[Making Friends All Over the World] Immigration and Customs

• metal detector
• remove
• customs
• quarantine officer
• inspection
• immigration officer
• beep
• immigration
• security checkpoint
• inbound gate.
• declaration
• departure
• stamp of verification
• banned item
• outbound gate
• product
• arrival
• ground staff
• customs declaration
• frisk

How long do you expect to stay here ?

They've beefed up security since 911.

• Do you have anything to declare ma'am ?
• No, I don't . There are my personal belongings and clothes .
• What is the purpose of your trip ?
• I'm going to be my best friend's bridesmaid. Here is the invitation.

1. Your passport , ticket mad disembarkation card , please .
2. What is your purpose for visiting America ?
3. I'm here for visiting my friends .
4. How long do you intend to stay here ?
5. I plan to stay here for half a month and I'll be staying at my friend's home.
6. Welcome to UK. Your papers are all in order. Please go to the next line for your customs inspection.
7. Do you have anything expensive with you ?
8. Even bottles of perfume should need to be declared .
9. Please disclose this bag.
10. Let's proceed to the passport inspection area.
11. Let's walk through the metal detector.
12. Step aside, please . We'll have to do a special check on your suitcase .
13. Sorry, Miss. We have to check your bag for the cause of security.
14. Do you have nay fruits , vegetables , or animal products ?
15. Please give the officer at the exit this declaration form.

[Making Friends All Over the World] Transport Luggage

• skyacp
• weigh
• liquid
• pack
• carry-on
• flammable
• excess baggage
• piece
• baggage tag
• fragile
• material
• baggage allowance
• baggage handler
• scale
• delicate
• handy
• overweight
• affix

I had much difficulty in carrying such a heavy luggage to the scale .

You'll pay the extra fee result from the excess baggage.

• These are my check-in bags.
• Please put them on the scale.
• Are they over the baggage allowance ?
• I'm afraid there will be an overweight-luggage charge of thirty dollars, sir.

1. How many bags will you be checking in today ?
2. I have to check-in a luggage and one carry-on bag.
3. Airlines have special restrictions on carry-on bag.
4. Your luggage is too heavy, you have to pay excess baggage charge.
5. What is the free baggage allowance ?
6. Each passenger is allowed a total of 20 kilos on Economy, 30 kilos on business, and 40 kilos on first class.
7. Do you have any liquids or gels in your carry-on ?
8. Will the baggage be checked to my destination ?
9. These are baggage tags, One goes on your luggage and the other is the baggage claim tag.
10. Can I take this on as a carry-on baggage ?
11. Do you have any unaccompanied baggage ?
12. Did you pack the luggage yourself without leaving your sight at any time ?
13. Are you carrying any liquids or flammable materials in your bags ?
14. How much do I need to pay for overloading ?  

[Making Friends All Over the World] Check In

• terminal
• currency exchange
• concourse
• service counter
• waiting area
• curbside check in
• check-in counter
• control towel
• shuttle bus
• flight information monitor
• ticket agent
• passenger
• runway
• boarding pass
• security guard
• ticket dispenser
• airline attendant
• airport apron
• boarding gate
• airline

Hand over your boarding pass , please ?

Is flight No. 886 leaving on time ?

• Hi, I'd like to check in for my flight, please.
• May I see your ticket and passport, please ?
• Yes, here you are. And I;d like a window seat closer to the front if possible.
• No problem, Let me check. OK,  there is one more window seat available.

1. I'd like to check in for flight NO.500.
2. Could I have an aisle seat, please ?
3. Passengers should check in at least two hours before departure.
4. You only have to show your passport to get your boarding pass ,if you check in with an e-ticket.
5. Is there an aisle seat available ?
6. I don't see your reservation on my computer. Did you remember to reconfirm your ticket ?
7. Do I check-in for Flight 888 to Rome here ?
8. Don't worry, I'll put you on standby for the next flight.
9. Are you on Flight 333 to Chicago with layover in San Francisco , Miss Lin ?
10. Do you have any seat preference ?
11. Could I get a seat close to the back ?
12. Could I get a seat away from the lavatory ?
13. Here are your boarding pass and passport .
14. Am I through here ?

 

[Making Friends All Over the World] Book Tickets and Hotels

• flight
• connecting flight
• transit
• fare
• booking number
• direct flight
• return ticket
• first class
• layover
• aircraft
• nonstop flight
• one-way ticket
• business class
• coach
• class
• red-eye flight
• round-trip ticket
• economic class
• itinerary
• status

Would you mind stopping for a short time at the duty-free shops?

We haven't worked out where to travel.

• Hello, I'd like to book two round-way tickets to Chicago , please.
• No problem . When will be your departure and arrival date ?
• I'd like to leave on December 16th and return on January 15th next year.
• Let me check .There's a direct flight stopping at Nagoya only for a short time.

1. I'd like to make a reservation for a flight to New York tomorrow.
2. I'm sorry that the seats are completely booked at this moment.
3. Can you put me on the waiting list ?
4. I'll scout around for a seat and get back to you in a couple of minutes.
5. Excuse me, I'd like to change my return flight to Hong Kong on January 15th.
6. Let me check your reservation first ,sir. OK, there doesn't seem to be any problem.
7. Are any executive class seats available ?
8. Can I upgrade to business class seats ?
9. Let me check. Yes ma'am. You are qualified to upgrade.
10. Can I buy a open return ticket ?
11.  I'd like to reserve the earliest flight to Korea tomorrow morning.
12. May I have your full name and passport number ,please ?
13. Your ticket has been booked ,sir.
14. Please leave the return ticket open.

[Making Friends All Over the World] Apply for Passport and Visa

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• working visa
• diplomatic visa
• nationality
• visa
• consulate
• business visa
• expire
• renew
• application
• embassy
• tourist visa
• valid
• first name (BH)
• authority
• working holiday visa
• resident visa
• date of issue

Could you tell me how to apply for a working holiday visa to Australia ?

Please fill out this form first.

• It's my first time to take a trip to Australia.
• I'm not sure what type of visa I should apply for.
• Check the expiration date of your passport first, then you have to apply for a tourist visa.
• I've got my passport renewed.
• All right, Fill out this form in initial and line up for an interview.

1. Do I need a visa to go to Europe ?
2. You need to apply for the Europe Schengen Visa.
3. How much does it cost to apply for an American Visa ?
4. American Visa was about NT$5000 before, but it's visa-waver after October 2nd,2012.
5. If your passport is expired, you won't be able to go abroad.
6.  How long will it take to receive my passport after I renew it ?
7. The processing time for the visa is usually five to seven business days.
8. Do I need two visas while I want to work and study abroad ?
9. Could you tell me how to apply for permanent residency ?
10. What documents do I need to apply for a student visa ?
11. How long will my new passport be valid for ?
12. Visa application can be done through the mail as well.
13. The visa-waiver program is much more convenient for tourists who can visit America within 90 days.
14. A valid passport is really important

[Making Friends All Over the World] Arrange Luggage

• luggage
• purse
• traveler's check
• pack
• baggage
• suitcase
• toiletries
• driver's license
• reconfirm
• adapter
• memory stick

I can't pack my suitcase until midnight.

Don't put all stuff in your bag, It's about to fall apart.

• You shouldn't wait until the last minute to pack.
• On,man ! Look at my luggage, it's going to fall apart.
• What on earth did you put inside ? Clothes , shoes and etc. ?
• They are all in my luggage , along with my toiletry kit.

1. Don't forget to  bring your passport and some extra cash.
2. What a mess your bedroom is! It's just a relaxing itinerary.
3. Remember, there is a limit in your luggage weight.
4. I'm in deep water to pack my suitcase.
5. Make a list of your items you need to take with you.
6. In order to save place, I prefer to wear my coat on plane.
7. Do we need a adapter when traveling in Europe ?
8. How many suitcases are you going to bring on the trip ?
9. Should we bring umbrellas or raincoats ?
10. I think we can buy everything there when we get there.
11. It's not a long trip, so you only need three or five changes clothes.
12. My luggage weights a lot.
13. Be sure to bring medications.

[Making Friends All Over the World] Sign Up

• domestic
• high-priced
• tour conductor
• half-day
• overseas
• insurance
• inexpensive
• tourist
• pamphlet
• travel fare
• brochure
• sightseeing
• flier
• low-priced
• tour guide
• full-day
• leaflet

Because of business, Dad headed for Japan three hours ago.

No problem. I'll check the package tour to South Africa for you right away.

• I'd like a ski tour in the Canadian Rockies.
• When would you like to head there ?
• Probably at Christmas. Could you reserve this package tour for two of us ?
• No problem. We'll give you the itinerary of your trip later.

1. We're interested in the tour for Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.
2. It'll be a high-season charge.
3. I think backpacking would be best for my budget.
4. What dates would you like to travel ? We still can help you with the plane reservation.
5. We want to go backpacking through Europe this summer.
6. Going on a cruise to Alaska is exciting.
7. How many of you are going ?
8. Independently vacation packages typically consist of air and hotel.
9. Do you need a pick-up service ?
10. Most package tours include transfers to and from the airport.
11. Is there a discount for six people who register together ?
12. If five people sign up , a sixth one can come in for free.
13. Where does the tour go ?
14. It goes to all the important sights.
15. Is there any time for individual activities ?