Read the text and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Checking out second-hand city
Do you love to go shopping, but seem to spend all your hard-earned cash on just one or two items? If so, why not consider hunting around for cheaper, second-hand options? With a little time and patience, it's possible to find some great bargains. Take a look at the shopping alternatives we've come up with which are not only lighter on your pocket, but also lots of fun.
Car Boot Sales People bring unwanted things that they dig out of their attics and garages to a car boot sale. There, in a large car park or on a school playing field, they sell them or swap them with other traders for something else. Anything from children's toys to sports equipment can turn up at these sales, which are usually held at weekends or on Bank Holidays.
Second-Hand Shops Good second-hand shop can be full of surprises and are often the perfect place to pick up a bargain! Many specialise in certain items such as rare books, designer clothes and antique furniture. Always check things carefully before you buy them as it may be difficult to exchange them or get a refund later.
Charity Shops People donate used clothes, shoes, toys and other miscellaneous items to charity shops where you can usuallyy buy them for next to nothing! The money often goes to help people who are hungry, homeless or who live in poor developing countries.
Christmas Bazaars These are wonderful places to buy handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and second-hand items. The beauty of these bazaars is that all the money raised usually goes to charity, so you can shop till you drop knowing that it's ll for a good cause! the only problem is they are only held in December!
So, next time you're in the mood to shop, instead of using your credit card, head for 'second-hand city'. You won't be disappointed!
This text was mainly written to explain
why second-hand items are great bargains.
how second-handd sales raise money for charity.
where you can go to buy second-hand things.
which items second-hand shops specialise in.
What does the writer say about car boot sales?
You probably wouldn't want the things on sale there.
They are a fun way to spend a holiday weekend.
Schools hold them to exchange toys and games.
A wide range of things may be found on sale there.
The writer says that second-hand shops
often sell only one particular type of thing.
always sell things that have been carefully checked.
are usually surprisingly good.
never give you a refund after you buy something.
What does the writer say about charity shops and bazaars?
They are good places for poor, homeless people to shop.
They are good because shopping there helps poor people.
They sell things that are worth almost nothing.
They give second-hand items to people in poor countries.
Which of the following might the writer agree with?
First decide what you want to buy, then find the place that specialises in it.
City centres offer the best second-hand shopping.
Second-hand shopping takes a bit longer, but it's worth it.
Do your second-handd shopping at weekends, Christmas and on Bank Holidays.