Read the

texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (1-5). There are three choices you do not

need to use.

Supermarket

Shoppers

1.   

For a mother of two young

children, supermarket shopping can be an absolute nightmare. They get bored and

restless and start to play up. It can be really embarrassing when everyone

stares at you because both your kids are sobbing their hearts out! And if you're

not watching them, they can take goods off the shelves without you noticing.

Once I even managed to briefly lose my two-year-old son. He'd wandered off down

another aisle while I was comparing the prices on some items. I was frantic

when I realised he wasn't by my side. Luckily one of the assistants saw him and

picked him up, but it was a scary five minutes until I got him back. I'm glad

to say that things have improved in my shopping centre recently, as they've

opened a supervised play area where I can drop the kids off while I shop, and

pick them up when I've finished. It really makes life much easier.

2.   

 I'm not keen on shopping with other people,

because it always seems to take much longer, so I usually go on my own.

Nowadays big British supermarkets are open all night, which is very convenient

for me. I prefer to go as late as possible, when there are no queues at the

checkout and I can get all my shopping done very quickly. I usually only go

once a month and make sure I stock up on everything I'm likely to need. It

means you have to plan all your meals, and you need to have a big freezer, but

at least I don't waste my all-too-precious time going to the shops every couple

of days. If I do run out of something, or realise I've forgotten something I

need, then I'll grab it from the local mini-market. I try to make sure I don't

have to do this too often, as small local shops are much more expensive.

3.   

My wife and I retired ten

years ago and we recently gave up the car as it was too expensive to run on our

pensions. We get the bus into town once a week to do our shopping. We're not as

fast on our feet as we once were, and some young people can be very

inconsiderate, pushing you out of the way at the counters or losing their

patience when you are not moving down the aisles as fast as they'd like.

Others, of course, are very helpful and will give you a hand when they see you

need it. Even though it can wear you out carrying all the bags, we try to make

a nice outing of it. We'll treat ourselves to a bit of lunch at one of the

cafes, or we'll go for tea and sandwiches at one of the nice tea rooms in the

centre. We actually look forward to our shopping trips!

4.   

 I suppose I'm a bit of a scatterbrain, as I

never seem to have what I need when I need it. This means that I end up popping

out to the supermarket at least three times a week to get more supplies. I

don't mind, though, because unlike most people, I find supermarkets to be quite

relaxing places. I enjoy wandering slowly down all the aisles, checking out any

new products or searching for special offers. I always take a calculator with

me, as I like to know how much I'm spending, and I prefer to buy the shop's

own-brand products, because they cost a lot less than the big name brands. My

kids complain that we never have the "proper" breakfast cereal or the

"really nice" baked beans, but I just point out that it leaves us

with more money to do the really fun things. I'm sure they know I'm right.

5. Jason Anderson

Being a single

professional with a hectic schedule, supermarket shopping is a necessary chore

that I try to streamline as much as possible. I've embraced online grocery

shopping and home delivery, which saves me the time and hassle of navigating

through crowded aisles. I create a detailed shopping list online, ensuring I

only purchase what I need and avoid impulse buying. It's convenient to have my

groceries delivered straight to my door, allowing me to focus on work and other

commitments. Occasionally, when I do visit the supermarket in person, it's

usually for last-minute items or fresh produce. I've noticed the increasing

popularity of automated checkout lanes, and I appreciate the efficiency they

offer, allowing me to complete my transactions quickly. As someone always on

the go, finding ways to streamline the shopping process has become essential

for maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

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