2. In spite of her telling the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her. => Even though............................................................................................................................ 3. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. => Although................................................................................................................................. 4. We didn’t go to France last summer because we couldn’t afford to. => (so).......................................................................................................................................... 5. Hoa was late since her car was broken down. => Because of .............................................................................................................................. 6. After he had had breakfast, he went out to work. => Before ..................................................................................................................................... 7. He turned off the lights before going out in order not to waste electricity. (so that) => .......................................................................................................................................... 8. He is learning English hard so that he can communicate with foreigners. (in order to) => .................................................................................................................................................