Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning:

1)    In spite of being the market leader the company went bankrupt.

Even though ..................................................................................................

2)    Although they don’t have a burglar alarm they’ve never been burgled.

Despite ........................................................................................................

3)    Despite the fact that I was late the boss wasn’t angry.

Although ......................................................................................................

4)    In spite of being the managing director he goes to work by bike.

Even though ...............................................................................

5)    No matter how old you are, you need to exercise regularly…

Regardless of..............................................................................

6)    The plane crash was caused by technical problems.

The plane crash was due..............................................................................

7)    Charlie Chaplin acted in his films. He directed most of them.

In addition to..............................................................................

8)    Casablanca is a beautiful city. It has terrible traffic problems.

Even if……………………………………………………………………….