七、任务型阅读。(1~8题1分,第9题2分,共10分)
阅读下面短文,根据所读内容,在文章后题的空格里填入最恰当的内容。注意:1~8题每个空格只填1个单词,第9题词数不少于20。
No one wants to overspend on their supermarket shopping every week. Preparations start even before you go into the store. Here is how to make sure you are always getting your shopping for the best price.
• Create your list Write a full list which includes two parts, something necessary for a living and something for fun. With a strict list, you won't easily change your mind to buy more than you need.
• Check the cupboards One of the easiest ways to overspend is buying what you don't need. Before leaving, spend time checking what products you have in the house, especially in the cupboards. Buy what you badly need and it will help you save money before you step into the supermarket.
• Know your budget Keep in mind how much you plan to spend. It is possible to shop less, but you need to pay attention to the products and brands you buy to support savings.
• Compare prices You should make a comparison between the prices offered by different supermarkets. So if you try to shop less, compare the prices in different shops, which makes sure that you are always visiting the cheapest supermarket for your shopping.
• Choose the best time for shopping If you know the supermarket well, there will certainly be a preferred time to shop. This could be at the quietest time to make sure you get peace while working out the total cost of your shopping. And a few hours before closing can help you to get a special offer. That will bring down the cost of your shopping.
Follow them and you are sure to make huge savings on your weekly shopping.
How to help you 1.
save
on your weekly shopping
| Introduction | Almost everyone wants to buy most with the 2.
least
money while shopping. Plan it well before stepping into the supermarket. |
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| 3.
Tips/Ways
| • You should make a shopping list, 4.
including
something necessary and something for fun.
• You must spend time 5.
checking
what you have in your cupboards.
• You should always remember

how much you plan to spend on the products and it's 6.
necessary
for you to pay attention to the products and brands.
• Different supermarkets 7.
offer
different prices for the same products. Be sure to choose the cheapest one for your shopping.
• You'd better 8.
choose
the best time to go shopping and a few hours before closing can help you get a special offer. |
| What will you do to shop for the best price? | 9.
I'll use apps that give money back, save store points, buy more seasonal food in bulk, and ask for discounts on food that's close to its sell-by date.
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