A: Hey there! Did you hear about the news?
B: No, what's up?

A: Well, the US Ambassador in Japan, George Glass, is gonna attend these memorial ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. You know, for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings!

B: Wow, really? That's his first visit since he took office, huh?

A: Yep! Last year, the ambassador didn't go to Nagasaki because city officials didn't invite the Israeli ambassador. But this time, they invited everyone!

B: Oh, that sounds different. I wonder how it'll go. The ambassador said he feels honored to represent the US at these ceremonies.

A: Yeah, he said the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their message of peace are a reminder of the power of reconciliation. Pretty deep, right?
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US Ambassador to Japan George Glass will attend memorial ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings.



The US Embassy in Japan announced on Monday that the ambassador "will represent the United States at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6 and at the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 9."



It said the visits will be his first to the cities since he took office in April.



Last year, then- Ambassador Rahm Emanuel did not attend the ceremony in Nagasaki after city officials declined to invite the Israeli ambassador. Officials said the decision was meant to ensure a calm and solemn atmosphere to mourn the victims of the bombing.



This year, Nagasaki City has sent invitations to all countries and regions that have diplomatic missions in Japan.



Ambassador Glass said: "I am honored to represent the United States at the Peace Memorial ceremonies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their message of peace and hope are an enduring reminder of the power of reconciliation."
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Quiz 1:
Who will represent the United States at the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima on August 6, 2025?
A. The US Ambassador to Japan from 2023
B. George Glass, the current US Ambassador to Japan
C. Rahm Emanuel, the former US Ambassador to Japan
D. An unspecified US Ambassador in the future

[Answer block]
Quiz 1: B

Quiz 2:
In which city did then-Ambassador Rahm Emanuel not attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony last year?
A. Hiroshima
B. Nagasaki
C. Tokyo
D. Osaka

[Answer block]
Quiz 2: B

Quiz 3:
What is George Glass's statement about attending the Peace Memorial ceremonies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
A. He is honored to represent the United States at the ceremonies
B. He regrets not being able to attend the ceremonies last year
C. He will not be attending the ceremonies this year
D. He is unsure about his attendance at the ceremonies

[Answer block]
Quiz 3: A