THE USA

Make up your own dialogues.

C) At the Passport Control

B) Declaration

A) At the Customs

Read these dialogues and act them out.

Topical words

C. At the Customs

Make up your own dialogues.

B) At the Check-In Desk.

A) At the Ticket- Office.

A.Can I book a ticket to Madrid here?

B.Yes, sure. Which flight?

A.I think eight two one will do, it`s a through plane,isn`t it?

B.Yes, but it`s all booked up.I can offer you only flight eighty two five with a stop-over inParis.

A.What time does it get in?

B.At 5.45 p.m.

A.Thanks.

 

A.Can I have your ticket, please?

B.Yes, of course. Here you are.

A.Do you have just one suitcase?

B.Yes. This bag is hand luggage.

A.That`s fine. Smoking or non-smoking?

B. Non-smoking, please. Oh … and I want a window seat.

A.Yes, that`s OK. Here`s your boarding card. Your flightwill board at gate 14 in about an hour`s time. Have a nice flight!

B.Thanks. Bye.

customs officerмитник

channelпрохід

dutyподаток, митний збір

Where do they examine the luggage?Де перевіряють багаж?

Here`s my …Ось мій (моя, моє)….

passportпаспорт

visaвіза

health certificateдовідка про стан здоров’я

certificate of vaccinationсвідоцтво про вакцинацію

declarationмитна декларація

Have you anything to declare?/У Вас є речі, які підлягають

Is there anything liable to duty?обкладанню митом?

I have nothing to declare. / Я не маю нічого, що підлягає

There is nothing liable to duty.обкладанню митом.

Are you carrying any currency?Ви везете з собою валюту?

I have only used things and giftsУ мене лише речі, які булі у . вжитку та подарунки

Will I submit for inspection …?Чи повинен я показати …?

 

 

- Where is your luggage, sir?

- Here it is. A suitcase and a bag. Which do you want me to open?

- Open the suitcase, please. Have you anything to declare?

- I don`t think so. I have only articles for personal use and wear. By the way, shall I submit for inspection those PC diskettes?

- No need, sir, thank you.

- Have you got anything to declare? Any spirits, wine, tobacco in excess of the duty-free allowance?

- No, I only have these cigarettes.

- Have you got any presents which you intend to leave in Spain?

- Yes, I`ve got this camera. I bought it this week.

- Have you got the receipt for this camera?

- Yes, here it is.

- If you wait a minute I`ll tell you how much duty you must pay.

- Thanks.

- Passport control officer:Could I have your passport, please?

- Traveller: Here it is

- How long are you going to stay here?

- 5 days.

- What`s the purpose of your visit?

- I travel on business.

- Could you produce your visa and declaration?

- Here they are.

- Your passport and visa are in order. Have a pleasant stay, sir.

- Thank you.

 

 

Pre-reading Activities

1. Think of three things related to the topic ”The USA”. Name them and give the reasons for your answers.