6) They wanted to climb the mountain even though it was dangerous.
⇒ Despite the dangerous mountain, they wanted to climb it.
7) Although the weather was extremely hot, they went jogging in the park.
In spite of the hot weather, they went jogging in the park.
8) Though I knew the danger of smoking, I didn't give it up.
In spite of knowing the danger of smoking, I didn't give it up.
9) In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
Although Mr Benson is old, he runs seven miles before breakfast.
10) In spite of Marcy 's sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
Although Marcy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.