BUT/HOWEVER/THOUGH
He had a map. We got lost (though)
He had a map, we got lost though.
______we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker.
Although we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker.
In spite of the heavy traffic, I got to work on time (ALTHOUGH)
Although the heavy traffic, I got to work on time
尽管有残骸，目击者坚称事故并不严重。[In spite of]
In spite of the wreckage, the witness insisted that the accident was not serious.
He studied for the exam yestarday. He failed the exam. (BUT)
He studied for the exam yesterday but he failed it.
______ the rain, we enjoyed the festival.
Despite the rain, we enjoyed the festival.
Despite winning the race, Sam still wasn´t happy (EVEN THOUGH)
Even though Sam won the race, he still wasn´t happy
然而，外星人的故事对一些人来说似乎可信。
However, the alien story seemed believable to some people.
I like pizza_________ I shouldn't eat too much.
I like pizza but I shouldn't eat too much.
______the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.
In spite of the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.
Although It rains a lot in England, I love living there (DESPITE)
Despite the fact that, it rains a lot in England, I love living there
尽管研究者们进行了调查，但没有找到支持这一说法的证据。[Despite]
Despite the researchers ' investigation, no evidence was found to support the claim.
Religious tolerance is something we should all practise. There have been more cruel actions committed in the name of religion than anything else, ____________(there are TWO correct answers).
Religious tolerance is something we should all practise; there have been more cruel actions committed in the name of religion than anything else, however/though.
_____having a headache, I had a great birthday.
Despite having a headache, I had a great birthday.
In spite of losing her job, she didn't get despressed (EVEN THOUGH)
Even though she lost her job, she didn't get depressed.
尽管事件被报告了，政府选择忽视它。[Even though]
Even though the incident was reported, the government chose to ignore it.
I like that sweater. It only comes in yellow. (Write THREE sentences with however in different places.)
I like that sweater; however, it only comes in yellow.
I like that sweater. However, it only comes in yellow.
I like that sweater. It only comes in yellow, however.
I enjoyed the course,___________ I would have liked more grammar practice.
I enjoyed the course, although I would have liked more grammar practice.
Tom is clever. He doesn't work hard at school. (Write three sentences using however, in spite of and despite)
Tom is clever. However, he doesn't work hard at school.
In spite of his cleverness, Tom doesn't work hard at school.
In spite of/Despite Tom being clever, he doesn't work hard at school.
尽管气球受损，但由于其巨大的体积，它仍能保持漂浮(stay afloat)。
Even though the balloon was damaged, it managed to stay afloat due to its giant size.