P = passenger A = attendant)
Dialogue1
(Aflight attendant is asking passengers to fill out a few forms before thelanding of the plane.)
A: Dear passengers, please fill out those formsbefore we land.
P: Excuse me, Miss?
A: Yes?
P: What kind of forms are these?
A: First, this is a customs declaration form, in which you are supposed to declare your baggage and fillin some personalinformation.
P: Is it necessary to list all the items of thebaggage?
A: No, but you need to list all the items arerequired to be declared. And that is a disembarkationcard, of course.
P: When are we supposed to hand in these forms?
A: You are required to hand them in at thecustoms. So please keep those forms well after filling out.
P: Looks like a lot of things to fill out. Ihope I can finish them in time.
A: Please make sure to list all the taxable items, or you may be liable to pay a heavy fine.
P: Thanks. I will.
Dialogue2
(Justbefore landing, a passenger stands in the front of the cabin. A flightattendant asks him to go back to his seat.)
A: Sir, I’m sorry, but you are not allowed tostay in the front part of the cabin. Please return to your seat, and fastenyour seatbelt.
P1: But the plane will soon land and I want to getoff the plane as quickly as possible. You see, my wife is waiting for me at theairport...
A: I understand, sir. But it’s not safe to standhere while the plane is descending.For your own safety and that of others, please go back to your seat.
P1: OK,I’m sorry.
P2: Excuseme, madam. Can I use the washroom now?
A: I am sorry, sir, but the plane is descending,and the washroom is closed for the moment.
P2:Oh, I see. Then what can I do?
A:We will land at the airport in five minutes and you can use the washroom there.
customs declaration form 海关申报单
taxable ['tæksəbl] adj.应纳税的，可征税的
