单选题 The Economy Survey subscription has increased ______ the marketing budget has been cut down.
A. although
B. because
C. despite
D. however

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】中级问题空格内应填入引导状语从句的连词。A、B和D选项中，词义上最恰当的是A选项。A选项在考查引导状语从句连词的题目中出题频率最高，其次是because。也请记住“however+(形容词/副词+)S+V，S+V”(无论…都……)这个句型，这对解题有一定帮助。(形容词/副词是关键!)