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Rewrite the following sentences from Response A, using noun phrases instead. Hints have been provided in brackets.

a. Nowadays, people buy many things such as cars, microwaves, and personal computers. (Personal spending ... items such as ... greatly increased)

b. Buying more things can be a problem because it makes more pollution for the world. (This pattern of ... negative consequences ... higher levels of ...)

c. When people buy a new car, they can drive to many places and so they can get a lot of freedom for themselves and for their families. They can also drive to their job, so this means they can get a different job which is further away from their home. (The purchase of ... leads to ... freedom ... opportunities)

d. Many people, especially men, like to drive fast cars and to buy the newer computer, which makes them proud of their lives. (Items such as ... can increase ... prestige)

e. When people buy new goods, this helps the factories to make more profit as well. (The manufacturing industry ... benefits ... higher levels ...)