There is nothing liable to duty.

Are these things liable to duty?А хіба ці речі підлягають оподаткуванню?

These things are duty free.Ці речі не підлягають оподаткуванню

Are you carrying any currency?Ви везете з собою валюту?

I have only used things and gifts.У мене лише речі, які були у вжитку та подарунки

I have only articles for personal У мене лише речі особистого користування та use and wearодяг

Shall I submit for inspection …?Чи повинен я показати....?

- printed matter -друкований матеріал

- manuscripts -рукописи

- films -фото (кіно-) плівки

- graphics -креслення

- foodstuffs -продукти

How much do I have to pay?Скільки я маю сплатити?

Where must I sign?Де потрібно розписатися?

I need a receipt.Мені потрібна квитанція

This doesn’t belong to me.Це не моє

Have you finished?Ви закінчили?

Read the text.

While traveling abroad you have to go through customs, sometimes several times.

As a rule the customs officers check your passports and visas if they are required. When coming to some countries you may need a health certificate or vaccination. If you have anything to declare, then you are to fill in the declara­tion form.

You have to write down your full name, citizenship, the country of destination and the purpose of visit (business, tourism or private).

The customs officers may ask you to show your luggage to them. Usually articles for personal use and wear and also used items and gifts are not liable to duty anywhere. If you are carrying much currency you should also declare it. If you are carrying weapons you need a permit. Although some items are liable to duty, if you carry only a small amount of them, they are duty free.

Here is a partial list of prohibited articles (items): firearms, drugs, objects of art, in some countries – meat product, fresh fruit and vegetables. Canned food is OK.

Occasionally the customs officers may take some of your things for a more detailed inspection but usually they return them soon. After you are through with all customs formalities, the customs inspector will put a label on each piece of luggage.

Do not try to break the customs rules and regulations because you may have a lot of troubles.

19. Answer the questions:

1. Where is the passenger’s luggage examined?

2. When do the officials check the passenger’s passport and visa?

3. What does the passenger list in the customs declaration form?

4. What articles are usually brought as duty-free?

5. Which articles are prohibited?

20. Read and dramatize the following dialogues:

1)

- Excuse me! Where is the customs control?

- Over there, to the left.

- Could you tell me whether used things and gifts are liable to duty?

- As far as I know, they are not.

- Oh, thanks a lot.

2)

- Where is your passport? The passport control officer is coming.

- Here it is.

- What is the purpose of your visit?

- I travel on business.

- Could you produce your visa and declaration form?

- Here they are.

3)

- Where is your luggage, sir?

- Here it is. A suit-case and a bag. Which do you want me to open?

- Open the suit-case, please. Have you got anything to declare?

- I don't think so. I have only articles for personal use and wear. By the way, shall I

submit for inspection those CD ?

- No need, sir, thank you.

21. Finish the dialogues:

1. Customs Official: Good afternoon, madam, is this your suit­case?

A.: ...

C.O.: Oh, I see. Do you have anything to declare?

A.: ...

C.O.: No, thank you, that won't be necessary.

2. Official: Could I have your passport, please?

A.: ...

O.: Where are you going?

A.:…

O.: How long are you going to stay?

A.:

O.: What's the purpose of your trip?

A.: …

3. Air Clerk: ...

A. Yes, I'm afraid I have a problem. One of my suit-cases is missing. Won't you help me to find it?

A.C.: ...

A. Let me see. It's big, light brown with stripes across.

A.C.: ...

A.: Thanks a lot. When can I get it? I need it badly.

A.C.: ...

A.: That's very kind of you, thanks.

Communicative situations.

Say how you are to behave when:

1. you have lost the key to your bags and the customs officer asks you to open them.

2. you have too many cigarettes with you (or too many presents).

3. you have only personal belongings with you.

Meeting People

1.Read the text:

When you meet someone for the first time & start a conversation, it’s important to find points of common interest so that the conversation can run smoothly. So before meeting business partners from other countries, find out about their country: the political situation, cultural differences, religion, transport & telecommunications, the economy, the main exports & imports, the market sector which interests you, food & drink. You might also like to find out about the weather, public holidays, leisure, tourism & language.

There are many useful rules of introduction to remember; men are introduced to women, young people to older ones, old friends to newcomers, young girls to married ones.

The introduction is something like: “Mrs. Smith, may I introduce Mr. Johnson?” It is also very good to add: “I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Johnson”.

Men may stand when introduced, ladies may remain seated. When businessmen meet in English-speaking countries, they usually shake hands on the first meeting. It is very common to present yourself in terms of your job as it identifies the person. You may ask: “What do you do (for a living)?” & get an answer “I work in the Sales Department.”

Eye contact is also very important. In many Western societies, including the US, a person who doesn’t maintain “good eye contact” is regarded as being slightly suspicious or a “shifty” character. Americans associate people who avoid eye contact as unfriendly, insecure, untrustworthy, and inattentive. However Japanese lower their eyes when speaking to a superior as a gesture of respect. Prolong eye contact is considered disrespectful from an individual of lower status in Latin America & Africa. As well as in the US it is thought rude to stare at people. In contrast the polite Englishman is taught to pay strict attention to a speaker, to listen carefully& to blink his eyes to let the speaker know he has been understood.

A widening of the eyes can also be interpreted differently, depending on cultures. The US negotiator may interpret a Chinese person’s widened eyes as an expression of astonishment instead of politely expressed anger.

Many negotiations collapse because people fail to connect and communicate. Communication requires listening and patience. These two essential elements of connecting and communicating are so basic and we often overlook them. Make sure the speaker knows you are paying attention. Making small gestures, such as nodding and maintaining eye contact are some ways to show others that you are interested in what they are saying. Connecting means you work to find common ground and have the same goal – to come to a mutually agreeable conclusion. Express your views plainly and clearly so that others may understand what you are trying to say. Be aware of what problem you are trying to solve. It is important to thoroughly understand all points being made. Be conscious of the fact that there are several ways to solve a situation, and that they all are suitable options. A brain-storming activity is a perfect way to get great ideas fast. If you find yourself in a situation where you do not understand another’s argument, do not be afraid to ask questions. Stay focused on the desired positive end & allow changes that need to happen during the process happen. Your objectives must help you rather than hinder

2.Comment on the following:

1. The polite rules of introduction people.

2. Observations about preparing for business contacts from other cultures.

3. Observations about people from the US, the English & the Japanese.

4. Why staring at someone may be considered disrespectful?

5. The meaning of widened eyes in China.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable words:

Avoid, run, stare, respect, common interest, smoothly, shake, suspicious, May I introduce, pay.

1. To________the conversation ________you have to find points of________.

2. People who ________ eye contact are considered ________.

3. Japanese lower their eyes as a gesture of ________.

4. It’s rude to ________at people in the US.

5. Englishmen ________ strict attention to the speaker.

6. Martin, ________ you to Mary Smith?

7. Businessmen usually ________ hands on the first meeting.

4. Change into the passive:

1. We introduce men to women, old friends to newcomers.

2. In Britain they teach Englishmen to pay strict attention to the speaker.

3. In the USA people regard a person suspicious if he avoids eye contact.

4. The negotiators interpret widened eyes in China as politely expressed anger.

5. Business partners shake hands on the 1^st meeting.

5. Fill in the prepositions use:in, for, on, at.

1. What do you do _______ a living?

2. I work ________ P&O Company ( they are my employers)

3. He works _______ the Accounting Department (specific place of work)

4. I’m ________ the market side ( general type of work)

5. She’s ________ fashion design.

6. I work __________ Mandes (the place)