the fact that the old cars could not go as fast as modern ones, people still watched the race with a great deal of pleasure and excitement.
A. Despite
B. Thanks to
C. As far as
D. Although
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A. Despite
B. Thanks to
C. As far as
D. Although
解析：考查介词或介词短语：A. Despite虽然，B. Thanks to 多亏了，C. As far as 据…就…， D. Although 虽然（连词）。句意：虽然事实是旧车没有现代的车跑的快，但是人们仍然带着很大的快乐和兴奋观看比赛。选A。