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Shoppers who carefully plan their visit to the grocery store can save money on their grocery bills.
_1__
Shoppers should visit the grocery store on a full stomach by scheduling their trip immediately after a
large meal. If that's not possible, they should find something healthy to eat while preparing a grocery
list. __2__
Although having a list and sticking to it is the most important factor in saving money, shoppers must
prepare lists wisely in order to save. __3__ Many special buys are announced through the local
newspapers, so buying the "grocery issue" is worth the investment(投资). However, it's important to
remember that many newer, more expensive products first offered through coupons(优惠券) may
not yield enough savings for shoppers to give up the product they usually buy.
__4__ Once at the store, the shopper who wants to save money should follow a few more rules.
The shopper should not stay longer than necessary, because bills go up each minute the shopper is in
the store. So, setting a time limit and a cost limit can hold down the bill. __5__ If the grocery list is
a short one, some shoppers choose to use the small handheld basket instead of the roomy grocery cart.
A. A carefully planned list should include in season produce and any items on sale or discounted
through coupons.
B. Of course, the shopper should stick strictly to the shopping list and resist the temptation
to buy additional items.
C. People who are full are less tired and more likely to buy what they want.
D. Now that the shopper has completed the grocery list, it's time to leave for the store.
E. You should keep your shopping list carefully in case you can exchange it for coupons.
F. Most shoppers are less persuaded to buy extra goods when they are not hungry.
G. Shopping when not hungry, sticking to a grocery list, and following a few simple rules will
cut down the grocery bill.
