1. Although the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movie

Giải thích: Although + clause = Despite/In spite of + N: mặc dù

Mặc dù giá cao nhưng con gái tôi nằng nặc đòi đi xem phim

2. Despite his bad grades, Tom admitted to the university

Hoặc: Despite the fact that his grades was bad, Tom admitted to the university

Giải thích: Although + clause = Despite/In spite of + N: mặc dù (Despite/In spite of + the fact that + clause)

3. Although his acting is excellent, this is his first role

Giải thích: Although his acting is excellent, this is his first role

Tuy diễn xuất rất xuất sắc nhưng đây là vai diễn đầu tiên của anh

4. Mary has seen this movie twice 

Giải thích: This is the second time = twice: 2 lần

Mary đã xem phim này hai lần 

`1.` Although the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movie. (although + clause1, clause2... = despite/ in spite of + n: mặc dù...)

`2.` Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university. (although + clause1, clause2... = despite/ in spite of + n: mặc dù...)

`3.` Though this is his first role, his acting is excellent. (although + clause1, clause2...: mặc dù...)

`4.` Mary has seen this movie twice. (this is the second time = twice: hai lần)