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________ his enormous wealth, Buffet is famous for his simple lifestyle.


  1. A.
    Because of
  2. B.
    Despite
  3. C.
    Though
  4. D.
    Even though
B
考查介词。句译为:尽管财富巨大,但Buffet还是以简朴生活而闻名。根据句式,空处需填介词,故排除C、D,根据句意选B项。
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