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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 925 – Going Through CustomsGLOSSARYpassport– an official government document that allows one to travelinternationally, with pages for stamps each time one enters or exits a country* Do Americans need to have a passport to travel to Canada?final destination– the place where one is going, not the one or more stops onone’s journey* Our final destination is Madison, Wisconsin, but first we have to change planesin Houston, Texas.stay– the period of time when one is in a particular place, especially during avacation or a business trip* How long was your stay in the resort?on business– traveling for work, not for pleasure* Rick is traveling on business, but he will reply to your email once he’s back inthe office later this week.to accompany (someone)– to go with someone; to provide companionship tosomeone; to do something with another person* In some countries, women are not allowed to be in public unless they areaccompanied by a male relative.on vacation– traveling for pleasure, relaxation, and enjoyment, not for work* We both gained a lot of weight while on vacation, because we ate in restaurantsevery day.restricted items– things that are not allowed, or that have limitations or rules* Knives, scissors, aerosol cans, and fireworks are all restricted items onairplanes.to declare– to make an official statement, especially to let a customs officialknow that one is carrying something of interest while traveling* Why do we have to declare how much money we’re bringing into the country?duty-free– without taxes being included in the price of things one buys* A lot of people on the flight purchased duty-free alcohol and cigarettes.to step over– to move to the side; to go in a particular direction* Please step over here, sir, and let me show you some of our best luxurywatches.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 925 – Going Through Customsexam station– a large table or a small area where people can thoroughlyexamine something, especially a place where people review the items insidesuitcases in an airport* Tomio works in an exam station at the airport, and he has some interestingstories about the crazy things some people pack when they travel internationally.baggage inspection– the process of opening a suitcase and reviewing all theitems inside it to determine whether people are carrying things that are notallowed* Dogs that can smell illegal drugs are an important part of baggage inspectionsat the airport.to confiscate– to use one’s authority to take something from a person againstthat person’s wishes* If you take knitting needles on an airplane, the flight attendant might confiscatethem so you can’t use them as a weapon.to get off scot-free– to not receive any punishment for one’s bad behavior; tobreak the rules without any negative consequences* If that criminal gets off scot-free, it’s a clear sign that our justice system isn’tworking.to smuggle (something) in– to bring something that is not allowed under thelaws or rules, especially when crossing international borders* Sometimes people smuggle in drugs by swallowing small plastic bags filled withcocaine.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 925 – Going Through CustomsCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)What did Özkan and his family buy at the airport?Items on which they did not have to pay taxes.Items that cannot be sold to children, like cigarettes and alcohol.Items that will allow them to relax and forget their duties and responsibilities.2. What does Özkan mean when he says that the family “got off scot-free”?a) They weren’t allowed into the country.b) They weren’t punished for breaking the rules.c) They didn’t have to go back to Scotland.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?stayThe word “stay,” in this podcast, means the period of time when one is in aparticular place, especially during a vacation or a business trip: “Did you enjoyyour stay in the Virgin Islands?” When talking about clothing, a “collar stay” is asmall, flat piece of plastic with a pointed end that is inserted into the collar of aman’s dress shirt to keep the tip (end) stiff and pointed: “Remember to take outthe collar stays before you put your shirt in the washing machine.” “Stayingpower” is the ability to persevere and continue to do something until it is finished:“Finishing a 50-mile race requires a lot of staying power.” Finally, a “stay-at-homemom/dad” is a parent who does not work outside of the home, instead spendingalmost all his/her time with the children: “Denise wants to quit her job andbecome a stay-at-home mom.”to declareIn this podcast, the verb “to declare” means to make an official statement,especially to let a customs official know that one is carrying something of interestwhile traveling: “All travelers are required to declare any fruits, vegetables, nuts,or seeds.” Or, “After the hurricane, the governor declared a state of emergency.”The phrase “to declare income” means to state how much money one hasreceived, especially on tax forms: “Please declare all your income, including yourtips, scholarships, lottery winnings, and gambling winnings.” The phrase “todeclare war” means to officially announce the beginning of a war with anothercountry, competitor, or something harmful: “Many nonprofit organizations havedeclared war on poverty and hunger.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 925 – Going Through CustomsCULTURE NOTEHow to Clear Customs“Frequent travelers” (people who travel often) have “figured out” (identified) manyways to “clear customs” (get through customs without problems) quickly. Theyunderstand that the “role” (job; responsibilities) of a “customs official” is to makesure travelers are not bringing anything “illegal” (against the law) or “harmful”(dangerous) into the country. So before traveling, they find out which items are“prohibited” (not allowed) and make sure that those items are not in their“baggage” (luggage; suitcases).Experienced travelers know if their items “are subject to” (fall under the rules of)“duties” (taxes). If they must pay duties, they pack those items “separately”(independently; not with other items) and have their “method of payment” (theway someone pays, such as cash or a credit card) “on hand” (ready andavailable).Frequent travelers are also prepared to respond to customs officials’ questionsdirectly and “succinctly” (in as few words as possible). They “anticipate” (thinkabout ahead of time) questions about the “nature” (type) of their travel, theircitizenship, and the length of their stay in the country.Finally, frequent travelers are “aware of” (knowledgeable about and familiar with)their “rights” (how one should be treated) and “responsibilities” (what one mustdo). They understand that they must cooperate with customs officials, “readily”(willingly and quickly, without delaying) opening their bags if they are selected forbaggage inspection. But they also know that if they do not like the way they arebeing “treated” (dealt with) by a customs official, they can “complain” (saysomething negative) about it to that individual’s “supervisor” (boss).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – b4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 925 – Going Through CustomsCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 925 – GoingThrough Customs.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 925. I'm your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Our website is ESLPod.com. Go there and become a member of ESL Podcast.This episode is about someone who is going through customs. When you go intoanother country, the government officials of that country often want to look to seewhat you are bringing into the country. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Customs Officer: Your passports, please. What is your final destination?Özkan: Los Angeles.Customs Officer: How long is your stay?Özkan: We’ll be there for a week.Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your trip?Özkan: I’m going there on business, and my family is accompanying me onvacation.Customs Officer: Who are you traveling with?Özkan: This is my wife, Ayse, and these are my children, Mustafa and Ömer.Customs Officer: Are you bringing in any restricted items? Any plants, fruits andvegetables, meats, or animals?Özkan: No.Customs Officer: Do you have anything to declare?Özkan: We bought some duty-free items in the airport. Here’s the receipt.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). 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