich manager Alex Neil has not set a timescale on Olsson's returnCanaries running out of time in their efforts to sign Hull ace Robbie BradyTigers boss Steve Bruce unwilling to sell unless owners' valuation is met 
 Question:Bruce, meanwhile, suggested Norwich would have to improve their offer on _ closer to the club's £8m valuation to progress the transfer.

SOLUTION:
Robbie Brady

