Exercise4, page 127 Speaker A When the shops started opening on Sundays, I was the first customer.0:00
I suddenly realized, though, that my house was full of things that I'd bought and never used.0:13
So I decided to stop.0:19
I now think long and hard about anything I want to buy.0:22
Do I really need the item?0:29
2 Is there anything I can use instead of buying the item?0:31
I've saved loads of money that way.0:35
Speaker B I love shopping.0:40
Whenever I have any free time, the first place I go to is the shopping mall.0:45
I can spend entire days there.0:50
You can do some shopping, have a meal, do a little more shopping, and finish with a film.0:54
And all under one roof.0:59
I spend too much money, though, and I do get anxious about that, especially when I get my credit card bill at the end of the month.1:02
Speaker C Whenever I go to the supermarket, I always make a list first and stick to it.1:11
I make sure I ignore all those little extras they have around the checkout.1:19
If I want larger items, I'll always wait for the sales.1:23
You can save a small fortune just by waiting a little and then getting the best bargains.1:27
And I don't have any credit cards.1:33
That's like borrowing money that you don't have.1:36
I much prefer to save up for.1:39
Speaker D I can see the attraction of these big shopping malls, but there's something about the experience I don't like.1:44
The air seems dry and recycled and I often leave these places with a really bad headache.1:53
I much prefer to buy whatever I need from the small shops in my area.1:59
I find the people are friendlier and you can stop and have a chat.2:04
It may cost a little bit more, but I feel it's worth it.2:08
Speaker E I'm very busy during the week, so all my shopping has to be done on Saturday.2:14
I used to go into town, try and get everything on the list, only to find back home that I'd forgotten something.2:22
Shopping is so much easier on the Internet.2:29
I have time to find the things I want, get them at a better price, and have them delivered straight to my doorstep.2:32
I can even order food from the supermarket now.2:40
It's much more convenient.2:43
Speaker F A lot of my friends use it, but I would never buy anything online.2:47
Some people are worried about credit card fraud.2:53
It does happen, I suppose, but for me the problem is one of choice.2:56
I like window shopping.3:00
I love to take my time when shopping and perhaps buy something that I never expected to find.3:02
You can't do that with the Internet.3:08
You have to know exactly what you're looking for, and it takes all the enjoyment out of the experience.3:10
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