1 . ________ the celebrations, though, in the U. S. the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older. (用适当的词填空)

2 . __________ stupid things now and then (尽管在某些事情上有争议), Alistair agrees that having a brother is ________ (优势).(根据汉语提示完成句子)

3 . ________ a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of around 64 kilometers per hour and are also excellent swimmers. (用适当的词填空)

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

5 . ____ the heavy rain, they still went to school. (用适当的词填空)

6 . 尽管他性格古怪，但他的朋友和邻居们都很喜欢他。
________, he was loved by his friends and neighbours.

7 . __________ the heavy rain, the boy remained standing outside.

A．Though

B．Although

C．In spite of

D．Unless

8 . ________ (尽管有巨大的风险) posed by the pandemic, the doctors stuck to their posts and made outstanding contributions to the society. （根据汉语提示完成句子）

9 . ___________ the cold outside, their happy faces fill the air with warmth. (用适当的词填空)

10 . _______________(尽管) the efforts of the United Nations , the problem of drug continues to grow. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)