1.  Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of  

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of  

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

=>In spite of,

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of  

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite