1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.  In spite of 2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.  Because of 3. The weather was bad. However, we had a wonderful holiday. (but)  The weather 4. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.  Although 5. Marie bought lots of books. She didn’t know where to put them. (so)  Marie 6. The songs are so interesting that we have listen to them many times.  They are 7. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.  I used 8. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?  Did you use 9. My sister received a letter yesterday.  A letter 10. People have used the Internet all over the world.  The Internet 11. My brother doesn’t like watching documentaries.  My brother hates 12. We couldn’t go out because of the heavy rain. (because)  We 13. The ending of the film is interesting but I didn’t like it. (However) 