1. Food is the basic human needs an

1. Food is the basic human needs and its cost is related to many social factors. (1) 2. So-called “bargain” may make you buy some unnecessary things when you are shopping at Sam’s Club and Costco. (2) 3. The author suggests consumers make a shopping list and keep to it to avoid impulse buys in the shop. (3) 4. People are advised to pay attention to and take advantage of sales on specific items run by some high-priced stores. (4) 5. Compared with home-made food, fast food is bad for your health in the long run. (5) 6. To maximize the benefits of store reward cards, people should exchange their points when they are still valid. (6) 7. Without long transportation costs, local products are often cheaper than brand products. (7) 8. The prices of ready-made meals offered by grocery stores are higher than usual ones. (8) 9. When preparing food, instead of olive oil, people can use applesauce which is both low-priced and low-fat. (9) 10. If consumers buy the food near its “best before” date, usually they can get a discount. (10)