单选题What does the author mean by “The earlier slight may be more manufactured than real.” in para. 4?AObama was not well prepared for Brown’s visit.BObama arranged the reception low profile on purpose to show his not-so-warm relationship with Europe.CBoth Obama and Brown arranged it on purpose to keep the achievement of the G20 summit not so highly expected.DThe difference on the aim of the G20 summit divides the US and the UK.

单选题
What does the author mean by “The earlier slight may be more manufactured than real.” in para. 4?
A

Obama was not well prepared for Brown’s visit.

B

Obama arranged the reception low profile on purpose to show his not-so-warm relationship with Europe.

C

Both Obama and Brown arranged it on purpose to keep the achievement of the G20 summit not so highly expected.

D

The difference on the aim of the G20 summit divides the US and the UK.


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解析:
题目问的是:作者在第4段中说“更早的怠慢可能会比实际制造的更多”,表达了什么意思?从第三段可以看出,冷淡的接待看似是故意在为G20铺路。不难推测这是奥巴马和布朗有意安排的降低大家对G20峰会成果的高期待,故选C。

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