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ARE YOU VISITING FOR BUSINESS OR FOR PLEASURE?

 When traveling to another country, immigration officers often ask about the purpose of your visit. They want to know if you are traveling for business (work) or pleasure (vacation). Your answer helps them understand how long you will stay and what activities you will do.

For example:

  • Are you visiting for business or for pleasure?

  • I am here for business. I have a meeting.

  • I am visiting for pleasure. I want to see the city.

It is important to answer clearly and politely when asked this question at the airport.


GRAMMAR

Present Continuous for Temporary Situations

We use the present continuous to describe actions happening at the moment or temporary situations.

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb (-ing) + complement

Examples:

  • I am visiting this country for business.

  • She is traveling for pleasure.

  • We are staying at a hotel for three days.

Yes/No Questions with "Are"

We use "are" to form yes/no questions.

Examples:

  • Are you visiting for business or pleasure?

  • Are they staying at a hotel?

  • Is he here for work?


VOCABULARY

  1. Business – Work-related activities.

  2. Pleasure – Activities done for fun or relaxation.

  3. Meeting – A formal gathering for work.

  4. Conference – A large meeting for professionals.

  5. Sightseeing – Visiting famous places.

  6. Hotel – A place where travelers stay.

  7. Tourist – A person visiting for fun.

  8. Work trip – A journey for business.

  9. Vacation – A break from work to relax.

  10. Schedule – A plan of activities.


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • Are you visiting for business or pleasure?

  • I am here for business.

  • I am on vacation.

  • I have a business meeting tomorrow.

  • I want to explore the city.

  • How long will you stay?

  • I will stay for one week.

  • I am here for a conference.

  • I am traveling with my family.

  • Enjoy your trip!


SENTENCES

Positive:

  • I am visiting for business.

  • She is traveling for pleasure.

  • They are staying for two weeks.

Negative:

  • I am not here for business.

  • He is not visiting for sightseeing.

  • We are not staying at a hotel.

Questions and Answers:

  • Are you visiting for business or pleasure?I am here for business.

  • Are you staying for a long time?No, just a few days.

  • Is this your first time here?Yes, it is my first time.


CONVERSATION

At Immigration Control

Officer: Good morning. Are you visiting for business or pleasure?

Traveler: I am here for business.

Officer: How long will you stay?

Traveler: I will stay for five days.

Officer: Where will you stay?

Traveler: I will stay at the Grand Hotel.

Officer: Do you have any business meetings?

Traveler: Yes, I have a conference tomorrow.

Officer: Okay. Enjoy your trip!

Traveler: Thank you!


READING

A Business Trip and a Surprise

Tom was excited about his business trip to Spain. He had a big meeting with clients and wanted everything to be perfect. When he arrived at the airport, the officer asked, "Are you visiting for business or pleasure?" "I am here for business," Tom replied. The officer checked his documents and let him enter.

After the meeting, Tom had free time. He decided to walk around the city. He visited a beautiful park, tried local food, and took pictures. He realized that even a business trip could include some pleasure.

When he returned home, his friend asked, "How was your business trip?" Tom smiled and said, "It was great! I worked hard, but I also had fun!"

Questions:

  1. Where did Tom go for his business trip?

  2. Why did he visit Spain?

  3. What did he do after the meeting?

  4. Did he only work during the trip?

  5. How did he feel at the end?

Answers:

  1. He went to Spain.

  2. He had a big meeting with clients.

  3. He walked around the city, tried food, and took pictures.

  4. No, he worked and had fun.

  5. He felt happy and satisfied.

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