I.
1.They laughed because of the clowns
-> They clowns ...
2. We are bored becauseof the news
-> The news ...
3. They cried a lot because of the sad movie
-> The sad movie ...
4. She was happy because of the birthday gift
-> The birthday gift ...
II.
1. Although they were very poor , they managed to send their children to school
-> In spite of ...
2. Although Mai was angry , she tried to hide her feeling
-> Despite...
3. We like ice cream but we don't have it every day
-> Although...
4. Although he scored only one goal , he has been chosen as "the best player of the match"
-> Despite ...
5. Although his father took a taxi , he till arrived late for the meeting
-> in spite of ...
III.
1. He can't afford to buy the car .
-> The car ...
2. The house is too expensive for him to buy
-> He ...
3. The bill is too enormous for her to pay.
-> She...
4.They can't afford to pay for their living
-> They ...
IV.
1. Nam borrowed money from me
-> I ...
2. I lent her the book last night
-> She ...
3. That factory borrowed much money from the VP bank
-> The VP bank ...