四、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Do you know how to spend money
wisely
? When you are thinking about
buying
something you want, run through this checklist first.
How much do you really want it? Seeing a 25 toy machine, Ben wanted it. But after thinking for a while, Ben
thought
he would be excited only for one day or two.
Do you still want it a week later? If the thing passes the “really-wanting-it” test, try to wait for some time to see how strong
the
wish is. This works for
adults
too!
How will you pay for it? After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy ship, but it would cost
him
50. He had 22 in his pocket
and
he could get 1.5 a week as the pocket money.
Are there ways to make money? Ben decided to clean the downstairs windows at a dollar each. So he got 10.
Can you get it
cheaper
? After deciding to buy it, it
is
necessary for you to look for less expensive ways to buy it: Search for what you want on the Internet or in shops. Sometimes you can find the same thing
at
a much lower price.
If these tips work well, they can save you a lot of money. And you will be a smart shopper.