3. C
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. D
10. A
11. D
12. D
13. In spite of getting up early, he was late for the first train.
14. In spite of getting up early, he was late for the first train.
15. Despite being an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer.
16. In spite of being sick, he goes to school.
17. Despite being tired, she did all her homework carefully.