1. Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie. A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of 2. .................... her poverty, she feels happy. A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of 3. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job. A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work 4. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well. A. that he did not feel very well C. because he did not feel very well B. despite of the fact not feeling well D. despite not feeling very well 5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money. A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. 6. She couldn’t unlock it .................... she had the wrong key. A. while B. but C. though D. because 7. We watched TV the whole evening .................... we had nothing better to do. A. because B. though C. so D. but