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Complete the text with correct word. Type the word into the box.

Last week, I held a surprise party for a friend and although (in spite of / although) I'd spent two months organising it, the party didn't go well. Firstly there was the food. (1) scoring

(Although / In spite of ) going to the catering company myself and ordering it two weeks before, only half of it arrived on the day. Secondly there was the music. (2) scoring

(Despite / Although) giving the DJ clear instructions on how to arrive at the house, he still managed to get lost. I phoned him on his mobile and (3) scoring

(in spite of / although) he was on the right motorway, he was going in the wrong direction! Then there were the guests. (4) scoring

(In spite of / Nevertheless) giving out invitations, most people arrived an hour late, and my friend arrived before anybody else did! (5) scoring

(Mind / Still ) you, I think I'd written down the wrong time! My arrangements were a fiasco! (6) scoring

(Nevertheless / Although) we had a good time.

Need help with this exercise? See natural English upper-intermediate student's book p.99 and p.168.