2 Complete the sentences using the connectors in the box.

although. however . despite since . so. in spite

1 The weather affects us all,...... we can protect ourselves from some of its effects.
2 We can never protect ourselves from extreme weather completely,........ nature is too powerful
3 Hurricanes will always be a threat,....... all our efforts.
4 Scientists have made progress in controlling the weather,........ of the difficulties.
5 We can't make rain fall in desert areas,....... drought is still a problem.
6 Control over the weather could save .) we many lives. ....... don't have the technology yet.​