23. I find it (astonished/astonishing) you didn’t like sci-fi movies.
24. We adore winter _________ the cold.
A. in spite of B. although C. however
25. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite B. although C. however
26._________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
27. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. despite B. although C. however
28. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
29. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.
A. despite B. although C. however
30. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
31. having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Nevertheless
32. Although the acting is wonderful, the ending is very
A. excited B. bored C. interested D. boring