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。