ENGLISH FOR TOURISTS
topic: CUSTOMS/IMMIGRATION 1 (Dialogue)
Choose the correct, most natural-sounding responses according to the context of the
conversation:
BORDER GUARD: Welcome to the United States. Where do you live?
YOU: ______________.
Germany
I'm German
I was born in Germany
BORDER GUARD: And what's the purpose of your visit to the United States.
YOU: I'm going to _______________ my brother. He lives in Boston.
look at
visit
view
BORDER GUARD: How long do you plan to stay in Boston?
YOU: _______________ two weeks.
Also
Along
About
BORDER GUARD: And what do you do back home?
YOU: _______________? I don't understand...
Where
Pardon me
Too fast
BORDER GUARD: Your job... what do you do?
YOU: Oh, I'm a high-school _______________. I teach Physics and Chemistry.
teacher
student
learner
ENGLISH FOR TOURISM
topic: CUSTOMS/IMMIGRATION - Questions and answers 1
Choose the correct QUESTION for the ANSWER that's given. What did the customs
officer/immigration officer ask to get this answer?
1) ANSWER: About two weeks.
QUESTION:
How long do you plan to stay in Australia?
Where will you be staying in Australia?
Have you ever been here before?
2) ANSWER: Yes, I was here for about two weeks last year.
QUESTION:
How long do you plan to stay in Canada?
Where will you be staying in Canada?
Have you ever been here before?
3) ANSWER: I'm here on vacation.
QUESTION:
What's the purpose of your visit?
How long will you be staying in the United States?
Do you plan to work here?
4) ANSWER: Sure.
QUESTION:
How many bags do you have?
Could you open this bag for me?
What's the purpose of your trip?
5) ANSWER: No, I'm travelling with my wife and two daughters.
QUESTION:
Are you travelling alone?
Could you open this suitcase for me??
What's the purpose of your visit?
6) ANSWER: Yes, my brother lives here.
QUESTION:
Are you travelling alone?
Do you have any family here in the United States?
How long does the tour last?
7) ANSWER: No, nothing.
QUESTION:
Do you have anything to declare?
Do you need an interpreter?
Are these your bags?
8) ANSWER: I'm here on business.
QUESTION:
Do you need an interpreter?
What's the purpose of your visit?
Are you importing any fruits or vegetables?
9) ANSWER: No, I'm not.
QUESTION:
Could I see your passport?
Do you have anything to declare?
Are you importing any fruits or vegetables?
10) ANSWER: I'm a web designer.
QUESTION:
What's your line of work?
Did you fill out the customs form?
What's the purpose of your visit?
ENGLISH FOR TOURISM
ENGLISH AT THE AIRPORT | Questions and answers
Choose the correct QUESTION for the ANSWER that's given. What did the person ask to get this
answer?
1) ANSWER: No, you'll have to transfer either in Chicago or Kansas City.
QUESTION:
Are there any direct flights to Dallas?
How much is a ticket to Dallas?
How long does the flight to Dallas take?
2) ANSWER: It's right there, next to that restaurant.
QUESTION:
How early should I check in?
How much do I have to pay for the extra bag?
Where's the lost-and-found office?
3) ANSWER: I'm sorry, this bathroom is being cleaned.
QUESTION:
Can I go into the bathroom?
Where can I get a coffee around here?
Where's the ticket office?
4) ANSWER:$75.
QUESTION:
Where's the lost-and-found office?
How much do I have to pay for the extra bag?
How long is the delay?
5) ANSWER: 2 hours.
QUESTION:
How long is the delay?
Has the flight been cancelled?
What time is it?
6) ANSWER: At 2:00 PM.
QUESTION:
How long is the delay?
When does the flight to Bangkok leave?
What time is it?
7) ANSWER: No, this is the arrivals area.
QUESTION:
Is this the departures area?
Is this the arrivals area?
Is this the lost-and-found office?
8) ANSWER: It's $10 per 24 hours.
QUESTION:
Where are the lockers?
How much does a locker cost?
Where are the luggage carousels?
9) ANSWER: It was. The gate has been changed to 44D.
QUESTION:
Can I buy a ticket here?
How long is the delay?
Is this the gate for flight 234 to Madrid?
10) ANSWER: You can bring one small bag on the plane with you.
QUESTION:
How much carry-on luggage am I allowed?
How many bags can I check?
Where can I pay for the extra bag?
