V. Useful expressions
· What does he look like?
· He is a handsome man.
· She is lovely (lovely-looking).
· She is beautiful.
· She was decidedly pretty.
· I have never seen a face half so beautiful. She is an attractive (a fetching) girl.
· She is a nice-looking (comely) girl.
· She was a pleasant-looking woman of about forty with soft brown hair and dark-brown eyes.
Lesson 2
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS
I. NOTE
As in most countries, going through customs in the United States is a two-part
process. First you will encounter an agent of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS), who will want to see your passport and visa. At some airports, especially
New York, Miami and Los Angeles, these agents are multi-lingual. However, you
should be prepared to use English as much as possible.
Travelers from most countries (Western Europe, Canada, Japan) can pick up a
visa at the border when they reach the U. S. If you are unsure about this, it is a good
idea to check with your U.S. Consulate. Your visa will be valid for 90 days and cannot
be extended. Shortly before you arrive in the U.S., you will be given a small
white I-94 card on board the plane. After you fill out the card, you will give it to the
INS agent at the airport. He will keep one copy and the other copy will be stapled in
your passport. The I-94 card is a record of your arrival and departure dates. The date
of your departure is the date when the card expires. You will give up the I-94 when
you leave the United States.
If you anticipate spending more then 90 days in the U. S., you should apply for
B-l/B-2 visa. This visa can be extended for up to one year. It is primarily intended for
business persons and tourists.
You'll soon discover that the U. S., while racially and ethnically diverse, is basically
a monolingual country. If you plan to travel in the U.S. or to interact extensively
with Americans, you will want to know as much English as possible. Most Americans
are friendly and outgoing. They will usually go out of their way to help you if
you have a question or a problem.
When going through U.S. Customs, be calm and patient. Try your best to communicate
with the agents. Don't be concerned if you are asked to open your suitcases.
II. DIALOGUE
U.S. Immigration Agent: Good, afternoon. May I see your passport please?
You: Yes, here it is, and here's my visa.
U.S. Immigration Agent: Thank you. You have a tourist visa for three months?
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You: Yes, that's right. I plan to travel some in the U.S.
U. S. Immigration Agent: Where are you going?
You: I'm going to spend some time in Atlanta. After that, I'm going to Washington,
Chicago, and California.
U.S. Immigration Agent: All right. Enjoy your stay!
The Agent then gives you a card. After clearing Immigration, you must now go
through U.S. Customs with your luggage, which you pick up in the Baggage Claim
area. You present the card the Immigration Agent gave you. The Customs Agent
smiles and says:
Customs Agent: Hi! Anything do declare?
You: Excuse me?
Customs Agent: Do you have any valuables or alcohol to declare?
You: No, nothing at all.
Customs Agent: O.K. You can go ahead.
You: Thank you.
IV. IDIOMS
Straight from the Horse's Mouth
(from a reliable source)
How did you find out that Jill was engaged?
I got the information from a very reliable source.
You mean Jill told you so herself?
That's right. I got it straight from the horse's mouth!
On Account Of
(because of)
The flight is delayed on account of a heavy snowfall.
You can’t pass on account of your visa invalidity.
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