_______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. (A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although)

__________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games. (A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although)

I try to do my homework ___________ the noise. (A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of)

____________ she was not well, she still went to work. (A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of)

In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.

Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage. (A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of)

In spite her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

_________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself. (A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of)

__________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat. (A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because)

He tried to explain, so she refused to listen.

___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat. (A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although)

I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary. (A. because B. because of C. although D. despite)