单项选择题

Questions 8 and 9 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer each question. Now listen to the news. The OPEC is expected to increase its 0fficialoutput quota to make up the shortfall caused by ______.

A.a two-week strike in Venezuela
B.a six-strike in Libya
C.an accident occurring in Saudi Arabia
D.a six-week strike in Venezuela