Let's have a review of "wh" questions from lesson 1
Question and Answer:
1. What are things you want pack
2. What are the 6 states of Australia
3. What is the capital city of Victoria?
4. How many bags will you bring to Australia ?
5. What is a famous animal from Tasmania?
In this lesson we will discuss the follow topics:
When you arrive in Australia, the first place you will experience is the airport. Here, you will go through what to pack, immigration, and speaking with customs and quarantine officers. These steps are important to protect Australia’s people, animals, and environment from harmful diseases or items. In this lesson, you will learn the key words, modals sentences, polite questions, and common procedures so you can feel confident and safe when entering the country.
Warm-Up & review
review 'Wh' questions – Talking about past airport experiences.
Review Wh questions:
Key Vocabulary:
Quarantine, declaration, immigration, inspection, baggage claim.
Grammar Focus: modals
Should - Shouldn't : You should bring suitable clothing
Must - Mustn't : You must bring your passport
Have to - don't have to : You don't have to show finances at immigration.
Can - Cannot/Can't: You cannot smoke inside the airport
Listening / Watching Practice – Video About Quarantine in Australia
Quarantine Awareness – Deciding what to declare on the Incoming Passenger Card.
Activity: Complete a Quarantine form – Quick quiz to check understanding.
Read – Immigration and customs officer conversations.
Conversation Practice at Quarantine: Questions and Answer
When you prepare to travel to Australia, packing your suitcase is more than just choosing clothes.
You need to think about important items like your passport, visa documents, money, and chargers, as well as personal items to make you feel comfortable. At the same time, Australia has strict quarantine rules, so you should not pack fresh food, plants, or animal products. Always check what you must declare on your passenger card. Packing carefully will save time at the airport and make your arrival much easier.
When international students come to Australia, they often need to talk about rules, advice, and what is possible. For example, at the airport you must show your visa, you can’t bring fruit, and you should carry your passport at all times. Let's now review how to use modals to describe what to pack. The table below shows these important words and how to use them.
“My name is Lina. Last year I travelled from Indonesia to Australia to study. Packing my suitcase was not easy! I knew that I must bring my passport, visa, and insurance. I also thought I should bring some Australian dollars, my bank card, and clothes for hot and cold weather.
At Sydney Airport, I had to go through immigration and show my student visa. Then a customs officer said they must check my bag because I declared medicine. It was fine because I had a doctor’s letter.
I also learned that you mustn’t bring certain things into Australia. I wanted to bring dried fruit, but I realised it can’t be brought in, so I left it at home. That was a good choice. The process was fast because I was honest and careful.”
What documents must Lina bring when she travels to Australia?
What items shouldn’t she pack in her suitcase?
What item can customs officers check if she declares it?
Sita
“My name is Sita, and I travelled from Nepal to Australia to study English. Packing was exciting but also stressful. I knew I must bring my passport, visa papers, and university offer letter. I also thought I should carry some Australian dollars, my bank card, and a warm jacket because friends told me Melbourne can be windy.
When I arrived, the immigration officer checked my documents and asked about my study plans. After that, I went to baggage claim and then through customs. I realised I hadn’t filled in the declaration form on the plane, so the officer told me I must complete it there in front of everyone. It was a little embarrassing, and I thought I should have done it earlier.
In the end, I declared some medicine. The officer did a quick inspection, and it was fine. I remembered that students mustn’t bring things like meat or fruit because of quarantine rules. Even though I made one mistake, I learned I have to be prepared next time.”
What important form should Sita have completed before arriving at customs?
What items mustn’t Sita bring into Australia because of quarantine rules?
What lesson can Sita learn from her experience at the airport?
Below is an example of the arrivals/departure card that must be filled out on arrival and departure:
3. Passport number..............
4. Nationality................
5. Flight Number............
6. Occupation...................
7. Country where you will get off this flight? ..................
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