Exercise 1:
1. A Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam, though my friend Amy does not enjoy it.
2. Despite living in the city, Bob always walks to work.
3. Although my house is near the beach, I rarely go swimming.
4. Even though my brother is working in Ha Noi, he comes home on every public holiday.
5. Paul is an Australian; however, he enjoys Vietnamese New Year.
6. Most children go to see the firework show, but Linh and Mai stay home watching TV.
7. Nick used to smoke; nevertheless, he seems to be in good health.
8. I couldn't sleep even though I was tired.
9. Henry's friend is a millionaire, but he hates spending money.
10. We couldn't get tickets despite queuing for an hour.
Exercise 2:
1. Although he has plenty of money, he is very mean.
2. Though they have a car, they rarely use it.
3. Although he was innocent, he was sent to prison.
4. Even though he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them.
5. Even though she never takes any kind of exercise, she is quite fit and healthy.
6. Although the keyboard wasn't working well, she tried to finish the letter.
7. Although the forecast said it would rain, it turned out to be a beautiful day.
8. Even though I'm no better, I've taken the bill.
9. Though the traffic was bad, I arrived at the airport on time.
10. Though I didn't get the job, I had all necessary qualifications.
11. Although we enjoyed the vacation, it rained a lot.
12. Although she was sick, she went to work.
13. Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.
14. Although he is very rich, he isn't happy.
15. Though she couldn't answer the question, she is very intelligent.
16. Although he did the test, he was not successful.
17. Although his life is hard, he has determination to study well.