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______________he usually tells lies, many people believe him.

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_________Lan is a poor student, she studies very well.

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• If

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_________ she was out of money, she went shopping

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________ he stayed up late to finish his report last night, he gets up early to do morning exercises today.

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• If

_______ the weather was bad, we had a wonderful holiday with a lot of interesting activities.

• Despite

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• If

_______ of their poverty, they are very generous.

• Despite

• In spite

• In spite of

• Even though

________ trying many times, she hasn’t given up.

• In spite

• In spite of

• Although

• Despite

________ missing the bus, we went to school on time.

• Despite

• In spite

• Even though

• Though

________ the fire, firefighter went into the house to save the baby.

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• Although

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________ Russia is one of the largest producers of oil, it still imports petrol.

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