當別人詢問你意見、喜好時，回答的好方法是先從讚美你不支持的另一個選項開始。再陳述自己的意見。假如有人問你:你喜歡吃餐廳?還是吃家裡呢? 比起直接說I love restaurant.， Although some people love eating at home, I prefer eating at restaurant. 的答案會更好一些。
1.Although +… 雖然
例：Although some people prefer waking up late, I prefer waking up early.雖然有些人喜歡晚起，但我傾向早起。
例：Although learning English is fun, many students find it difficult. 雖然學習英文很有趣，但有些學生感覺很難。
2.Even though + … 雖然
例：Even though skiing is a lot of fun, I rather go to the beach. 雖然滑雪很有趣，我還是寧願去海邊。
例：Even though Canada is a good country, Canada has problems. 雖然加拿大是個好國家，仍然很多問題。
3.Despite + 名詞 儘管
例：Despite the peace of the country, I prefer living in the city. 儘管鄉下寧靜，我比較喜歡住在城市。
例：Despite the night life, I would prefer living in the country. 儘管夜生活不錯，我寧願住在鄉下
4._______; nevertheless, 然而，不過
例：Some people like living in the city; nevertheless, I like living in the country side. 許多人喜歡住在城市，然而我喜歡住在鄉村。
例：Some people love their politicians; nevertheless, I find politician are not always honest. 許多人喜歡自己支持的政客，然而我卻發現有些政客很不誠實。
5._______; however, 然而
例：Some people love movies; however, I prefer books. 有些人喜歡電影，然而我卻愛閱讀。
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