Shopping Like a Pro

Understand a story about a grocery shopping experience with some small challenges. Learn shopping related vocabulary in context.

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Yesterday was an interesting day. I went to my favorite supermarket to buy groceries, but when I got there, I realized I didn’t have my wallet! I started to feel a little worried because I needed to buy food for the week. I quickly checked my pockets again and sighed in relief when I found a few dollars and my credit card.

I grabbed a shopping cart and started looking for the items I needed. The store was having a big sale, and everything was discounted. I felt lucky because I knew I would be able to spend less money. I went through the aisles, picking up vegetables, snacks, and some drinks. When I got to the checkout, there was a long line, but I didn’t mind waiting because I knew I had everything I needed.

As I reached the checkout, I gave the cashier my credit card to pay. Unfortunately, the machine wasn’t working, and they only accepted cash at that moment. I didn't have enough cash, so I had to leave some things behind. I felt a little embarrassed, but at least I got most of what I needed. When I finally finished, I asked for the receipt, so I could check how much I spent later.

Even though my shopping trip didn’t go exactly as planned, I left the store feeling happy. I got most of the things on my list, and I didn’t overspend thanks to the sale. Next time, I’ll make sure to bring more cash just in case!

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Term	Meaning	Example Sentence
Supermarket	A large store that sells food and other household items	I went to my favorite supermarket to buy groceries.
Wallet	A small case used for carrying money and cards	I realized I didn’t have my wallet!
Buy	To purchase something	I needed to buy food for the week.
Dollars	The currency used in the United States	I found a few dollars and my credit card.
Credit card	A plastic card used to make payments	I gave the cashier my credit card to pay.
Sale	An event where items are sold at a lower price	The store was having a big sale, and everything was discounted.
Spend	To use money to pay for something	I knew I would be able to spend less money.
Checkout	The place in a store where you pay for your items	When I got to the checkout, there was a long line.
Cash	Physical money, such as coins or bills	They only accepted cash at that moment.
Receipt	A paper or electronic record of a purchase	I asked for the receipt so I could check how much I spent later.

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