He was determined to sail around the world ____ his illness and old age.
A: given
B: although
C: despite
D: in spite
A: given
B: although
C: despite
D: in spite
举一反三
- He was determined to sail around the world ____his illness and old age.
- He was determined to fulfill the task by himself____his illness and old age. A: given B: although C: despite D: in spite
- 他尽管病得很重，但还是来参加会议了。 A: He comes to the meeting in spite of his illness is serious. B: He came the meeting in spite of his severe illness. C: He came to the meeting despite his serious illness. D: He came to the meeting he despite his illness severe.
- (Despite) his old (age), he is still (very) (healthful) and often works in the field. A: Despite B: age C: very D: healthful
- ___ his help, I made little progress. A: Spite B: Although C: Despite D: In spite