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 _____ his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.

   A. In spite of      B. On account of

   C. Regardless of    D. Instead of

B


解析:

on account of(=because of)由于,因为。regardless of(=without worrying about)不顾;Regardless of danger, he climbed the tower.

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