Lesson 5: International Shipping
Part A: Vocabulary (10 ข้ อ)
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1. Freight refers to:
A. Travel visa B. Payment C. Goods transported D. Customs office
2. Container is used for:
A. Holding documents B. Storing goods during transport C. Making payments D. Booking
hotels
3. Port of departure means:
A. Where goods arrive B. Where goods leave C. Where documents are signed D. Where
staff check goods
4. ETA stands for:
A. Estimated Time of Arrival B. Emergency Transport Alert C. Export Tariff Application D.
Entry Transit Approval
5. Cargo means:
A. Truck drivers B. Documents C. Goods carried by ship, plane, or truck D. Insurance office
6. Vessel refers to:
A. Shipping document B. Sea transport vehicle (like a ship) C. Airport D. Cargo staff
7. Transit time is:
A. The time spent waiting B. The travel duration from origin to destination C. The loading fee
D. The shipping insurance
8. Import means:
A. Sending goods abroad B. Bringing goods into a country C. Packing goods D. Cancelling
orders
9. Export refers to:
A. Selling domestically B. Returning products C. Sending goods to another country D.
Tracking products
10. Bill of Lading is:
A. Travel insurance B. Certificate of origin C. A receipt and proof of shipment D. Cargo
description label
Part B: Conversation (10 ข้ อ)
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11. A: When will the ship arrive?
B: The ______ is July 31st.
A. ETA B. PO C. B/L D. PDF
12. A: Is this shipment going to Thailand?
B: Yes, it's an ______.
A. import B. export C. entry D. order
13. A: What does this container carry?
B: It contains electronic ______.
A. crew B. vessels C. goods D. tariffs
14. A: How long will it take?
B: The ______ is about 10 days.
A. ETA B. transit time C. warehouse D. packing
15. A: Where is the vessel now?
B: It's still at the ______.
A. port of destination B. port of departure C. warehouse D. truck stop
16. A: We’ve received the cargo.
B: Great! Please sign the ______.
A. container B. bill of lading C. passport D. loading dock
17. A: Do we need to insure this cargo?
B: Yes, especially for ______ shipping.
A. domestic B. warehouse C. international D. invoice
18. A: What transport are we using?
B: A cargo ______ from Singapore.
A. van B. ship C. truck D. drone
19. A: Did you send the shipping documents?
B: Yes, including the ______ and invoice.
A. customs fee B. cargo net C. bill of lading D. buyer ID
20. A: Do we import or export this item?
B: We ______ it to the US.
A. import B. cancel C. ship D. export
Part C: Reading (10 ข้ อ)
Passage:
International shipping involves the movement of goods across countries using various transport modes
such as ships, airplanes, and trucks. A shipping process typically begins at the port of departure. Goods
are packed in containers and loaded onto a vessel. The Bill of Lading acts as a receipt and proof of
shipment. It includes information like the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) and transit route. Goods are
either imported or exported, depending on their direction of travel. Managing transit time and ensuring
goods arrive safely are essential parts of international logistics.
21. What does international shipping involve?
A. Sending emails B. Moving goods across borders C. Issuing visas D. Selling local products
22. What is the first step in the process?
A. Arrival time B. Packaging C. Port of departure D. Inspection
23. Where are goods stored during shipping?
A. Shelves B. Trucks C. Warehouses D. Containers
24. What is a vessel in this passage?
A. A crew member B. A transport document C. A transport vehicle (like a ship) D. A customs
form
25. What is included in the Bill of Lading?
A. Product prices only B. ETA and shipment details C. Employee list D. Port location only
26. What does ETA mean?
A. Early Tracking Access B. Export Trade Agreement C. Estimated Time of Arrival D.
Electronic Transfer Approval
27. When are goods called imported?
A. When they leave the country B. When they are returned C. When they arrive into a
country D. When they are packed
28. What determines whether goods are import or export?
A. Payment method B. Transport speed C. Direction of shipment D. Product type
29. Why is managing transit time important?
A. To ensure quick customs payment B. To track staff C. To deliver goods safely and on time
D. To sell more products
30. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To explain international holidays B. To describe customs fees C. To explain international
shipping process D. To advertise a shipping company
