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Preparations for the Field
Preparations for the Field
Pages 31-34
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Although Brazilian students must study English in secondary school, few of them become sufficiently proficient to understand lectures in English. Preparation for the study of Brazilian Indians requires a mastery of Portuguese since the interpreter normally will speak.only the native language and Portuguese, and the field worker will have to be able to work with the interpreter in Portuguese.
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It is also worthwhile to seek information from North American students who have recently returned from Brazil. They can give helpful information about the currency exchange situation, which fluctuates rapidly, and about current customs regulations.
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Customs restrictions are severe; furthermore they change rapidly in response to Brazil's efforts to cut down on imports in its battle against loss of Brazilian currency. It is important to find out from the nearest consulate or the Embassy exactly what one has the right to take into Brazil duty-free, since in many instances duty amounts to 100 per cent of the value of the object.
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citizen to take a vision test, a health examination, a written test, and reading and driving tests in order to acquire a license. Except in cases of governmental personnel, to whom courtesy is extended in this matter, one must know sufficient Portuguese.
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