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Talking to Customs Officers - English lesson
Vocabulary and phrases for talking to customs officers (for English learners)
1. Important vocabulary (with pronunciation help):
- Customs = The place where officers check your documents and luggage when you enter a country /ˈkʌs·təmz/
- Customs officer = The person who checks your documents and luggage /ˈkʌs·təmz ˈɒfɪsər/
- Passport = Your travel document showing your identity and citizenship /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/
- Visa = Official permission to enter a country /ˈviːzə/
- Luggage / Baggage = Your bags and suitcases /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ / ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
- Hand luggage / Carry-on = The small bag you carry on the plane /hænd ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ /ˈkæri ɒn/
- Suitcase = A big bag for clothes /ˈsuːt.keɪs/
- Backpack = A bag worn on your back /ˈbæk.pæk/
- Security check = The place where your bags and body are checked for safety /sɪˈkjʊərɪti tʃek/
- To declare = To tell customs about things you bring that might be taxed or controlled /dɪˈkleər/
- Prohibited items = Things you are not allowed to bring into the country /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ˈaɪtəmz/
- Valuable items = Things worth a lot of money /ˈvæljuəbl ˈaɪtəmz/
2. Common questions from Customs officers:
- Can I see your passport?
- Where are you going?
- Why are you here?
- How long will you stay?
- Where will you stay?
- What are you carrying in your luggage?
- Do you have anything to declare?
- Do you have any food, alcohol, or cigarettes?
- Are you carrying any cash?
- Do you have any medicine?
- Are you travelling alone or with someone?
- Is this your first time here?
- Have you booked your accommodation?
3. Useful answers:
- Yes, of course. Here it is.
- I'm going to London.
- I'm here on holiday.
- I'm here for work.
- I'm staying for one week / ten days.
- I'm staying with my family.
- I'm staying at a hotel.
- I have nothing to declare.
- I have clothes and some souvenirs.
- I'm travelling alone.
- I'm with my family / friends.
- It's my first time here.
- Yes, I've booked a hotel.
4. Sample dialogue (simple):
- Customs Officer: Good morning. Can I see your passport?
- Traveller: Yes, here it is.
- Customs Officer: Why are you visiting the UK?
- Traveller: I'm here on holiday.
- Customs Officer: How long are you staying?
- Traveller: I'm staying for 10 days.
- Customs Officer: Do you have anything to declare?
- Traveller: No, I have nothing to declare.
- Customs Officer: Are you travelling alone?
- Traveller: No, I'm with my family.
- Customs Officer: Thank you. Have a nice stay.
- Traveller: Thank you!
5. More complex dialogue:
- Customs Officer: Good afternoon. May I see your passport and visa, please?
- Traveller: Of course, here they are.
- Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your visit to the United Kingdom?
- Traveller: I'm here to attend a two-week language course in Cambridge.
- Customs Officer: Do you have any documents to confirm that?
- Traveller: Yes, I have the registration letter from the school and a confirmation email.
- Customs Officer: Where will you be staying during your visit?
- Traveller: I'll be staying with a host family provided by the school.
- Customs Officer: Do you have any food, alcohol, tobacco, or items to declare?
- Traveller: I have a small box of chocolates as a gift, but nothing else.
- Customs Officer: That's fine. Are you carrying more than £10,000 in cash?
- Traveller: No, I'm not. I have a bank card and just a small amount of cash.
- Customs Officer: Have you visited the UK before?
- Traveller: No, it's my first time.
- Customs Officer: Alright. Everything seems in order. Welcome to the UK.
- Traveller: Thank you very much!
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