I. Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way Although there was a traffic jam, we managed to arrive at the train station on time. (DESPITE) ................................................................................................................................................... Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far from school. (SPITE) ................................................................................................................................................... Although the roads are slippery after the rain, he drove his car carelessly. (DESPITE) ................................................................................................................................................... Though the cost of living here is high, people usually go shopping. (SPITE) ................................................................................................................................................... My brother still went to school yesterday although he was very sick. (SICKNESS) ................................................................................................................................................... Although the weather was awful, we enjoyed our outdoor party last night. (DESPITE) ................................................................................................................................................... Though I was exhausted, I had to use the stairs because the elevator was out of order. (despite) ................................................................................................................................................... Because his disease is dangerous, they are sending him to the hospital. (BECAUSE OF) ................................................................................................................................................... They can’t work or travel because they are old. (BECAUSE OF) ................................................................................................................................................... Because Lan has no money, she won’t go on holiday with US next week. (BECAUSE OF) ................................................................................................................................................... Because of Trang’s bad temper, nobody wants to make friends with her. (BECAUSE) ................................................................................................................................................... They feel disappointed because they can’t sell their house with reasonable price.(because of) ................................................................................................................................................... Because of the rain, no plane could take off. (BECAUSE) ................................................................................................................................................... The meeting was delayed because of the chairman’s lateness. (BECAUSE) ................................................................................................................................................... Mr. Phuc was extremely ill. He had to stay at home all day and did nothing. (SINCE) ................................................................................................................................................... I often forget things when my wife asks me to go shopping, so she usually gives me a list. (since ...................................................................................................................................................