根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。答案填在第Ⅱ卷的相应位置。
Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. 71 Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs. They expect questions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children. The French think of conversation as an art form. 72 For them, arguments can be interesting--and they can cover pretty much or any topic--as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner.
In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. 73 They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions