________ the few who have failed their English test, all the other students in our class are in very high spirits.

1. A.
   Besides
2. B.
   In spite of
3. C.
   Except
4. D.
   Because of

________ the few who have failed their English test, all the other students in our class are in very high spirits.

A．Besides         B．Apart from           C．Except          D．In spite of