32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast. A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite 33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of 34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury. A. because of B. despite C. though D. because 35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of 36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday. A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though 37. ___________ having little money, they are happy. A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because 38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of 39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather. A. because B. despite C. although D. because of 40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman. A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite 41. Although the sun was shining, __________. A. it wasn’t very hot B. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot 42. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage. A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of 43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family. A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of 44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary. A. because B. because of C. although D. despite 45. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging. A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite