31. Though …………., they are good friends. a. their sometimes quarrel b. to have a quarrel sometimes c. they sometimes have a quarrel d. of having a quarrel sometimes 32. Despite …………., we arrived on time. a. the traffic b. of the traffic c. there was heavy traffic d. of there was heavy traffic 33. John rarely sees Paul …………. they live in the same town. a. notwithstanding b. despite c. in spite of d. although 34. It was very cold …………. she did not put on her coat. a. in case b. but c. even if d. even though 35. Gannon was a high-performing midfield linkman in spite ………….. a. of he was at his age b. he was at his old age c. of his age d. his age 36. …………. the increase in their salaries, many French employees spend Saturday at work. a. Despite b. Even if c. Even though d. In spite 37. …………. he is the boss, he does not find solutions to problems very easily. a. Although b. In spite of c. Notwithstanding d. Despite 38. Even if …………., they had to continue practicing. a. the players' soreness b. the players were sore c. the fact that the players were sore d. it was the players' soreness 39. …………. what I said last night, I still love you. a. In spite b. Despite c. Even though d. Even if 40. …………. jobs you do, you should do it devotedly. A. However B. Whoever C. Whenever D. Whatever 41. …………. you are, I still love you. A. Whatever B. However C. Whoever D. Whenever