Question

There are many ways you can save money at the supermarket . Here are some of the best:

▲ Make a list and follow it.

The list is about your needs: the notebooks you’re out of and the food you need for daily meals. When you buy the things that are not on the list, you are wasting your money.

▲Compare the prices.

The biggest package isn’t always the cheapest. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy in bulk*. So it’s useful for you to compare the prices.

▲Ditch the basket or cart.

If you’re going to the supermarket just to pick up milk and bread, don’t use a basket. Baskets let people to buy more. Only use a basket or a shopping cart if it’s really necessary.

▲Make one large trip instead of several small ones.

Each time you enter the supermarket, you get another chance to spend. By reducing the times of your trips, you’re saving both time and money.

▲Shop when you are full.

If you go to the supermarket for milk on a Sunday morning without eating breakfast, you are likely to come home with bread, sandwiches and orange juice.

1.How many ways are mentioned to save money at the supermarket ?

A. four B. five C. six D. seven

2.The underlined word “ditch” in the third tip means “______ ” in Chinese .

A. 使用 B. 出售 C. 丢弃，不使用 D. 冲洗

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. You should make a list before going to the supermarket.

B. Sometimes the bulk items are cheaper than the biggest package.

C. Reducing your shopping times can help you save both time and money

D. You should shop when you are hungry.

4.What is the passage mainly about ?

A. Shopping tips about saving money at the supermarket.

B. Compare the prices when you are shopping.

C. Make a list before you shop.

D. Shop when you are full.

Answer 1