38 . __________ she was not well, she still went to work

A. Because.   B. Because of.  C. Although. D. In spite of

39. We are going to have a picnic ________ the bad weather

A. because.   B. despite.  C. although. D. because of

40. ________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman

A. Because of.  B. Because. C. Though.  D. Despite

41 . Although the sun was shining __________ 

A . it wasn't very hot. B. it was very hot.  C. yet it was very hot. D. but it was very hot

42 . Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be ________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage

A. despite. B  but. C even though. D in spite of

43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hand to support his family

A. Despite of. B. Despite. C. Although. D . Because of

44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary

A because.  B because of.  C although.  D despite