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Choose the correct QUESTION for the ANSWER that's given. What did the customs officer/immigration officer ask to get this answer?


1) ANSWER: About two weeks.
QUESTION:
  How long do you plan to stay in Australia?
  Where will you be staying in Australia?
  Have you ever been here before?

2) ANSWER: Yes, I was here for about two weeks last year.
QUESTION:
  How long do you plan to stay in Canada?
  Where will you be staying in Canada?
  Have you ever been here before?

3) ANSWER: I'm here on vacation.
QUESTION:
  What's the purpose of your visit?
  How long will you be staying in the United States?
  Do you plan to work here?

4) ANSWER: Sure.
QUESTION:
  How many bags do you have?
  Could you open this bag for me?
  What's the purpose of your trip?

5) ANSWER: No, I'm travelling with my wife and two daughters.
QUESTION:
  Are you travelling alone?
  Could you open this suitcase for me??
  What's the purpose of your visit?

6) ANSWER: Yes, my brother lives here.
QUESTION:
  Are you travelling alone?
  Do you have any family here in the United States?
  How long does the tour last?

7) ANSWER: No, nothing.
QUESTION:
  Do you have anything to declare?
  Do you need an interpreter?
  Are these your bags?

8) ANSWER: I'm here on business.
QUESTION:
  Do you need an interpreter?
  What's the purpose of your visit?
  Are you importing any fruits or vegetables?

9) ANSWER: No, I'm not.
QUESTION:
  Could I see your passport?
  Do you have anything to declare?
  Are you importing any fruits or vegetables?

10) ANSWER: I'm a web designer.
QUESTION:
  What's your line of work?
  Did you fill out the customs form?
  What's the purpose of your visit?


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More Travel English — AIRPORTS & AIRPLANES AT THE AIRPORT 1: Looking for the check-in desk
AT THE AIRPORT 2: At the check-in desk
AT THE AIRPORT 3: At the check-in desk
AT THE AIRPORT: What’s wrong?
AT THE AIRPORT: Questions and answers
ON THE PLANE: Speaking with flight attendants/passengers 1
ON THE PLANE: Speaking with flight attendants/passengers 2
ON THE PLANE: What’s wrong?
CUSTOMS/IMMIGRATION: Entering a country
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