1 . Ways to save money when you’re shopping.
Smart shopping is important for a low budget (预算). The following tips will help you shop smarter.
·Make a shop list. Before you go shopping, make a list of everything you plan on buying.
·Only bring the cash you need.
·When it comes to clothes, just buy the basics.
·When in doubt, leave the store. Have no idea about whether or not to buy something?
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A.Try not to shop when you are bored. |
B.Put it down and leave the store. |
C.Pick your shopping friends wisely. |
D.You can’t spend money you don’t have. |
E.Buying used is better for the environment and cheaper than buying new. |
F.Before you buy something,ask yourself how often you’ll actually wear it. |
G.The rule is:you are not allowed to buy anything unless it’s already on your list. |
1. Where are the speakers now?
A.At the hospital. | B.On the plane. | C.At the airport. |
A.Visit some relatives. | B.Buy some luxury goods. | C.Go to the local duty-free shops. |
A.The man likes smoking. |
B.The woman is badly hurt. |
C.The man disagrees with the woman. |
A.Nine days. | B.Nine weeks. | C.Nine months. |
1. What did the man do during the conversation?
A.He signed his name. | B.He paid some money. | C.He parked the car. |
A.The man. | B.The man’s wife. | C.A taxi driver. |
A.America. | B.Canada. | C.Australia. |
1. What does the man want to do?
A.Get new running shoes. | B.Ask for directions. | C.Buy some sports clothing. |
A.Uncertain. | B.Pleasant. | C.Disappointed. |
A.It’s too sticky. | B.It’s too thin. | C.It’s too costly. |
A.$3. | B.$9. | C.$27. |
7 . Buying books on the Internet is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books that can save you lots of money. They are far better compared (与……相比较) to traditional bookstores because they offer much broader kinds of books. Another advantage of shopping online is that you can also read the book reviews as well as readers’ reviews to get an idea whether the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts (折扣) to regular customers which is a big attraction for book lovers.
For book lovers, the most important thing is to get books in time. Therefore, you need to find a reliable online bookstore that will be able to provide fast delivery (送货).
Here are some tips to use when choosing an online bookstore. Some online bookstores are popular for fiction books; some are for non-fiction books or novels, etc. Understanding their specialization will help you get the right kinds of books in time. Check whether you will be buying the books from a third-party seller or directly from the website. Although the website could be reputable (声誉好的), third-party sellers advertised on their site may not have a good reputation. Never jump at stores that offer super cheap prices, as books sold at such low prices could be in very bad condition.
Most of the popular online bookstores offer useful tools. One tool is a wish list tool on its website. You can update the list of books you wish to buy in the future. The bookstore will know what you want and will email you immediately when the book of your choice is available.
1. What is an advantage of online bookstores compared to the traditional ones?A.Online bookstores offer readers the lowest prices. |
B.Online bookstores offer readers the latest books. |
C.Online bookstores offer readers more kinds of books to choose from. |
D.Online bookstores offer readers about their favorite authors. |
A.By asking booksellers for suggestions. |
B.By reading online reviews. |
C.By asking for discounts. |
D.By comparing service. |
A.The prices of books. |
B.The condition of books. |
C.The speed of deliveries. |
D.The writer of books. |
A.buy their favorite books in time |
B.pay for their books more quickly |
C.get to know more reliable booksellers |
D.learn about the number of the books |
A.At a furniture store. | B.At the woman’s home. |
C.In a restaurant. |
A.The red one. | B.The green one. | C.The white one. |
1. Why is the man making the phone call?
A.To place an order. | B.To cancel an order. | C.To ask about some items. |
A.A delivery will be sent. |
B.The man will receive his order. |
C.A note will be shown to the man. |