(1) Although Duong had lots of homework to do, he agreed to go shopping with his friend Nick. Nick loved to buy sportswear. (2) However|Nevertheless, Duong was more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of boy. (3) Despite|In spite of the rain, they set off on Sunday morning for the town centre. Nick, as always, had more cash than Duong. (4) However|Nevertheless, Duong was better at buying things cheaply or for less than their usual prices. They were hungry and had lunch at the local burger bar. (5) Although they had spent nearly all their money, there were still a few shops that Nick wanted to visit, and (6) Despite|In spite of having aching feet, Duong and Nick spent more hours shopping.