地道美语听力练习:使用自助式结账机

Claudia:We're done, right? Let's get in this cashier line.

Raul:No need. This store has self-checkout machines.

Claudia:I don't know. I think it would be easier going through a cashier line.

Raul:Using the self-checkout will be much quicker. Let me show you.

All you have to do is scan the barcodes on each grocery item.

Claudia:There are no barcodes on fruits and vegetables.

Raul:All you have to do is put them on the scale and find the product on the touch-screen.

Claudia:You look. I'll start bagging.

Raul:Wait! You're supposed to wait until everything is scanned before removing items from the bagging area to put in bags.

Oh no, now there's a “see attendant” message on the screen.

Claudia:What do we do now?

Raul:We wait for the attendant to clear the error and void the transaction. Then we start again.

Claudia:Great. You're right. This is much faster.

Raul:It is if you know what you're doing.

Claudia:I'll tell you what. I'll take half of our groceries and stand in line and you use the self-checkout.

We'll see which is faster.

Raul:That's a sucker bet. I have no doubt that I'll be done before you are.

Claudia:I'm not worried. The last one out the door makes dinner.

Raul:You're on. Just remember that I like my steak well done.