A、He was kidnapped eight months ago. B、He failed in his negotiations with the Africans. C、He was assassinated in Central Africa.

The time is 9 o’clock and this is Marian Snow with the news.
    The German authorities are sending investigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the island of Tenerife. The plane, a Boeing 737, taking German holiday-makers to the island crashed into a hillside as it circled while preparing to land. The plane was carrying 180 passengers. It’s thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers are at the scene.
    The British industrialist James Louis, held by kidnappers in central Africa for the past 8 months, was released unharmed yesterday. The kidnappers had been demanding one million pounds for the release of
    Mr. Louis. The London Bank and their agents who have been negotiating with the kidnappers have not said whether any amount of money has been paid.
    The 500 UK motors workers who had been on strike in High Town for the past three weeks went back to work this morning. This follows successful talks between management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreement on working hours and conditions. A spokesman for the management said that they’d hope they could now get back to producing cars, and that they lost a lot of money and orders over this dispute.
    And finally the weather. After a cold start, most of the country should be warm and sunny. But towards late afternoon, rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight.
    Question 9. What does the news say about the Boeing 737 plane?
    Question 10. What happened to British industrialist James Louis?
    Question 11. How did the 3-week strike in High Town end?
    Question 12. What kind of weather will be expected by midnight in most parts of the country?