8. Carry-on Luggage

Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.

You have to consider …	Вы должны учитывать …
rules for customs	правила для таможни
customs regulations	таможенные правила
to keep in mind	иметь в виду
a major fine	крупный штраф
to pass luggage inspection	пройти осмотр багажа
at least	по крайней мере
otherwise	в противном случае

Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues

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A: I haven't traveled much and need to know what I can carry in my luggage. B: There are different considerations. You have to consider airline rules and rules for customs. A: How do I find out about each country's Customs regulations? B: You can go to a website for the particular country you are interested in. A: Is there anything that I should keep in mind for all countries? B: Do not ever lie about what you are carrying in your luggage. If you get caught, there is a major fine just for lying. A: How about regulations for what you can carry on an airline? B: The Internet is a good source for special regulations for particular airports and airlines. A: I heard that I can't bring my own bottled water on the plane. B: You can buy water at the airport once you pass luggage inspection.

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A: What can I carry in my luggage when I travel on an airline trip? B: When you fly, you need to think about what you can carry onboard and what you can take into a particular country. A: Where can I go to find out about Customs regulations? B: Just Google the country you are interested in with these keywords: Customs and restrictions. A: Are there any general rules for all countries? B: Always answer all questions accurately. If you get caught omitting anything, you will be fined and possibly detained. A: What about airline regulations for the contents of your luggage? B: If you go to a website for a particular airport or airline, you can get specific information. A: Is it true that I can't even bring my own water with me? B: You can bring an empty bottle with you if you like and fill it up once you pass inspection. 3

A: How can I find out what I can carry in my luggage on an airline flight? B: You have to think about Customs regulations and airline regulations. A: What is the best place to get information about the Customs regulations for a country? B: It is easier to go online, but if you can't do that, you can write the Customs Office for the country you are interested in. A: What is the most important thing I should keep in mind as far as Customs is concerned? B: Always be honest in declaring everything you are carrying. Otherwise, you can be fined for not declaring everything. A: How do you find out what you can carry in your luggage for a particular airline? B: You can always call the airline you are flying, and they can give you specific information. A: Can I at least bring my own bottled water with me? B: You can't bring your own water. You must buy it at the airport.

Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.

Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:

1) – What can you carry in your luggage?

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2) – Are there any general rules about Customs regulations for all countries?

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3) – How do you find out what you can carry in your luggage for a particular airline?

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