SHOPPING TIPS Read the following article. Pay special attention to the words in bold.
hungry. Hungry shoppers often buy a lot of junk food1.
Here are some shopping tips to help you make smart choices and save money: 1. I f you have a favorite store, search online for store coupons. Google the name of the store and the word coupon. You can print the coupon or save it on your smartphone. 2. W e often see sales such as “Buy one, get one free.” Ask yourself, “Do I really need this item?” Don’t buy something just because it’s on sale. 3. A sk about the return policy. Can you return the item? If so, what is the time limit for a return? 4. I f you receive a gift card, use it as soon as you can. Some gift cards have an expiration date. 5. S hop for groceries with a list. You’ll save money if you use your list. Don’t shop when you’re
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6. If possible, don’t take small children to a store where they can see candy or toys. Kids often say, “Buy me this; buy me that.” 7. I f you shop online, ask about the refund 2 policy. 8. I f you pay with a credit card, read your bill as soon as you receive it. Look for charges you don’t recognize. 9. L ook for discounts. Teachers get discounts at some stores. College students and senior citizens often get discounts. 1 2
junk food: food that is bad for you refund: money returned to the customer
COMPREHENSION Based on the reading, write T for true or F for false. 1.
You can find the coupons for some stores online.
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Some stores give discounts to students.
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Gift cards never expire.
THINK ABOUT IT Discuss the questions with a partner or in a small group. 1. How do you shop for groceries? Do you use a list? Do you compare prices? 2. What is one more piece of shopping advice? Infinitives, Modals, Imperatives Copyright 2021 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. WCN 02-200-203 Copyright 2021 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s). Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.
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