1. Because of improvements in the medical care, we live healthier
2. Because it rained heavily, we couldn't go to work on time yesterday
3. Because of not being rich, they can't send their children to school
4. Because of the high cost of the tour, we decided not to take it
5. In spite of the noise, we can study
6. In spite of her bad headache, Mary still finished her test on time.
7. Despite the heavy rain, they went to the cinema.
