Topic : Immigration and Customs

〔Script〕

Customs Officer: Next. Uh, your passport please.

Woman: Okay.

Customs Officer: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit?

Woman: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip,           and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.

Customs Officer: And where will you be staying?

Woman: I'll be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week.

Customs Officer: And uh, what do you have in your luggage?

Woman: Uh, well, just, just my personal belongings um, . . . clothes, a few            books, and a CD player.

Customs Officer: Okay. Uh, please open your bag.

Woman: Sure.

Customs Officer: Okay . . . Everything's fine. [Great]. Uh, by the way, is this           your first visit to the country?

Woman: Well, yes and no. Actually, I was born here when my parents were            working in the capital many years ago, but this is my first trip back           since then.

Customs Officer: Well, enjoy your trip.

Woman: Thanks.

Topic : Immigration and Customs

〔Quiz sheet〕

1. What is the purpose of the woman's visit?

A. business

B. pleasure

C. business and pleasure

2. Where will the woman stay during her trip?

A. at a friend's home

B. at a hotel

C. at a university dormitory

3. About how long will the woman be in the country?

A. one or two days

B. three or four days

C. more than four days

4. What things are in the woman's luggage?

A. clothing, computer, and books

B. CD player, clothing, and books

C. books, gifts and computer

5. What other piece of information do we learn about the woman?

A. Her parents are on the same trip.

B. She enjoys traveling to different countries.

C. She was born in that country.

Topic : Immigration and Customs

〔Gap fill activity〕

Customs Officer: Next. Uh, your (1)            please.

Woman: Okay.

Customs Officer: Uh, what is the purpose of your (2)            ?

Woman: I'm here to (3)            a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.

Customs Officer: And where will you be staying?

Woman: I'll be staying in a room at a hotel (4)             for the entire week.

Customs Officer: And uh, what do you have in your (5)            ?

Woman: Uh, well, just, just my (6)             belongings, um, . . . clothes, a few books, and a CD player.

Customs Officer: Okay. Uh, please open your bag.

Woman: Sure.

Customs Officer: Okay . . . Everything's fine. [Great]. Uh, by the way, is this your first visit to the (7)            ?

Woman: Well, yes and no. Actually, I was born here when my (8)             were working in the capital many years ago, but this is my first trip back (9)                           then.

Customs Officer: Well, (10)             your trip.

Woman: Thanks.

Topic : Immigration and Customs

〔Explanation of Answers〕

1. What is the purpose of the woman's visit?

A. business

B. pleasure

C. business and pleasure

Correct Answer (C). The woman says that the purpose of her visit is to attend a teaching convention for the first part of her trip, and then she plans touring the capital for a few days.

2. Where will the woman stay during her trip?

A. at a friend's home

B. at a hotel

C. at a university dormitory

Correct Answer (B). The woman tells the customs officer she will staying at a hotel for the entire week, in other words, for around seven days.

3. About how long will the woman be in the country?

A. one or two days

B. three or four days

C. more than four days

Correct Answer (C). We do not know exactly how many days she will be in the country, but she says she will be there for the entire, or full, week. We could then infer that this means at least five days. She also says she will be attending a conference and then "touring the capital for a few days." A "few days" would indicate a small number (3 or more) verses the word "couple" which would mean two or perhaps three.

4. What things are in the woman's luggage?

A. clothing, computer, and books

B. CD player, clothing, and books

C. books, gifts and computer

Correct Answer (B). The woman says that she is carrying her "personal belongings . . . clothes, a few books, and a CD player."

5. What other piece of information do we learn about the woman?

A. Her parents are on the same trip.

B. She enjoys traveling to different countries.

C. She was born in that country.

Correct Answer (C). We learn from the conversation that she was born in the country when her parents worked there years ago.

Topic : Immigration and Customs

STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show to Student B)

1)What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘immigration’?

2)Is immigration good or bad?

3)Is immigration an issue in your country?

4)Do you think immigration has been successful in the USA?

5)What do you think of the European Union’s idea of its Blue Card (similar to the     USA’s Green Card)?

6)Would you like a blue card or a green card?

7)When do you think immigration became a social issue?

8)Would you like to live and work in another country?

9) Do you think immigrants get a raw deal in the countries they live in?

10)Is illegal immigration a problem where you live?

STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show to Student A)

1)Do you have a positive or negative image of immigration?

2)What rules on immigration would you like your country to have?

3)What would happen to the world’s population if all immigration laws ended?

4)Would you report an illegal immigrant to the police?

5)What are the benefits of immigration?

6)Do you think immigration helps us all understand each other better?

7)What world country do you think is most opposed to immigration?

8)Do you think immigrants should pass a test based on the language and culture of the country they want to live in?

9)Has immigration around the world been successful?

10)Does immigration mean creating cosmopolitan societies?