Questão número 640926

Read the text below which is entitled %u201CA modest proposal%u201D in order to answer questions 24 to 26.

In paragraph 1, the author refers to "the wrangling before this week's EU summit", which denotes an atmosphere which is

• A.

  pleasant and conciliatory.

• B.

  angry and unpleasant.

• C.

  tense, but hopeful.

• D.

  optimistic despite the concerns.

• E.

  cold, but respectful.