问题
选择题
________ Sandy's damage is unlikely to last long, it would apparently hurt the total economic output of the fourth quarter.
A．Since
B．Before
C．Unless
D．Although
答案
答案：D
D 考察状语从句。句义：尽管桑迪飓风的破坏不会持续太久，但它会对四季度的姐姐总出产量造成明显的不良影响。更加句义although符合上下文含义。故D正确。