Customs, expressions for the past simple

1. Describing a customs broker's functions.

2. He presents documents to the customs with the goal of customs clearance goods whose procedures are not so simple.

3. To formulate the customs declaration of import or export.

4. To perform acts related to the customs clearance of goods on behalf of their representative.

5. ...the traveller's luggage, transported by any means, im import or export

II)

1. last

2. ago

3. yesterday

4. ago

5. ago

III)

1-c / 2-e/3-b/4-a/5d

Oi Vasconcelos,

O título da sua dúvida é "Customs, expressions for the past simple". Eu não encontrei onde precisaria usar o past simple. Pode apontar por favor?

Peço ajuda por favor. Customs broker The customs broker is the professional with power granted by the exporter or importer, who is responsible for presenting to customs, the documentation established in the tax rules, related to the customs clearance of import or exporters, whose objective is the customs clearance of goods coming from or destined for abroad, whose administrative, legal and tax procedures are complex and require technical and operational knowledge.erchan The customs broker and his assistants may perform acts related to the customs clearance of goods or merchandise, including traveller’s luggage, transported by any means, in import or export, on behalf of their representative. The main function of the customs broker is the formulation of the customs declaration of import or export, which is nothing more than the proposition of the destination to be given to the goods subject to customs control, indicating the customs regime to be applied to the goods and communicating the required elements by customs for the application of this regime.

1.Read the text carefully and answer the following questions.

What is the text all about?

Answer: It's about duties and responsibilities of a Customs broker.

2.What does a customs broker do?

Anwer: He/she is the professional  responsible for presenting  the documentation related to the customs clearance of import or export to Customs. 

3.What is main function of the customs broker?

Answer: The main function of the customs broker is the formulation of the customs declaration of import or export of goods subject to customs control.

4.What task may a customs broker together with his assistants do?

Answer: The customs broker and his assistants may perform acts related to the customs clearance of goods or merchandise.

5. A customs broker is also responsible for…

Answer: He/she may clear traveller’s luggage, transported by any means, in import or export, on behalf of their representative.

II. comple the gaps with one of these time expressions for the past simple ( last, yesterday, ago). 1. I failed my examination …last….. month. 2.My co-workers left office an hour …ago…… 3.My boss weren’t at work …yesterday….. morning. 4I studied Italian two years ago…… 5.Jordan and mike were online 30 minutes …ago….. III.

Match the words (1-5) with their definitions (A-E).

1.Resume.   (C) A short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, etc.

2.Work experience. (E) The experience that a person already has of working.

3.Job interview. (B) A meeting between a job applicant and the representative of the company.

4.Skills. (A)  An ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practiced it.

5.Cover letter. (D) A document attached to your job application tha shows why you’re the best candidate. 

A. An ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practiced it. B.A meeting between a job applicant and the representative of the company. C.A short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, etc. D. A document attached to your job application tha shows why you’re the best candidate.  E.The experience that a person already has of working.

I.

1. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. What is the text all about?

          It is a description of the duties of a customs broker and his/her staff.

2. What does a customs broker do?

          They are liaisons for importers and exporters. They expedite the shipments of goods leaving andentering                foreign countries by filing all pertinent documentation required the those countries. They also handle any                problems that may be encountered during the process on behalf of their clients.

3. What is main function of customs broker?

          Their main function is to fill out and present all documentation required in the import and export process.

4. What task may a customs broker together with his assistants do?

          They are responsible for the clearance of goods from both leaving the country and entering a country.

5. A customs broker is also responsible for…

         They are also responsible for any communications that are necessary between customs and the client for                 who they represent.

1. Complete the gaps with one of these time expressions for the past simple ( last, yesterday, ago).

1. I failed my examination last month.

2. My co-workers left office an hour ago.

3. My boss wasn’t at work yesterday morning.

     4 I studied Italian two years ago.

5. Jordan and mike were online 30 minutes ago.

III. Match the words (1-5) with their definitions (A-E).

1.Resume. 2.Work experience. 3.Job interview. 4.Skills. 5.Cover letter.

      An ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practiced it. (Skills)

     A meeting between a job applicant and the representative of the company. (Interview)

     A short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous jobs, etc. (Resume)

     A document attached to your job application that shows why you’re the best candidate.(Cover letter)

      The experience that a person already has of working. (Work experience)

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