31. Despite the sunny weather, she didn’t go out.

=> Although………the weather is sunny,she didn’t go out. ………………………………………………………..

32. Though the airfare was expensive, we went on holiday to Thailand.

=> Despite…the expensive airfare, we went on holiday to Thailand. ……………………………………………………………..

33. Even though it was snowing, we enjoyed the walk.

=> In spite of.........the snow,  we enjoyed the walk..................................................................................

34. Although the bag was heavy, she managed to carry it herself.

=> Despite…the heavy bag, she managed to carry it herself.……………………………………………………………..

35. Because Clara was ill, her mother didn’t let her go sight-seeing.

=>Due to………Clara's illness, her mother didn’t let her go sight-seeing.………………………………………………………..

36. Though his mother refused to let him go to the party, he went anyway.

=> Despite……his mother's refusal to let him go to the party, he went anyway.…………………………………………………………..

37. Because he worked very hard, he earned a lot of money.

=> Because of……working very hard, he earned a lot of money. …………………………………………………………..

38. Although she is attractive, people don’t like her personalities.

=> Despite……being attractive, people don’t like her personalities. …………………………………………………………..

39. Because my friend was sad, I took her to the shopping mall.

=>…………Because of my friend's sadness, I took her to the shopping mall. ……………………………………………………..

40. Although there wasn’t good music at the party, I was fine with it.

=> Despite…the fact that there wasn’t good music at the party, I was fine with it.……………………………………………………………..

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
=> Despite being very disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm.
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
=> In spite of the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.

3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
=> Even though he had worked very hard, he failed.
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
=> In spite of the big storm, they decided to leave home.
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite the bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite being a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although his salary was good, Tom gave up his job.
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the price is high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
13. In spite of her dis for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
=> Although she doesn't coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
=> Despite working hard, he couldn't earn enough money for living.
15. Although Jane wrote for the kets, she still had to stand in line.
=> In spite of the fact that Janewrote for the kets, she still had to stand in line.
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
=> Despite the fact that we didn't phone the hotel, we get a good room.
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
=> Although her grades were low, she was admitted to the university.
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
=> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
=> Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.
20. Although he is talented, no one s him.
=> In spite of his talent, no one s him.

1.In spite of being very rich,he isn’t in happy

2.Despite being very intelligent,she can’t answer my question

3.In spite of his laziness, he passed the final test

4.Despite the bad weather,we are going to have a picnic

5.Although his legs were broken, he decided to go to work

6.In spite of the bad weather,the plane took off

7.Despite the difficult test,we did it well

8.In spite of the fog,the fight was not delayed

9.Despite the darkness,they continue to work

10.In spite of the heavy rain,i .....

11.Despite his strength,i’ Not afraid of him

12.Although the streets are narrow,many people ...

13.Even though it was foggy,the plane landed....

14.Though Mr Pike is over 60 years old, he doesn’t wear glasses

15.In spite of his hard life at that time,he studies very well

16.Even though she was ill, she went on stage

1) Even though Larry is poor, he always wants to buy expensive things.

→ In spite ___of being poor, he always wants to buy expensive things. ______________________________________

2) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

→ Despite _the bad weather,she went to school on time. ____________________________________________________________

3) My mother told me to go to school although I was ill.

→ In spite ____of my illness, My mother told me to go to school__________________________________________________________

4) There was a big storm, so I stayed at home.

→ Because of a big storm, I stayed at home. _____________________________________________________________________ 5) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

→ Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university  ______________________________________________________________6) Even though she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

→ Despite ___having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman __________________________________________________________

7) Hoa was rich, so she could buy that house.

→ Because of being rich, Hoa could buy that house. ______________________________________________________________

8) Because of the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school.

→ Because it rained heavily,I couldn't go to school.  ______________________________________________________________ 9) Because there was an accident, I was late.

→ Because of an accident, I was late._________________________________________________________

10) She had a terrible accident because she was driving carelessly.

→ Because of ___________driving carelessly,She had a terrible accident  ___________________________________________________

1) → In spite of being poor, he always wants to buy expensive things.

2) → Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

3) → In spite of my illness, my mother told me to go to school.

4) → Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

5) → Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.

6) → Despite having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

7) → Because of being rich (or her richness), she could buy that house.

8) → Because the rain was heavy, I couldn't go to school.

9) → Because of an accident, I was late.

10) → Because of having a terrible accident, she was driving carelessly.

1. Even though Larry is poor, he always wants to buy expensive things. 
___________________________________.
--> Despite _____the bad weather, she went to school on time. __________________________________________.
____________________________________.

4. There was a big storm, so I stayed at home. 

→ Because of__________________a big storm, I stayed at home. ___________________________.

1.In spite of being poor ,he always wants to buy expensive things. 

2.Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time. 

3.In spite of my illness,my mother told me to go to school.

4.Because of a big storm,I stayed at home.

1.In spite of being poor ,he always wants to buy expensive things. 

2.Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time. 

3.In spite of my illness,my mother told me to go to school.

4.Because of a big storm,I stayed at home.

III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

-> She didn't eat much despite her hunger.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths.

-> He couldn't solve the problem in spite of being good at maths.
3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

-> Mr. Pike doesn't wear glasses despite being over sixty.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

-> In spite of his experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine.
5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.

-> Despite the dark, they continued to work.
6. Although it was noise, I kept on studying.

-> In spite of the noise, I kept on studying.
7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.

-> Despite the heavy rain, I went to school on time.
8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

-> In spite of the fog, the flight was not delayed.
9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.

-> Despite the fruits's being green, he ate all of them.
10. We did the test well though it was difficult.

-> We did the test in spite of its difficulty.
11. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

-> Despite his strength, I'm not afraid of him.
12. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.

-> Everybody has great regard for him despite his poverty.
13. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

-> The plane took off despite the bad weather.
14. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.

-> He didn't stop his car despite the red traffic lights.
15. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.

-> He studied very well despite his hard life at that time.
16. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.

-> Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

-> Despite his good English, he wasn't chosen.
18. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.

-> Despite his English name, he is in fact German.
19. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.

-> He always studies hard despite the difficulties he encounters.
20. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.

-> Despite the bad weather, we are gonig to have a picnic.
21. Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

-> Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
22. She attended the class although she didn’t feel alert.

-> She attended the class despite not feeling alert.
23. The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to.

-> The child ate the cookies despite his mother's having told him not to.
24. She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it.

-> She drank coffee to keep herself warm despite her dislike for it.
25. Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.

-> Mary will take a plane despite her dislike for flying.
26. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.

-> Despite Mary's sadness, she managed to smile.
27. The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.

-> The old woman told interesting stories to the children despite her poor memory.
28. Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.

-> Despite his frequent absence, he managed to pass the test.
29. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

-> He ate the chocolate cake despite being on diet.
30. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.

-> Despite the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies.

1/ She's keen on computers . She wants to study computer science next school year

She wishes....she would study computer science next school year....

2/she started working as a secretary five years ago

She has...worked as a secretary for five years.....

3/ His leg was broken, so he didn't take part in the contest yesterday

Because ...of his broken leg , he didn't take part in the contest yesterday....

4/ Despite the bad weather, we wen't out for a picnic

Although..the weather was bad , we went out for a picnic...

5/ He had a headache, but he still went to work

Although....he had a headache , he still went to work........

1. I couldn't sleep despite my tiredness.

2. Despite having got an English name, he is in fact German

3. Although she injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.

4.The salary was low. However, I decided to accept the job

5. We were the better team.We lost the match nonetheless.

6. I haven't eaten for 24 hours, I don't feel hungry.

7. She was tired. However, she went to work.

8. They went out for a walk, despite the bad weather.

9. She managed to write although she injured hand.

10. Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean.

11. Linda went on working although she was so tired in the fact.

12. She is so nice.However, I don't quite like her.

13. I didn't like the film though everybody else seemed to enjoy it.

14. We managed to do the business despite his absence.

15. He is popular. He always looks so lonely and sad nonetheless.