1. Although he has a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid
=>. Despite haVING a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid
2. She wasn't wearing the coat because it was not cold.
=>Because of THE COLD WEATHER, he wasn't wearing the coat
3. Despite the bad weather, they still worked outside
=> Although IT WAS BAD ,they still worked outside
4. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting. (however)
=>Minh was ill, however he still came to the meeting.