Account for Someone or Something
(to explain what happened to someone or something)
How do you account for $1000 cash in your pocket?
Somebody must account for that elderly woman demand.
V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Passport control
I've just arrived from Russia.
I've arrived on Aeroflot flight number...
I've got a business passport.
I've got a civil passport.
I'm here on business.
I've come here to work.
I have a contract to work.
I got the job through a competition.
I've come to study (for training) at...
I'm here on a personal visit.
I've come to visit friends.
The visa was granted by the American Embassy in Moscow.
The visa is good for 6 months (a year).
I was told that my visa could be extended.
I'll stay here for a year at the most.
I may work here for 2 to 3 years.
According to my contract, I'll be here for 3 years.
I can work for a longer period, if necessary.
I've come as a full time student (trainee).
In this country I'm staying in...
At first I'll stay at...
I don't know my permanent address. The company (school) is making the arrangements.
Where I live will depend on where I'll be working (studying).
I've got a work permit from the company that is hiring me.
I haven't got my work permit yet.
My child is on my wife's passport.
I want to see a representative of the Russian consulate.
Baggage claim
Where's the baggage claim area?
To which conveyor will the baggage from flight number... come?
Where can I get a baggage cart?
How much does the cart cost?
All baggage from flight number... has already arrived, but my luggage isn't there.
My luggage was damaged during unloading.
My suitcase is damaged.
The carton is torn.
The carton is crushed.
The suitcase opened and the things fell out.
The baggage check has been torn off my suitcase.
Who can I see about it?
I've left my raincoat (hat, briefcase, etc.) on the plane. How can I get it?
I've lost my baggage claim check.
Customs
Where can I get a declaration from?
I've come with my family. Is it necessary for each member of my family to fill out a
separate form?
I've got a lot of luggage.
I have nothing else.
I have only one bag (briefcase, attaché case) to carry on.
There are no prohibited things in my luggage.
I haven't anything liable for duty.
Should I get on the red or green line?
Where should I put my suitcase?
Should it be standing up or lying down?
I have only my personal belongings.
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These are for my personal use.
I've got a small bottle of perfume.
I've got some things for the first few days.
I bought these things at a duty-free shop at the airport.
These things are presents from my friend.
I've got... dollars. Must I show that amount on the declaration?
Do I have to pay duty on these things?
How much do I have to pay in duty?
Here is the receipt for the duty payment.
Information desk
Excuse me, where is the information desk?
Excuse me, how do I get to the information desk?
I was expecting to be met, but nobody is here.
Our flight was early (late) and I don't know where to look for the people who are
supposed to meet me.
Will you page these people for me on the address system?
Which bus do I take from the airport to the center of the city?
Can I make a phone call from here to another city? How do I do it?
How can I phone the Russian consulate?
Can I leave a message in case somebody comes looking for me?
I have to make a connecting flight.
Where does the airport bus leave from?
Where is the express bus terminal?
Where is the bus stop?
Where is the taxi stand?
Where can I get a taxi?
Can I get to the city from here by subway?
Is there a counter for Aeroflot here? Where is it?
Is there a post office here?
Where is the "Lost and Found"?
Where is the airport exit?
Which way to gate number...?
Where is the baggage check room?
Can I check these things here?
How long can you keep these things?
What are the hours of the baggage check room?
VI. VOCABULARY
allowance норма беспошлинного ввоза
ammunition боеприпасы
apply for a visa обратиться за визой
baggage check room, left luggage office камера хранения
business passport служебный паспорт
business trip командировка
cart тележка
charge the payment взимать плату
civil passport общегражданский паспорт
complete customs formalities выполнять таможенные формальности
consulate консульство
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customs таможня
customs control таможенный контроль
customs declaration таможенная декларация
customs formalities таможенные формальности
customs inspection таможенный досмотр
declare заявлять в таможенной декларации
duty rates ставки пошлины
duty, tax пошлина
embassy посольство
entry visa въездная виза
fill out a declaration заполнять таможенную декларацию
go through customs пройти таможенный досмотр
go through passport control проходить паспортный контроль
immigration officer служащий паспортного контроля
in excess of duty-free allowance выше нормы беспошлинного ввоза
information desk справочное бюро
ivory изделия из слоновой кости
lost and found бюро находок
money валюта
money exchange обмен валюты
narcotics, drugs наркотики
owe duty подлежать обложению пошлиной
passport паспорт
passport control паспортный контроль
pay duty уплатить пошлину
payment плата
present at customs control предъявить для таможенного контроля
purse, wallet кошелёк
reptile leather изделия из змеиной, крокодиловой
кожи
resident’s visa вид на жительство
transit visa транзитная виза
visa виза
weapon оружие
__________ VII. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
1. Speak on the following situations:
A) a friend of yours is going to the U.S. and asks you about the documents he
needs for this trip and everything what concerns his going through the Customs. You
have been to the U.S. many times and your experience may be of great value to him.
You should explain everything to him;
B) you are at the information desk. Ask where the baggage claim area is and
where you can get a baggage cart. Then ask the information about hotels, prices and
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changing money.
2. Make up dialogues, using expressions from section V.
3. Say what you have learned about U.S. customs.
Lesson 3
CHANGING MONEY
I. NOTE
United States currency consists of coins and paper money (bills). The primary
denominations for coins are as follows:
– 1 cent (a penny);
– 5 cents (a nickel);
– 10 cents (a dime);
– 25 cents (a quarter);
– 50 cents (a half dollar);
– 100 cents (one dollar, usually called a silver dollar).
Paper money is available mainly in these denominations:
– 1 dollar ($1);
– 2 dollars ($2);
– 5 dollars ($5);
– 10 dollars ($10);
– 20 dollars ($20);
– 50 dollars ($50);
– 100 dollars ($100);
– 500 dollars ($500);
– 1000 dollars ($1000).
As in most countries, many Americans prefer to use smaller bills such as tens
and twenties. Hundred dollar bills are more difficult to cash in small stores, restaurants,
and service stations.
It is a good idea to carry one or more credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, or
American Express. Americans rely heavily on credit cards for their purchases. While
checks are also used extensively, it is unlikely that you will be able to use personal
checks drawn on a foreign bank while in the United States.
II. DIALOGUE
You: Hello. I'd like to change some money into U.S. currency, please.
Teller: Certainly. Do you have cash or traveler's checks?
You: Traveler's checks.
(You sign them.)
You: Here they are.
Teller: Can I see your passport, please?
You: Of course.
Teller: Let's see. That adds up to $1250. Would you like it in any special denomination?
You: What?
Teller: How would you like your money? In twenties, fifties, or hundred dollar bills?
You: Oh, in hundred dollar bills, please.
(The teller gives you your cash and you look for public transportation to your hotel).
IV. IDIOMS
Money Talks
(money can influence people)
We've been waiting for three months to get delivery on our car, and people who
put in their order after us have already gotten theirs.
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Well, money talks. Why don't you try giving the dealer a little something extra
to move things along?
I know full well that money has the power to influence people, but I refuse to
pay extra for a service that is owed to me as a client.
If you want to have your car maybe you'd better reconsider.
Lose One's Shirt
(lose a great deal of money)
I happened to bump into Doug at lunch yesterday afternoon.
What's new with Doug these days?
He wasn't doing so well. For one thing, he told me he lost his shirt at the races.
1. (how long/stay?)...
2. (when/leave?)...
3. (go/alone?)...
4. (go/by car?)...
5. (where/stay?) …
Doug has always liked to bet on the horses. I'm not surprised that he lost a great deal of
money.
Yeah. At this rate he'll never have a penny to his name!
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