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Abidemi: Todd, are you good at saving money? Todd: No, I’m terrible. I waste money. I waste so much money. Abidemi: How? Todd: Well, I don’t buy things on sale. I don’t use coupons. I buy anything I see. So, when I shop, I don’t look at prices. And it’s sometimes very expensive, so I just waste money. I don’t budget. I need to budget my money but I don’t. What about you? Are you good at saving money? Abidemi: I don’t think I’m too bad. I look at prices a lot. I also buy a lot of things on sale. Todd: So, you look for discounts? Abidemi: Yes, I do. Todd: Do you use coupons or special offers? Abidemi: No, I don’t, but if I see some I will use them. Todd: So, do you waste money on anything? Abidemi: I waste money on buying clothes. But I save a little because I buy them on sale. Todd: I waste money on computers and electronics. I buy a new computer every year. I have four computers in my house. Abidemi: Wow. Todd: I waste money on food. I eat out almost every day. Do you waste money on food? Abidemi: No, I don’t. I usually cook at home. Todd: Ah, so you save money. You have to teach me your tips. Abidemi: Please teach me how to get cheap travel tickets. Todd: It’s a deal.
Comprehension
1) How does Todd waste money on food?
2) How does Abidemi save money on food?
3) What does Abidemi waste money on?
Vocabulary quiz
1) What does "budget" mean?
2) What does "discount" mean?
3) What does "waste" (money) mean?
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