1 . To his credit, he has been keeping positive ________ (尽管) the ups and downs in his life these years. （根据汉语提示拼写单词）

2 . ________ (尽管) the fact that it was raining, she still went out hurriedly.（根据汉语提示拼写单词）

4 . ________ the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.（用适当的词填空）

5 . ________ (尽管) so many difficulties in front of her, she didn’t lose heart.   (根据汉语提示拼写单词)

6 . 这是因为人们坚信太空探索的重要性，哪怕面临巨大的风险。
This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration ________ the huge risks.

7 . ________ (尽管;不管;不顾) his age, he still leads an active life. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

8 . 尽管她竭尽全力控制自己，她的声音仍然在颤抖。(despite) (汉译英)

9 . 这是因为尽管风险巨大，人类还是坚信太空探索极为重要。
This is because people believe in the ______ of carrying on space exploration ______ the huge risks.