Find two mistakes in the dialogue and then practice it with your partner

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 426.

Have you ever gone through customs? What was it like? Discuss it with the other student. Now read the conversation and compare it with your own experience.

AIRPORT ARRIVALS and CUSTOMS

Restricted articles

For your safety and the safety of your fellow passengers the articles listed below must be carried in checked baggage:

radios, personal stereos, portable computers, firearms, electrical appliances, matches, lighters or fireworks

Customs Officer: Excuse me. Do you have anything to declare?

Tadashi Nakamura: No, nothing. Just the normal allowance.

Customs Officer: Have you read the customs form, sir?

Tadashi Nakamura: Yes, I have.

Customs Officer: OK then, could you open up your suitcase for me, please?

Tadashi Nakamura: Sure.

Customs Officer: That's fine, thank you. You can proceed.

Tadashi Nakamura: Thanks.

Customs Officer: Enjoy your stay in the United States.

CUSTOMS OFFICER: Excuse me. Do you have anything to declare?

NATALIE TRUDEAU: Well, I have some whiskey.

CUSTOMS OFFICER: How much whiskey do you have?

NATALIE TRUDEAU: One bottle. It's a liter, I think.

CUSTOMS OFFICER: That's OK. Do you have anything else?

NATALIE TRUDEAU: Yes, I have some perfume.

CUSTOMS OFFICER: There are no restrictions on perfume for personal use. Is that all?

NATALIE TRUDEAU: Yes, that's it.

CUSTOMS OFFICER: That's OK. You can go through.