Read the text and the statements. Choose the right answer.
BE A LEAN, GREEN SHOPPING MACHINE
Only buy what you really need and use all of it. Thinking about buying something new? Try the 30-day rule — only buy it if you still want it 30 days after you first saw it. At the supermarket, avoid buying things you do not need by writing a shopping list before you go and making sure you keep to it. Of course, you should also take your own bags to put the shopping in.

1. "Avoid buying things you do not need" means: ...
A to buy everything that catches your attention
B only buy items on sale
C to be selective and resist purchasing unnecessary items
D to purchase all items you think you might need
2. What is a "shopping list"? ...
A A list of things you want to buy, prepared before shopping.
B A list of things to throw away.
C A list of things you already own.
D A list of non-food items.
3. Why is it suggested to "keep to" the shopping list? ...
A To make shopping faster.
B To avoid buying unnecessary things and stick to your plan.
C To buy more products.
D To shop for only expensive items.
4. What does "put the shopping in" refer to in the sentence about bags? ...
A To throw items in the trash.
B To place the items into bags for transport.
C To leave the shopping in the store.
D To recycle the shopping materials.
5. Why should you "take your own bags" to the supermarket? ...
A To save money and reduce waste by avoiding plastic bags.
B To store extra items in the bags.
C To pack food items at home before shopping.
D To collect as many bags as possible.
6. "Only buy what you really need" helps to: ...
A avoid overspending and reduce waste.
B spend as much as possible in the store.
C fill the shopping cart with unnecessary items.
D always buy new and expensive things.
7. The phrase "buy what you really need" means: ...
A to buy everything you see in the store.
B to only buy things that are essential and useful.
C to buy things that are cheap.
D to buy things in large quantities.
8. What does "green" refer to in this context? ...
A Shopping for environmentally friendly products.
B Shopping for food that is green in color.
C Buying fresh, perishable items.
D Buying unhealthy foods.