27) Despite living far from his country, he always thinks of his fatherland. →Though ............................................................................................ 28) In spite of feeling tired, he watched TV. →Even though .................................................................................... 29) I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before. →Despite ............................................................................................. 30) Jim can’t get a good job because of his bad English. →Because ............................................................................................ 31) In spite of not speaking Chinese, I managed to make myself understood. →Though ............................................................................................ 32) Despite being pretty cold, she wasn’t wearing a coat. →Although .......................................................................................... 33) Many women took over business for their absent husbands because there was World War II. →Because of ........................................................................................ 34) They didn’t eat anything even though they were very hungry. →In spite of ......................................................................................... 35) She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it. →Despite ............................................................................................. 36) I love my country because of its beauty. →Because ............................................................................................ 37) Though Jack was blind drunk, he wanted to drink more. →In spite of ......................................................................................... 38) The excursion was cancelled because of the sudden rain. →Because ............................................................................................ 39) Despite working hard, they are still poor. →Though ............................................................................................ 40) Despite listening carefully, he can’t understand it. →Even though .....................................................................................