`8.` Despite having known each other a long time , we're not very good friends.

`9.` In spite of being ill , Minh still came to the meeting.

`10.` Despite the fact that he promised that he wouldn't be late , he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock.

`11.` Despite the low salary , he accepted the job.

`12.` Though they quarrel each other,they remain the best of friends.

`13.` Although the weather was bad , they went out for dinner.

`-` Although/Even though/Though + S + V , S + V

`=` Despite/In spite of + V-ing/Noun , S + V

`=` Despite/In spite of the fact that + S + V , S + V