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The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only (1)_______________of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have (2)___________________popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (3)______________) the story.

Soon the public had (4)_________________ favorite actors and actresses and, in this (5) _______________, the first film stars appeared. In the 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public (6)___________ only accept this kind of film.

Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (7)_________________produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in 1950s, (8)_________________ people went to see films, but in (9) years audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influences film-making and there are currently (10)________________ national film industries.

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of___________________________________________________________

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

Because of _________________________________________________________

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

Despite_____________________________________________________________

4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

In spite of__________________________________________________________

5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

Because of_________________________________________________________