11. They were brave and persistent._________, they had no chance of winning. A. However B. in spite of C. Although D. despite 12. Bob has worked very hard . ________, he can’t afford to buy a new car. A. Although B. despite C. because of D. Nevertheless 13. ________ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it. A. Despite of B. In spite of C. although D. However 14. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker. A.despite B. in spite of C. although D. despite of 15.Life is short; ________, we still waste a lot of time. A. However B. in spite of C. Because D. Although 16.________ hard he tried, he couldn’t get the money. A.However B. Although C. Nevertheless D. In spite of 17. ________ carefully I drove, I couldn’t avoid the accident. A. Although B.Nevertheless C. However D. Despite 18. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat. A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. Although 19. She got the job _______________ she had very little experience. A. although B . Because of C. Despite D. Because 20. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. Because B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although