| Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following article. How often do you use a vending machine? If you are like most people, you probably use one every day. They can be found all over the warld. in America, these machines make billions of dollars every year. Vending machines sell almost every kind of product that you can think of. Some of them sell drinks, while others sell candy and snacks. For workers who don‘t have any time for lunch, many businesses and public buildings provide vending machines that also sell soups, salads, sandwiches, fruits, and desserts. Vending machines may also offer products such as stamps, train and bus tickets, newspapers, and other kinds of merchandise. There are even some vending machines that sell flowers. Vending machines have been a great success since they were first introduced to the marketplace. What are some of the reasons for this success? First, they save time. You may not have time to go to the store during y0ur break to buy a soda, but you can go to the vending machine in the corridor. Secondly, they are open 24 hours a day, You can buy something even when all the local stores are closed. Another reason is that customers usually don’t need to wait in line. At the store there may be many people in front of you and you have to wait for the cashier to serve you, but at the vending machine your transaction is all finished in moments. Lastly, the machines save companies money because there is no need for salesclerks and cashiers. The machine will do all the work and it doesn’t need to be paid a salary or fee. |
