Unit 1: People and Places


Directions

Introduction

Do you like to travel? Every country has different rules for travelers. Do you know the rules for visitors to the United States? The U.S. Customs Service can answer many of your questions.

Activity

Go to the U.S. Customs Service website. Click on Traveler Information. Then click on F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) and choose Why Did Customs Take My Food? Read the response, and answer the following questions.

1.  

Which of these can you bring most easily into the United States?

  1. Bakery items
  2. Fresh meat
  3. Poultry

2.  

What do you need to have if you want to bring fruits and vegetables into the country?

  1. A penalty
  2. An import permit
  3. A by-product

3.  

Where can you get more information about importing food?

  1. The Immigration and Naturalization Service
  2. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
  3. The Office of Consular Affairs


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