Writing skills

1. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. Use the vocabulary from the unit.

   1. Sorry, I wanted a return ticket, not a _________ .

   2. I have a _________ in the name of Tiller.

   3. I'm keeping my fingers _________ that I'll make my flight connection.

   4. We need to see some ________ - a passport, a driving licence.

   5. If I'm very ________ I’ll catch the flight.

   6. I asked for a window seat, not an ________ seat.

   7. It took so long to clear passport control that I ________ my flight.

2. Write what you would say in these situations. Refer to the dialogues and vocabulary from the unit.

Example. You are at the flight check-in desk. The check-in assistant insists that your hand luggage needs to go in the hold. - Is that necessary? It's very light/small etc.

1. Tell the airline check-in clerk your seating preferences.

2. Phone a hotel and book a double room.

3. You arrive at your hotel. What do you say to the receptionist?

4. Phone a colleague to say that your flight has been delayed.

3. Complete the sentences with a preposition.

1. Please fill _______ the registration form.

2. Was the booking made _______ the name of Kerry?

3. Is there room for your bag _______ your seat?

4. The flight leaves _______ half an hour.

5. I'd like to hire a car ________a week.

6. If we leave now, we should be there ________ time.

7. I asked for a room ________a bath.

8. Unfortunately, I don't have any identification ________ me.

4. Match the two parts of the sentences.

1	Someone will help you	a	cash on me.
2	I don't have enough	b	I won't make the connection.
3	I'll let you know if	c	by 3 p.m.
4	I'm worried that	d	with your luggage.
5	I won't be arriving	e	a non-smoking room, please.
6	I'm hoping to be there	f	I manage to catch the flight.
7	I'd like to pay	g	until 3 p.m.
8	I would like	h	by credit card.

5. Imagine that you’re going abroad. Fill out the declaration.

CUSTOMS DECLARATION

Full name ___________________________________________________

Citizenship___________________________________________________

Arriving from_________________________________________________

Country of destination__________________________________________

Purpose of visit (business, tourism, private etc.) _____________________

My luggage (including hand luggage) submitted for Customs inspection consists of _______ pieces

With me in my luggage I have:

I. Weapons of all descriptions and ammunition _________________________

II. Narcotics and appliances for the use thereof _________________________

III. Antiques and objects of art (painting, drawing, icons, sculptures etc.)________________________________________________________________

IV. Ukrainian grivnas, Ukrainan lottery tickets _______________________

V. Currency other than Ukrainian grivnas (bank notes, exchequers bills, coins), payment vouchers (cheques, bills, letters of credit, etc.), securities (shares, etc.) in foreign currencies, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, metals of platinum group) in any form or condition, crude and processed natural precious stones (diamonds, brilliants, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls), jewelry and other articles made of precious metals and precious stones, and scrap thereof, as well as property papers:

Description	Amount/quantity		For official use
	in figures	in words

VI. Russian roubles, other currency, payment vouchers, valuables and any objects belonging to other persons _______________________________________

I am aware that, in addition to the objects listed in the Customs Declaration, I must submit for inspection: printed matter, manuscripts, films, sound recordings, postage stamps, graphic, etc. plants, fruits, seeds, live animal and birds, as well as raw foodstuffs of animal origin and slaughtered fowl.

I also declare that my luggage sent separately consists of________ pieces

Date Owner of luggage (signed)

6. Be ready to speak on the topic.