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_______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.  

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________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

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______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

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Bob has been working very hard these days. ________, he can’t afford to buy anew car.

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Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept thatjob_________ it is not suitable with my major. 

It is not an interesting job,________ the salary is very good.

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______her poorness, she feels happy.

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_________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in theinter-university athletics meet.

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________ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.

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_______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.

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____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

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In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

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The children slept well, despite _____.

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Though _______, they are good friends.

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True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch itoften.

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_____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.