Question

—As a weight?lifting 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

 

Answer 1

B

【解析】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。