Question

    If you want to learn why everything is usually cheaper, and what items are the best deals at your local or chain dollar or discount store, store employees have a lot of useful information. They tend to know what shoppers want — even before shoppers know themselves.

Everyone buys unnecessary things

Whether you shop at a chain dollar store such as Dollar Tree, Family Dollar or your local 99 cents store, not everything that’s on sale is necessarily worth purchasing. Bryan Waring, a former Dollar Tree employee, says that you’re not alone in buying more than necessary from these stores. “It seems basic, but everyone falls for this trap,” he says. “You go into a store where everything is cheap, and you walk out with things you don't need.” He suggests going into a store — yes, even the dollar store — with a checklist of things you truly need.

Everything is cheaper after the holiday season

Patricia, a seasonal worker at a Dollar Tree, says that the post-Christmas season means even more deals on everything from decorations to sweets. “After Christmas, all the gift wrap paper went to 50 cents, and all Christmas items were half price,” she says. “Even candy bars are 89 cents versus $ 1.”

Products are less expensive because of their size

In order for dollar stores to keep their prices low, product sizes are usually smaller than normal, according to Cheapism. Dollar stores area t the only ones guilty of this trick. Cheapism also reports Walmart is guilty of doing the same thing to attract customers.

1.What is Bryan’s advice against buying unnecessary things?

A.Making a purchase alone.

B.Writing a to-buy list ahead.

C.Shopping at your local store.

D.Buying basic things separately.

2.Which of the following is a better time for shopping according to Patricia?

A.In the Christmas sales.

B.At a particular discount.

C.After the Christmas season.

D.During some holiday seasons.

3.How do stores make their products cheaper?

A.By reducing product sizes.

B.By lowering product costs.

C.By adopting discount strategies.

D.By attracting more customers.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要是一些商店店员就如何购物提出的一些建议。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段中He suggests going into a store — yes, even the dollar store — with a checklist of things you truly need.可知，他建议去商店——是的，即使是一元店——带着你真正需要的东西的清单。由此可知，对于不要买不必要的东西，Bryan建议提前写一份购买清单。故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段中“After Christmas, all the gift wrap paper went to 50 cents, and all Christmas items were half price,” she says.可知，她说：“圣诞节过后，所有的礼品包装纸都卖到了50美分，所有的圣诞礼物都是半价。”由此可知，Patricia认为圣诞节之后购物比较好。故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据最后一段中In order for dollar stores to keep their prices low, product sizes are usually smaller than normal, according to Cheapism.可知，根据Cheapism的说法，为了让一元商店保持低价格，产品尺寸通常比正常情况下要小。由此可知，商店通过缩小产品尺寸使他们的产品更便宜。故选A。