听力原文: Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, has wrapped up his latest trip to the Middle East, saying the peace process is progressing. Mr. Christopher says he will leave the region Thursday, assured that the picture is much less gloomy than suggested by recent reports. During the two days of talks, Mr. Christopher met Israeli Prime Minister, Yitzak Rabin and Foreign Minister of Simon Perez in Israel, and with PLO Chairman Joseph Alfat in the Gasa Strip. He also met with the SyrianPresident, Bashar Al-Assad in Damascus. Mr Warren Christopher______.