Although the official denied any possible joint ventures with foreign players, （) sa

A.×

B.while

C.however

D.but

The ants, hardworking ____ they are, have their times for play.

A: when

B: as

C: although

D: despite

A.however

B.but

C.as

D.although

Although punctual himself, the professor was quite ________ used late for his lecture.

A) to have students B) for students’ being

C) for students to be D) to students’ being

A.Even

B.Yet

C.Although

D.In spite

Although he's wealthy, he spends ______ on clothes．

A．little B．few C．a little D．a few

A.but

B.although

C.and

D.as