C. At the Customs

C. At the Customs.

 

1. Choose the best answer (a, b, or c) for each of the following questions.
(1) Why does the man behave like this?

a. Because he is absent-minded. b. Because he is a bit deaf. c. Because he wants to avoid paying import duties.
(2) Which of the following is not in the bag according to the man? a. A tube of toothpaste. b. A jar of creams. c. Jewellery.
(3) How long has the couple been abroad? a. Two weeks. b. Two months. c. Three weeks.
(4) Which of the following is the item that is not liable for tax? a. Cigarettes. b. Perfumes. c. Shampoo.

2. True or False Questions.
(1)
The couple has just come back from a holiday abroad.
(2)
The man tries to get the customs officer irritated by misusing the word "declare".
(3)
The man often says "I love you" to his wife.
(4)
The customs officer is too irritated to go on with regular check-ups.
(5)
In a hurry, the man spills out the things in his suitcase.
(6)
The item that the man intends to avoid paying duties is some jewellery.

3. Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.
—Okay, I've
. You can go.
—You mean
?
—Please
!
—
, Harry. He just told us we could go.
—
. May I see that jewellery, please?
—Oh, my God! You
!
—I'm sorry. I didn't
.
—You never do
. I don't know why
.