Ex1: 

1,in spite of being a poor student, tom studied very well 

2,because of her sickness, mary could not go to school

3,despite the bad weather, she went to school on time

4,in spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school

5,because of the big storm, i stayed at home

6,despite his bad grades, tom was admitted to the university

7,despite having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman

8,although tom had a good salary, he gave up his job

9,in spite of not having finished the paper, he went to sleep 

10,even though the prices are high, my daughter ínists on going to the movies 

1,...being a poor student, he studied very vell.

2,...her sickness, Mary couldnot go to school.

3,...going to school on time, the weather was bad.

4,...being sick, my mother told me to go to school.

5,...staying at home, there was a big storm.

6,...his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.

7,...becoming a successful woman, she has a physical handicap.