Part IV Vocabulary Development
Words and phrases
customs 海关
customs inspectors 海关检验员
disembarkation card/landing card 入境证
embarkation card 出境证
customs declaration form (slip) 海关申报单
customs clearance 通关
duty-free shop /tax-free shop 免税店
invoice 发票
tax refund 退税
Useful expressions
✧ Please drive me to the airport.
✧ Where can I buy souvenirs?
✧ Would you speak more slowly?
✧ I was wondering if anyone has turned in a passport.
✧ Excuse me，could you help me?
✧ You can fill in this lost property report，and I’ll keep my eye out for it.
✧ Are you on a business trip or a pleasure trip?
✧ Well，everything seems to be OK.Please go to customs next.
✧ I’m just a tourist.
✧ Please carry these bags to the taxi.
✧ Thank you.Here’s something for your trouble.
✧ Do you accept traveler’s checks?
✧ I’d like to make reservations for two seats on your flight leaving at noon for Washington.
✧ Please put your things on the scale.
✧ You’ll be boarding from gate number 12.
✧ Will the plane take off (arrive)on time?
✧ Well，I’m sorry.But I’m afraid there’ll be some delay.
✧ There’ll be an announcement，so just listen for your flight number to be called.
✧ I’m carrying this bag with me.
✧ What’s the charge for excess baggage?
✧ I’d like to see some news magazines.Do you have Time or Newsweek on board?
✧ Would you help me with this seatbelt，please?
✧ May I change my seat，please?