► D Although, even though, in spite of and despite (1-4)
Join each pair of sentences. Be careful where you put the words in brackets.
Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although)
Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.
I couldn't sleep. I was tired. (despite)
I couldn't sleep despite being tired.
1 Trevor didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
2
Matthew doesn't know any French. It was one of his school subjects. (although)
3
Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money. (despite)
4
We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)

Nowadays, many people forget that such courtesy,especially the youth of today.I remember my grandmother who was very religious and polite.When I was (-) as a teenager I always stay (s) at my grandma's.So you come to her,and she gives you something good,yummy feed.Remember how I always asked (but) when we sat over a Cup of hot tea in the winter,when the window was raging snowstorm,sit and talk heart to heart with his grandmother.And we talked about it:
-You remember your young years...-he started the conversation the old lady.-at that time it was not so as now...and the other village people and others.In our times the youth has always been polite.
-Grandma!What is "politeness"?
-Well,-she sighed,-Politeness is a human characteristic which characterizes the personality good manners, good deeds and education.Under the politeness is usually described as the ability to communicate respectfully with people, a willingness to find a compromise and listen to opposing points of view.So that was my wonderful day at my grandmother's.

Carlson and the baby boy was in so kind relations, they played all days, then baby boy family was came to home from they work, and Carlson just disappeared by his 'technical wings'. This friendship is example for other people, cause it was very strong friendship. Friendship there Carlson tried to keep baby boys calm, flying for him to all days for playing and destroying his bedroom, ate his birthday pie and baby boy was helped to friend when he was ill. I think this is surprising that little boy and man who was 'in sunrise his force' was keep the strong friendship.