Middle-class children do well in most education systems. Working-class children do relatively poorly.(on the other hand)

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Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)

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Hoan Kiem Lake is a historical place. Its water is always blue.

I was looking for a book this morning. I’ve found it now.

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He/ burnt the midnight oil/ a long time so it’s fair if he gets an A/ his final exam.

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Max isn’t home yet. That worries me.

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Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me.

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In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (Although)

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We read about an astronaut. The astronaut travelled into space in 1961.

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He didn’t get the job. He had all the necessary qualifications.

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Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)

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Hung was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted on disturbing the class.

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The gentleman was very young. He was introduced as the most successful businessman.

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They are choosing the boys for the school’s football team. All of them are under 9.

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