四、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Do you know how to spend money 
wisely
? When you are thinking about 
buying
 something you want, run through this checklist first.
How much do you really want it? Seeing a 25 toy machine, Ben wanted it. But after thinking for a while, Ben 
thought
 he would be excited only for one day or two.
Do you still want it a week later? If the thing passes the “really-wanting-it” test, try to wait for some time to see how strong 
the
 wish is. This works for 
adults
 too!
How will you pay for it? After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy ship, but it would cost 
him
 50. He had 22 in his pocket 
and
 he could get 1.5 a week as the pocket money.
Are there ways to make money? Ben decided to clean the downstairs windows at a dollar each. So he got 10.
Can you get it 
cheaper
? After deciding to buy it, it 
is
 necessary for you to look for less expensive ways to buy it: Search for what you want on the Internet or in shops. Sometimes you can find the same thing 
at
 a much lower price.
If these tips work well, they can save you a lot of money. And you will be a smart shopper.