Ladies and gentlemen, our flight is arriving shortly in Washington, D.C." Rita was looking out the window. Around her people were talking excitedly. Rita was nervous. It was not only her first time abroad, but it was also her first time outside her small village in Mexico. She was visiting her aunt and uncle for the summer. She couldn't wait to go sightseeing. But she was a little worried about her English. She knew some English from school, and she hoped it was good enough.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the capital of the United States."
Rita checked to make sure she had everything: her passport, the immigration form, and her round-trip ticket. She followed the people out of the plane. She waited with the other foreigners while the immigration officials asked each person many questions. Rita was nervous, but the immigration officer patiently repeated each question slowly and clearly.
Rita found her suitcase, and started walking toward the exit. Many people were waiting outside. She was looking around, when she suddenly heard someone shout her name.
"Rita! Rita!" It was her aunt and uncle!
"We're so happy you're here!"
Rita smiled. She knew that she was going to have a good time that summer in America.