HKCEE

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
1.in spite of 2.whereas 3.even thoungh 4.however 5.although 6.despite

1.___ Henry had prepared for the examination,he forgot everything he had revised. 2.___ the fact that he tried to calm down,he still felt very panicky.He tried to take a deep breath. 3.___,it did not help at all.He had a difficult time doing the examination questions4.___ his efforts.His classmates Dave and Amy had an easy time.
Henry came out from the exam room sadly5.___ Dave and Amy came out cheerfully.Fortunately,Henry's parents were not angry6.___ he did not perform well in the examination.

Match Column A with Column B to form complete sentences.
Column A
1.Mike ate a big lunch
2.Lisa is seventeen
3.She walked home alone
4.Even though Paul didn't go to school,
Column B
A.although she knew that it was dangerous.
B.he still knows a lot.
C.despite the fact that he ate a huge breakfast.
D.whereas John is nineteen.