1, Although she has much money, she lives simply.
=> Despite having much money, she lives simply.
2, This film was so boring but many people watched it.
=> Though this film was so boring, many people watched it
3, Their house was beautiful although it was small
=> It was small but their house was beautiful.
4, Despite going to school early, he was late.
=> Although he went to school early, he was late.
5, In spite of being rich, they aren't happy.
=>They are rich but they aren't happy.