Part I　Listening

Joe Smith is a business manager of the American Import & Export Corporation.He is talking with his old friend Lily to know how to deal with the procedures of going aborad.Listen to the following dialogues,and fill in the blanks with the information you’ve heard.Role-play the dialogues according to the complete situational setting.

★ Dialogue 1　Passport and Visa

Joe:Hello.Do you know that we’ll have to state the 1.___________of going to a certain country?

Lily:That’s right.People 2.___________for different purposes:some for leisure,some for business,and some for other purposes.

Joe:I plan to have a trip to China.How shall I make 3.___________?

Lily:First,you have to apply for a passport at the Foreign Office.After that,you’re 4.___________get a visa from the Chinese Embassy.

Joe:I heard that in order to get a visa,I had to fill out some forms.

Lily:Yes,there will be many 5.___________.The following items are the major ones:your first name,gender,marital status,6._________,date and place of birth,present address,purpose of travel,proposed date of departure,proposed period of stay,source of support,etc.

Joe:Thank you.I think I have to do some preparations 7.___________.

Lily:Yes,then you should give all the related materials to the visa officers.They will 8.___________you as soon as they get the result.When do you prepare to 9.___________?

Joe:I plan to depart in one month.How long will it take to get the visa?

Lily:It will take about two or three weeks.

Joe:I really 10.___________your help.

Lily:You are welcome.Have a good trip.

★ Dialogue 2　Check-in for Flight

Joe is checking in for his flight at Los Angeles International Airport.

Joe:Hi,I’d like to check-in for my 1.___________.

Agent:Good afternoon.Where are you flying to?

Joe:Chengdu,China.

Agent:May I have your ticket and 2.___________,please?

Joe:Sure,here you are.

Agent:Would you like a window or an 3.___________seat?

Joe:Aisle seat,please.

Agent:Alright.How many pieces of 4.___________do you like to check?

Joe:Two.This suitcase and my backpack.

Agent:OK,please put them on the 5.___________,one at a time,please.

Joe:Sure.And by the way,I have a 6.___________in Hong Kong.Do I need to collect my luggage there?

Agent:No,your luggage will be 7.___________to Chengdu,so you will only pick them up when you get to Chengdu.

Joe:OK,great.

Agent:Here is your passport and this is your 8.___________.Your luggage check is attached to the boarding pass.You are all set.Be at the gate at least 45 minutes prior to the 9.___________time.

Joe:Thank you for your help,have a good day.

Agent:Thank you,have a nice flight.

★ Dialogue 3　At the Immigration & Customs

Joe has just arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport from the United States.He is going through the immigration.The immigration officer,Ms.Wang,is carrying out the inspection.After that,Joe comes to the Customs Declaration.Another customs officer,Ms.Liu,is talking to him.Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the information you’ve heard.

·At the Immigration Checkpoint

Wang:Good morning,sir.May I see your passport?

Joe:Yes,of course.Here you are.

Wang:Now please face the camera.What’s the purpose of your visit?

Joe:Tourism.I plan to 1.____________________________________.

Wang:What’s your occupation in the United States?

Joe:I work as 2.____________________________________.

Wang:How long are you going to stay here?

Joe:I’m staying for 3.____________________________________.

Wang:Do you know anybody here?

Joe:Yes,Cheng Yu.He is my tour guide.

Wang:4.____________________________________?

Joe:Yes,his telephone number is 13656987273.

Wang:I see.Thank you very much.

Joe:You are welcome.

·At the Customs Checkpoint

Liu:Good morning.5.____________________________________.Would you mind opening it?

Joe:Not at all.Check it,please.

Liu:Do you 6.____________________________________?

Joe:I have some small gifts for friends and here is a carton of cigarettes.

Liu:One carton of cigarettes is your duty-free allowance.May I have a look at the gifts?

Joe:They are in here.

Liu:7.____________________________________?

Joe:It’s soybean.

Liu:I’m sorry,but agricultural products are not allowed to be brought into this country,especially seeds.

Joe:It’s for eating not for planting.

Liu:That’s not allowed.I’m sorry.

Joe:Sorry,I don’t know that because 8.____________________________________.

Liu:That’s all right.You are through with it.Hope you will enjoy your trip.