7. Although we had planned to walk right around the lake, the heavy rain made this impossible.

8. I've been too busy to answer my email. Nevertheless, I'll do it soon.

9. Despite her sickness, Mai didn't leave the meeting until it ended.

10. In spite of living in the same street, we rarely sea each other. 

IV.

1. D

2. A

3. C

4. B

7. Although we had planned to walk right round the lake, the heavy rain made this impossible.

8. I've been too busy to answer my email but I'll do it soon nevertheless.

9. Despite being sick, Mai didn't leave the meeting until it ended.

10. In spite of living in the same street, we rarely see each other. 

IV. Choose the sentence which is the closest in meaning:

1. D. All are correct.

2. A. Despite the darkness, they continued to work.

3. C. Although it was noisy, I kept on studying.

4. B. Although his English was good, he wasn't chosen.