U6W4 How to Be a Smart Shopper

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How to Be a Smart Shopper

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CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Are you a smart shopper? Smart shoppers know that money is important. It is used for buying everything that we need, like food and clothes. We also use money for things we want, like games, books, or vacations. People work very hard for their money. They do not want to waste it. Smart shoppers do their best to use their money wisely. Here are some tips to help you become a smart shopper. Smart shoppers plan their purchases ahead of time.

第1章 开始购物 你是一个精明的购物者吗?精明的购物者知道金钱很重要。它用于购买我们所需要的一切，比如食物和衣服。我们也用金钱买我们想要的东西，比如游戏、书籍或者假期。人们为了赚钱非常辛苦。他们不想浪费钱。精明的购物者会尽力明智地使用他们的钱。以下是一些帮助你成为精明购物者的建议。 精明的购物者会提前计划他们的购买行为。

The first thing you need to do is make a budget. A budget is a plan for spending. lt shows the price of the things you want. It also shows how much money you have to spend. Look at Sonja's budget. She has her weekly allowance. She also has some birthday money she saved. She has enough money to buy snacks and go to the movies this week. She also sets aside money to give to people who need help. Money I have Allowance: $5. 00 Saved birthday money: $15. 00 Total: $20. 00 Expenses After-school snacks: $2. 00 Movies: $6. 00 Charity: $2. 00 Total: $10. 00 You use addition to figure out a budget.

你需要做的第一件事是制定预算。预算是关于支出的计划。它显示了你想要的东西的价格，也表明了你有多少可支配的钱。看看索尼娅的预算。她有每周的零花钱，还有一些攒下来的生日礼金。她本周有足够的钱买零食和看电影，而且她还留出一些钱捐给需要帮助的人。 我的资金情况 零花钱:5美元 攒下的生日礼金:15美元 总计:20美元 支出项目 课后零食:2美元 电影:6美元 慈善捐款:2美元 总计:10美元 你通过加法来制定预算。

Comparison Shopping If your family wants to buy something that costs a lot, the first thing you should do is comparison shop. That means doing research on how much an item costs at different places. Go to some stores to check the prices. Once you find the lowest price, your family can decide where to purchase that item. Comparison shopping is helpful if you are going to buy something expensive, like a TV or a computer. You can look at ads in newspapers.

比较购物 如果你的家人想买价格较高的东西，你首先应该进行比较购物。这意味着要研究在不同地方购买某件商品的价格。去一些商店查看价格。 一旦找到最低价，你的家人就可以决定在哪里购买该商品。如果你打算购买昂贵的物品，比如电视或电脑，比较购物就很有帮助。 你可以查看报纸上的广告。

Another way you and your family can comparison shop is to use the Internet. Compare prices on different websites. The thing you want to buy might be cheaper if you buy it online. Some shoppers watch websites to look for sales. This is helpful if you want to buy something that costs a lot. You might save money if you wait for a sale. A smart shopper always gets his or her money's worth. Shopping on the Internet can be risky. On some websites, strangers can see what you buy. They can steal your information and use your money. Make sure your family visits safe websites. Never buy things on a public computer. This computer could store your personal information. Shopping on the computer also saves gas money.

你和家人进行比较购物的另一种方式是使用互联网。在不同的网站上比较价格。如果你在网上购买想要的东西，可能会更便宜。 有些购物者会关注网站上的促销活动。如果你想买昂贵的东西，这很有帮助。如果你等到促销时购买，可能会省钱。精明的购物者总是能物有所值。 网上购物可能存在风险。在一些网站上，陌生人可以看到你买了什么。他们可能会窃取你的信息并使用你的钱。确保你的家人访问安全的网站。永远不要在公共电脑上购物。这台电脑可能会存储你的个人信息。 在电脑上购物还能节省汽油钱。