Join the sentences below using the words in brackets. make any other necessary changes

She loves to travel. She hasn't been able to go on vacation in over a year. (Despite) Despite not being able to go on vacation in over a year, she loves to travel.

I studied really hard all semester. I didn't get the grade that I wanted. (However) However, even though I studied really hard all semester, I didn't get the grade that I wanted.

The weather was terrible. We decided to cancel our plans for the day. (As a result) The weather was terrible, so we decided to cancel our plans for the day.

I forgot to set my alarm. I overslept and missed my morning class. (Because of) Because I forgot to set my alarm, I overslept and missed my morning class.

I love listening to music. It helps me relax and focus. (Furthermore) Furthermore, listening to music helps me relax and focus.