Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. => In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

In spite of his good salary, Jack gave up his job. => Although Jack had a good salary, he gave up his job.

I never stay up late because it’s not good for my health. (AVOID) => I avoid staying up late because it’s not good for my health.

I am interested in working in a multicultural environment. (ENJOY) => I enjoy working in a multicultural environment.

Why don’t we join them on the trip to the mountain? => I suggest joining them on the trip to the mountain.

Cars cause pollution, but people still want them. => Although cars cause pollution, people still want them.

She last wore this plaid skirt two weeks ago. => She hasn’t worn this plaid skirt for two weeks.

You need to attend the course. => It’s necessary for you to attend the course.

You are not allowed to turn on that machine. => You must not turn on that machine.

The house is small; however, we can stay there. => Even though the house is small, we can stay there.

She learned a few words of German last month. (UP) => She brushed up on a few words of German last month.

The tall boy is talking to my brother. => The boy who is tall is talking to my brother.

I think he should decorate his room again. => I think his room needs to be decorated again.

It’s not a good idea for you to throw these glass bottles. => If I were you, I wouldn’t throw these glass bottles.

I have visited the Stone Forest once before. (SECOND) => This is the second time I have visited the Stone Forest.

She can speak basic German. (GET) => She is getting basic German.

The plane took off before we arrived at the airport. => By the time we arrived at the airport, the plane had already taken off.

Alexander Fleming received the Nobel Prize in 1945 for discovering penicillin.