问题
选择题
—As a weightlifting athlete, Thomas is indeed too large, I think.
—But ________ that, he is still one of the best athletes at present.
A．in case of
B．in spite of
C．thanks to
D．in response to
答案
答案：B
B 考察介词短语。句义：尽管他很胖，但是他仍然是目前最佳的运动员之一。In spite尽管，虽然；in case以防，万一；thanks to幸亏；in response to回应；根据句义说明B正确。