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[C] At The Customs

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customs reception

Situation:

Sam has flown in from New York City. She is going through Customs.

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Customs Officer

Hi, could you put your bag on the table, please?

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Sam

Yeah sure.

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Customs Officer

Would you mind opening it for me, please?

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Sam

Yes, of course.

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Customs Officer

Looks heavy. Did you pack it yourself?

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Sam

Yes, I did.

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Customs Officer

Where have you flown in from?

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Sam

New York City.

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Customs Officer

Is this your first time in the UK?

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Sam

Not really. It's my third time actually.

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Customs Officer

That's great. Is there anyone else travelling with you? Do you have any exotic species with you?

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Sam

No.

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Customs Officer

Can I see you passport, please?

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Sam

Yes, here you are.

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Customs Officer

Have you got anything to declare?

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Sam

No, I don't think so. I mean, I've got this bottle of whisky, but I got it in the duty-free shop.

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Customs Officer

That's all right. That's within your duty free allowance. Ok, you can go now. Enjoy your stay.

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Sam

Thanks!

QUESTION

1. Where did Sam fly in from?

2. What did the officer ask to do with Sam's bag?

LET'S LEARN!

Here are some questions that you may be asked at the police station.

Did you pack it yourself?

    Example:

  • A: Did you pack it yourself?

  • B: Yes, I did it myself.

  • B: No, my wife packed my things.

Where have you flown in from?

    Example:

  • A: Where have you flown in from?

  • B: From Tokyo, Japan.

  • B: New York City

Is this your first time in the UK?

    Example:

  • A: Is this your first time in the UK?

  • B: Not really. It's my third time actually.

  • B: Yes, it's my first time.

Have you got anything to declare?

    Example:

  • A: Have you got anything to declare?

  • B: No, I don't think so. I mean, I've got this bottle of whisky, but I got it in the duty-free shop.

  • B: Yes, I have some food items that I need to declare.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

👂🏻 Listening Exercise

Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question that follows.

1. Where is she from?

2. How long will she stay in the USA?

3. What is the purpose of her visit?

🗣 Speaking Exercise

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the passage. Then, retell the story.

Your turn...

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