Here is some advice on food shopping. The【1】family spends about one-sixth of its income 【2

】food. Because food is expensive, it is important to spend the money wisely when you shop. A careful shopper can prepare nourishing and delicious meals【3】Here are some【4】to help you shop better.

Buy only the food you need. There are several ways to【5】buying extra food. First, make a shopping list before you go to the store. Then, when you are at the store, 【6】your list carefully.【7】, do not go shopping if you are hungry. When you are hungry, foods look very delicious and you want to buy more than you need.【8】, to shopping【9】if you can. If you shop with young children, they often ask you to buy them unnecessary food like candy.

When you have a【10】choose the【11】expensive brand of a product. There are three points to remember when you buy a can of tomatoes, for example. First, look at the advertisements in the newspaper to see if your supermarket is【12】a "special" on canned tomatoes. In,【13】, when you are in the store, you should check the price【14】poind of tomatoes. Sometimes you save money if you buy the larger size can; sometimes,【15】, you do not. Third, remember that a grade A product or a more expensive product is not necessarily【16】healthful than a grade B or less expensive product. Grade A tomatoes may look better, but all canned tomatoes have the same nutrients.

Shoppers seem to have special difficulties when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables. There are several things to consider when buying fresh foods. Because fresh foods【17】if they are not used, you have to buy the correct amount【18】the number of people you are serving. In addition, plan to use fresh foods that are in season because fresh foods are generally less expensive then. Lastly, choose fruits and vegetables that【19】a bright, fresh color. A good color is often a【20】that the food has a lot of vitamins.

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A．average

B．single

C．plain

D．usual