565.Jack was still very calm,_______ the quarrel with the boss,and greeted every person he met on the way back to his office.
A.in spite of
B.due to
C.as a result of
D.because of
566.Despite what I have been told about the native people's attitude towards strangers,______ did I come across any rudeness.
A.in no time
B.at no time
C.in any time
D.at any time
565.答案是A;
in spite of 虽然,尽管;due to=as a result of=because of 由于。此句前后应表示让步。
566.答案是B;
in no time 很快,马上;at no time决不;at any time无论何时。根据下文did I come…的暗示,应选表示否定一样的短语才可倒装,只有B适合。