Read the text and fill in the missing parts. There are extra options which you do NOT need to use. Then do the test and score you points
buying something
use them in future
daily ritual
necessary things
just a purchase
save the rest
do the shopping
pay through the nose
Shopaholics are people who cannot live a day without [ ]. If they see or hear the magic words "discount" or "sale" somewhere, they immediately rush to the place. They buy various things, even if they don't really need them and may not [ ]. Does it ring a bell? Here's a short test to check yourself.
How often do you go shopping?
A. Shopping is your [ ].B. You go shopping about once a month.
C. You prefer to buy clothes on the Internet.
Why do you usually go shopping?
A. To refresh your wardrobe.B. To try on something new without buying it.
C. To buy only [ ], like food.
How much time do you usually spend shopping?
A. The whole day: nothing can stop you.B. Several hours: you try not to spend all your free time on shopping.
C. As little as possible: you quickly find everything you need and leave the shop.
What do you feel after a purchase?
A. Dissatisfaction. Is it possible to leave the shop with only one thing?B. Satisfaction because you've bought what you've needed.
C. Nothing. It's [ ]!
What do you spend money on?
A. You buy everything that is on sale.B. You spend money on different things like food, clothes and entertainment.
C. You buy only essentials* and [ ].
*essential — a basic thing that you cannot live without
Results
Score 3 points for each answer A, 2 points for B , 1 point for C.
- 13-15 points. Looks like you shop till you drop. It's time to do something to
stop it. Otherwise, nothing will remain in the stores soon. - 9-12 points. You definitely like shopping. Still, an inner voice sometimes
stops you from paying through the nose and buying the fifth pair of shoes. Keep the same! - 5-8 points. Going shopping can be a real nightmare for you. So it's unlikely
that someone will ever call you a shopaholic.