`1.` In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
`2.` Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
`3.` In spite of being sick, my mother told me to go to school.
`4.` Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the University.
`5.` Although Tom had a good salary, he gave up his job.
`6.` Despite performing excellently, he didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor.
Công thức
Although + S1 + V + O, S2 + V + O
In spite of + N/V_ing, S + V + O