Complete the conversation with expressions from the boxes. Philippa: Mike is running a half-marathon! Timo: (1) ________________ people are running nowadays. Philippa: The problem is that he is running to raise money for charity. Every time he runs, he asks me to donate. I can’t afford it! Timo: I know. (2) _______________ it is, it is becoming very expensive. Philippa: (3) _________ people run, (4) _________ I sponsor each person. Timo: The same for me. I do feel bad sometimes. Philippa: I used to sponsor people just because they are my friends, but (5) ________ requests I have got, (6) _________ selective I have become. Now I only sponsor people running for charities I support. Timo: Good idea. I also only sponsor a person once a year. Some of my friends are running (7) ___________ they can!