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I am a business man, engaged in import and export business. I was invited to attend an exhibition meeting in California in September this year, when I arrived and passed the Customs, the immigration officer asked me " What's the purpose of your visit?" "I attend a meeting-A taste of California" I replied, the officer can't know what I said, "Ok, I show you the inviation letter" I said, when I show the letter to the officer, he said "taste" not "test", I realized I made a mistake of pronunciation. It's so embarassment! I need to improve my pronunciation.
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I am a businessman, engaged in the import and export business. I was invited to attend an exhibition meeting in California in September of this year. When I arrived and passed the Customs, the immigration officer asked me, "What's the purpose of your visit?" "I am going to attend a meeting: A taste of California," I replied. The officer can't know didn't understand what I said. "Ok, I will show you the invitation letter," I said. When I showed the letter to the officer, he said, "'Taste' not 'test.'" I realized I made a mistake of pronunciation mistake. It's so embarassing! I need to improve my pronunciation.
Don't worry! We all make mistakes. I once said my mother was "cheap" when I meant "poor." Keep practicing!
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I am a business man engaged in import and export business. I was invited to attend an exhibition meeting in California in September this year. When I arrived and passed through customs, the immigration officer asked me " What's the purpose of your visit?" "I am attending a meeting - A taste of California" I replied. The officer didn't know what I said. "Ok, I will show you the inviation letter" I said. When I showed the letter to the officer, he said "taste" not "test".. I realized I made a mistake of pronunciation. It's so embarassing! I need to improve my pronunciation.
You'll get better! Your writing is pretty good so far :)
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I think you scared the officer because he thought you were arranging a test for him. This is why he was belittling in his response. He felt insecure. This is common in these situations. When this happens try to laugh and blame it on your teacher! If the officer smiles or laughs with you, you win!!!
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