Fill the gap in each sentence with despite, in spite of, although or even though.
1. _____________________ we are a small company, we sell almost a hundred machines a month.
2. _____________________ all the difficulties, the project started on time and was a success.
3. _____________________ we were warned against doing so, we went ahead with the project.
4. _____________________ his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman.
5. _____________________ being by far the oldest player, he scored three goals.
6. _____________________ he's a millionaire, he drives a second-hand car.
7. _____________________ it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday.
8. _____________________ working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do