13. Because of the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school
14. Because of his sickness his father asked him to go stay at home
15. Because of an accident, I was late
16. She failed the University entrance exam because of her bad grades
17. Despite his physical handicap, he has become a successful business man
18. Because the price is cheap, my wife insists on buying the Tivi
19. Despite / In spite of the heavy rain, we still went to school
20. Because of studying hard , I passed the exam
II
1. Despite / In spite of not being an intelligent student, he can learn very fast
2. Because of Hoa’s richness, she could buy that house
3. Because of the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school
4. Because of his sickness his father asked him to go stay at home
5. Because of an accident, I was late
6. Because of her bad grades