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旅游英语口语(基础篇)
1.4.4.3 Part IV Extensive Watching
Part IV Extensive Watching

★ Video 1 Check-in

Task 1 Watch the video and decide whether the following statement are true (T) or false (F).

( )1.People stand waiting in a straight line in the check-in hall.

( )2.The waiting time before checking can be very long.

( )3.You need a boarding pass to get on the plane.

( )4.You should not take any luggage which weighs more than the limit set.

( )5.Some items are not allowed to be taken on the plane even their weight is below the limit.

Task 2 Watch the video again and fill in the blanks.

This is the check-in hall and will be the first 1._________you will encounter.There is a queuing system which may appear strange at first because it is not a straight line of people.

Passengers are guided through a winding line through the queuing section.There can be a 2._________wait so you may wish to provide some quiet entertainment or activity to pass the time.Also make sure you have made a visit to the toilet if 3._________before you join the queue.You may have arranged for escorted assistance from OCS and this could include being taken to the front of the queue.Checking-in is the process for 4._________that you are prepared for the flight,where your flight documents are checked and where you will be 5.__________with a boarding pass in order to get on the plane later.This is also where you will drop off large luggage that will be put on the plane for you into its 6.__________section.This luggage will be 7._________and confirmed as being below the limit set for your journey.If your luggage weighs more than this limit,you may be asked to pay an additional 8._________.Your luggage will pass through to an area behind the checking desks to be taken to the plane.You will be allowed to take hand luggage onto the plane with you.But again,the amount,size and weight will be limited.Importantly,there are 9._________on what items are allowed to be taken on the plane with you in hand luggage as well as any 10._________items you may carry.

*OCS:An English company that provides aviation support services for aircraft,airports and passengers.

★ Video 2 At the Immigration Checkpoint

Task 1 Watch the video and complete the following sentences.

1.We are responsible for everyone’s safety and___________.

2.This is a___________process to ensure the integrity of our nation’s immigration,customs,and agriculture laws.

3.Pay close attention to the officer to speed the process.Place your documents inside the front cover of your passport with the CBP___________form.

4.As a visitor,you are required to have your photo and___________taken.

5.If you have anything to___________,including purchases of food products of any kind,make sure to inform the CBP officer.

6.Failure to declare some items can result in___________,penalties,and seizure of those items.

*CBP:US Customs and Border Protection.美国海关和边境保护局

Task 2 Practice the mini-dialogues according to the video.

Officer:What’s the purpose of your trip today?

Traveler:I’m coming for a business conference.

Officer:How long will you be in the United States?

Traveler:I will be here for 3 days.

Officer:Could you take your glasses off for a photo,please? Thank you.

Traveler:OK.

Officer:Where are you coming from right now?

Traveler:From England.

Officer:Do you have any foods,meats,vegetables,alcohol,tobacco?

Traveler:One bottle of whiskey.

Officer:Please fill in this Customs Declaration Form.

Traveler:OK,thank you.