Clauses of contrast

The book was really thick. (However, / Although ) I read it in one afternoon.

She didn't go to the match (although / in spite of) she had bought a ticket.

They are close friends (although / in spite of) they are totally different.

There was a lot of food (although/ despite) just a few people were invited.

She continued the journey (although / in spite of) being exhausted.

Cigarettes are expensive and dangerous. (However / Despite) some of my friends don't even try to give up smoking.

Although / However she is my sister, I don't get on with her.

(Although / Despite) she's only fifteen, she is famous in many countries.

They talked for a long time (although / despite) the noise.

I've read the book twice. (In spite of / However) I don' remember the name of the main character.

(Although / Despite) he shouted loudly, nobody heard him.

The street was crowded, (However / Although) nobody helped the injured dog.

I was really tired. (However / Although) I couldn't fall asleep.

Although / Despite the tickets were expensive, everybody wanted to see the show.

I help him (although / however) he rarely helps me.

The street was crowded. (However / Although) nobody helped the injured dog.

(Although / Despite) the argument, we're still friends.