13. Despite the traffic jam, These students didn’t arrive late.
Despite + V_ing ( S1 ≡ S2 ) , Clause 2 : Mặc dù..
+ N
14. Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep.
Because of + N , clause 2 : bởi vì ..
15. In spite of working very hard, She didn’t get ill.
In spite of + V_ing ( S1 ≡ S2 ) , clause2 : Mặc dù...
+ N