Lost Passport and Stolen Wallet

發布日期:2026-09-05 旅遊與文化 Level 3
Lost Passport and Stolen Wallet
01

About This Article

關於這篇文章
背景
出國旅行時,護照是最重要的身份證明文件;一旦遺失或遭竊,必須盡快聯繫當地的駐外辦事處或大使館。本篇對話模擬台灣旅客艾蜜莉在海外遺失護照、錢包也可能被竊的緊急情況,以及辦事處人員 Mr. Lee 引導她依步驟處理的完整流程。情境涵蓋警方報案、申請緊急旅行文件、準備所需文件、了解費用與核發時間,以及掛失信用卡等實用知識,是自助旅行者不可不知的應急英語。
  • 艾蜜莉在地鐵上遺失護照,疑似錢包也遭竊,前往駐外辦事處求助
  • Mr. Lee 說明申請緊急旅行文件前,必須先至警察局取得報案證明
  • 申請所需文件:報案證明、兩張護照照片、身分證認證影本及申請表
  • 辦理費用約三十美元,須以現金支付;緊急案件可申請加急核發
  • 艾蜜莉已掛失信用卡,並了解需另外申報錢包失竊以保護法律權益
02

Listen First

先聽文章
00:00 / 00:00
03

Reading

閱讀文章
English

Emily: I've lost my passport, and I think my wallet was stolen on the subway. I'm not sure what to do.

Mr. Lee: Please stay calm; we'll help you sort this out. When and where did you last see your passport?

Emily: I had it this morning when I checked out of my hotel, but I noticed it was missing when I arrived at the museum station.

Mr. Lee: I understand. Before we can process any application here, you'll need a police report first. Have you been to the police station yet?

Emily: Not yet. I came straight here because I wasn't sure where to go.

Mr. Lee: That's perfectly understandable. The nearest police station is about a ten-minute walk from here, and there are English-speaking officers who can assist you.

Emily: Once I have the report, I'd like to apply for an emergency travel document. What documents do I need to bring?

Mr. Lee: You'll need the police report, two passport photos, and a certified copy of your ID, along with a completed application form.

Emily: I have my national ID card with me. Is that acceptable?

Mr. Lee: Yes, a certified copy of your national ID is acceptable. We have a photocopier here that you can use free of charge.

Emily: Is there a fee for processing the emergency document? I'm worried because my wallet was stolen as well.

Mr. Lee: There is a fee of approximately thirty US dollars, which must be paid in cash since your cards may be compromised.

Emily: I've already called my bank to cancel my cards, so I'll need to borrow some cash from a friend.

Mr. Lee: That was a wise decision. May I ask when your return flight is?

Emily: My flight is the day after tomorrow. Do you think there's enough time to get everything done?

Mr. Lee: It will be tight, but given your circumstances, we can try to expedite the process as much as possible.

Emily: How long will it normally take to issue the travel document?

Mr. Lee: Under normal circumstances, it takes three to five working days, but emergency cases are sometimes processed within twenty-four hours.

Emily: Twenty-four hours would be perfect. Is there anything else I should know?

Mr. Lee: Since your wallet was stolen, you should also file a separate report for the theft of your personal belongings to protect yourself legally.

Emily: I see. Can I report both the passport loss and the theft at the same police station?

Mr. Lee: Yes, you can report both in a single visit, which will save you a great deal of time.

Emily: Thank you so much for walking me through everything. I feel much more prepared now.

Mr. Lee: You're very welcome. Please head to the police station as soon as possible, and return here early tomorrow morning so we can begin processing your application right away.

中文翻譯

Emily: 我的護照不見了,而且我認為我的錢包在地鐵上被偷了。我不知道該怎麼辦。

Mr. Lee: 請先冷靜;我們會幫您處理好這件事。請問您最後一次看到護照是在哪裡、什麼時候?

Emily: 今天早上我退房時還帶著它,但抵達博物館站時才發現它不見了。

Mr. Lee: 我了解。在這裡處理任何申請之前,您必須先取得警方報案證明。請問您已經去警察局了嗎?

Emily: 還沒有。我直接跑來這裡,因為我不確定該去哪裡。

Mr. Lee: 這是完全可以理解的。離這裡最近的警察局大約步行十分鐘,那裡有會說英語的警員可以協助您。

Emily: 等我拿到報案證明後,我想申請緊急旅行文件。我需要攜帶哪些文件?

Mr. Lee: 您需要報案證明、兩張護照用照片、身分證的認證影本,以及一份填寫完整的申請表。

Emily: 我身上有國民身分證。這樣可以嗎?

Mr. Lee: 可以,您的國民身分證認證影本是可接受的文件。我們這裡有影印機可以免費使用。

Emily: 辦理緊急文件需要繳費嗎?我有點擔心,因為我的錢包也被偷了。

Mr. Lee: 需要繳納大約三十美元的費用,由於您的卡片可能已受到安全威脅,必須以現金支付。

Emily: 我已經打電話給銀行掛失信用卡了,所以我需要向朋友借一些現金。

Mr. Lee: 那是非常明智的決定。請問您的回程班機是什麼時候?

Emily: 我的班機是後天。您認為有足夠的時間處理完一切嗎?

Mr. Lee: 時間確實很緊,但考量到您的情況,我們可以盡量嘗試加急處理。

Emily: 一般情況下,核發旅行文件需要多長時間?

Mr. Lee: 正常情況下需要三到五個工作天,但緊急案件有時可以在二十四小時內處理完成。

Emily: 二十四小時就太完美了。還有其他我應該知道的事情嗎?

Mr. Lee: 由於您的錢包被偷,您也應該另外就個人財物遭竊一事提出報案,以保護您的法律權益。

Emily: 我明白了。我可以在同一個警察局同時申報護照遺失和財物失竊嗎?

Mr. Lee: 可以,您可以在一次到訪中同時申報兩件事,這樣可以幫您省下很多時間。

Emily: 非常感謝您引導我完成這一切。我現在有把握多了。

Mr. Lee: 非常不客氣。請盡快前往警察局,並在明天一早盡量早點回到這裡,這樣我們就可以立刻開始處理您的申請。

04

Key Words

重點詞彙片語
10 個
05

Expressions

慣用句
4 則
06

Practice

課後測驗
7 題 +討論 1 題
0 /0 題

1 When did Emily realize that her passport was missing?
答對了! 答錯了,正確答案以綠色標示。
2 According to Mr. Lee, what must Emily obtain before any application can be processed?
答對了! 答錯了,正確答案以綠色標示。
3 Why must the fee for the emergency travel document be paid in cash?
答對了! 答錯了,正確答案以綠色標示。
4 Given your circumstances, we can try to the process as much as possible.
答對了! 答錯了,正確答案以綠色標示。
5 There is a fee of thirty US dollars, which must be paid in cash.
答對了! 答錯了,正確答案以綠色標示。
6 Please stay calm; we'll help you this out.
答對了! 答錯了,正確答案以綠色標示。
7 I've called my bank to cancel my cards, so I'll need to borrow some cash from a friend.
答對了! 答錯了,正確答案以綠色標示。

Discussion

問題與討論
1 題

以下問題沒有標準答案,請試著用英文說出自己的想法,一題講三到五句話。

  1. 1 If you were traveling abroad and discovered that your passport had been lost or stolen, what steps would you take immediately? What preparations would you make before a trip to reduce the risk of losing important documents?