*1*Complete
these sentences using although, even though though, in spite of or despite.
1. ______________
a lot of people have worked to solve the problems in Ethiopia, people are still
dying of starvation there every day.
2. China
is doing a lot to ensure the survival of the panda, ______________ it is still
in danger of extinction.
3. ______________
being warned about the possible danger of sunbathing, people continue to spend
hours lying in the sun in the middle of the day.
4. Some
people are not convinced that there is a serious risk to their health from
smoking, _______________tobacco firms put a health warning on every packet of
cigarettes.
5. ______________ his failing health he continued to work in the Third World.
*2*Rewrite these sentences using the
conjunction in the brackets.
1. In spite of being tired, they
stayed until they found out exactly what had happened. (although)
2. She eventually returned home. For
a long time they had been afraid they'd never see her again though. (although).
3. Despite being afraid of going out
alone at night, she decided she had to find out where he'd gone. (in spite of).
*3*Join these sentences using [
though, although, even though, in spite of ]
1. They had a lovely holiday. It
rained every day.
2. It was really difficult. They managed to get to the top of
the mountain.
3. They got to the top of the
mountain. They couldn't see very much.
4. They continued walking. The
weather got very bad.