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Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Although they are perceived as ------- by some, the various vocalizations of the common loon may sound harsh and ------- to others.

(A) irritable . . migratory
(B) mellifluous . . discordant
(C) soothing . . palatable
(D) pervasive . . strident
(E) loathsome . . intolerable

答案和解析

答案：B

解析：

The word "Although" indicates that there is a contrast in the sentence. It makes sense to say that even though some people think loon vocalizations are "mellifluous," or have a smooth and rich sound, other people think the sounds are "harsh and discordant," or harsh and jarring.