_______ they are brothers, they do not look like. 

A. Although

B. Even

C. Despite

D. In spite of

We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy. 

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car. 

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.