The book was received so eagerly that it _____ on the first day.
| A．sold up | B．was sold up | C．was sold out | D．sold out |
It’s high time that we gave ______ attention to our world climate and led a low-carbon life, or the consequence would be too serious for us to face.
| A．effective | B．gradual | C．due | D．temporary |
News reports say peace talks between the two countries have ______ without reaching any agreement.
| A．broken down | B．broken out |
| C．broken in | D．broken up |
The shortage of entry-level job is the main reason that more university students are ______ business of their own right after graduation.
| A．setting up | B．speeding up |
| C．picking up | D．making up |
“Tonight, I ask people to ______ violence and words that harm, and turn to words that heal －prayer, patient dialogue, and sympathy for the friends and family of the fallen.” President Obama said .
| A．refresh | B．reject | C．transform | D．tick |
The government will force companies to ______ any possible measures to reduce air pollution.
| A．adapt | B．adopt | C．advocate | D．appeal |