Complete the conversation with
the participles in the box. Mark I
don't understand why my friends need to replace their cell phones and tablets
and stuff every year. I mean, Blank 1 Вопрос 1not being in sort of a poor family, I was taught never to spend money if I didn't
absolutely have to.
Laum Yeah,
but there's a lot of social pressure these days. I mean, Blank 2 Вопрос 1speaking as someone who's
bought four new cell phones in three years, I am obviously totally unable to
resist the pressure.
Mark Well,
Blank 3 Вопрос 1growing up
able to afford constant upgrades, I just try to be happy with what I have.
Laura But
you could afford it if you decided it was a priority. I mean, Blank 4 Вопрос 1bearing in mind how much
people use technology, you have to keep up in some jobs.
Mark Yeah.
I know. But Blank 5 Вопрос 1having worried
about it for some time, I've now decided I don't care if my stuff looks a
little old fashioned. I'd rather spend my money on other things.