问题
选择题
_____ cold weather, the workers are still working at the working site.
A．In spite of
B．Instead of
C．Because of
D．As a result of
答案
答案：A
题目分析：In spite of尽管，不管； Instead of代替，而不是； Because of因为； As a result of因为。句意：尽管天气很冷，工人们仍然在工地上工作。
点评：本题难度适中。该类题要提醒考生平时加强背诵短语的意义及用法，命题者还考查学生对语境的理解。
即学即练：_____ pressing forward, they drew back
A.In spite of B. Instead of B. Because of D. As a result of
解析：A。句意：他们不仅没有前进，反而后退了。