Prepare 4 Unit 9 Reading Comprehension

What was the purpose of the article?

• to persuade people to go shopping less

• to encourage people to get help if they have problem

• to inform people about a problem

• to warn people about the dangers of shopping

What did Alison especially like buying?

• sneakers and other items of clothing

• discounted items

• anything she could take back to a local shop

• things she could order on the internet

What do experts say about shopaholics?

• They feel more excited when than other people when they shop.

• They soon feel unhappy after they have bought something.

• Shopping is the only way they can feel happy.

• They feel unhappy when they are paying for things.

What is Alison's attitude to shopping now?

• She doesn't want to often buy things now.

• She doesn't enjoy shopping now.

• She still buys things she doesn't need.

• She is in control of her shopping now.

What advice might Alison give to someone who has a problem with shopping?

• Ask someone you are close to for help.

• Never borrow money from friends or family.

• Always look at the price carefully.

• Avoid going to shops.

Match the word with its meaning:
regret

• give someone the money you borrowed from

• be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time

• feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you wish you have not done

• finish, use or sell all of something so there is none left

• have an illness or other health problem

Match the word with its meaning:
suffer from

• give someone the money you borrowed from

• be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time

• feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you wish you have not done

• finish, use or sell all of something so there is none left

• have an illness or other health problem

Match the word with its meaning:
ran out of

• give someone the money you borrowed from

• be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time

• feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you wish you have not done

• finish, use or sell all of something so there is none left

• have an illness or other health problem

Match the word with its meaning:
pay something back

• give someone the money you borrowed from

• be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time

• feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you wish you have not done

• finish, use or sell all of something so there is none left

• have an illness or other health problem

Match the word with its meaning:
afford

• give someone the money you borrowed from

• be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time

• feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you wish you have not done

• finish, use or sell all of something so there is none left

• have an illness or other health problem