31. ______________ it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat

A. If.   B since.   C. Although.     D because

32. We understood him _________ he spoke very fast

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

33. __________ all my warning, he tried to fix the computer himself

A because. B. Because of.  C. Although.  D in spite of

34. Hans finished school ________ his leg injury

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

35 I try to do my homework _______ the noise

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

36 _______ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday

A because of.  B because.  C. Despite.  D though

37 _______ having little money, they are happy

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