(2012年潍坊市高三质量检测)A harmonious society is like a symphony or orchestra－
each person contributes a small sound，but when________with other sounds，it becomes beautiful music.
| A．combining |
| B．being combined |
| C．combined |
| D．to be combined |
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 |
The debate over racial ______ and Charlie Hebdo's right to exercise the freedom of expression will continue, so will the discussions on cultural conflicts among different religious groups.
| A．preference | B．pressure |
| C．presentation | D．prejudice |
Don’t team up with those people. They are always claiming all the ______ for themselves and shifting all the blame on others..
| A．commitment | B．consequence |
| C．credit | D．convenience |