29. They were sacked …………. their carelessness. A. because B. because of C. although D. despite 30. Some workers are so poor that they don’t want to quit their job …………. they are ill- treated A. as though B. since C. although D. if 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