7. She left him __________ she still loved him .
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
8. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
9. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .
a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
10. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of