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1. law enforcement agency

2. drug detector dog

3. career prospects

4. merchandise classification system

5. cargo declaration form

6. smuggling information collection

7. crime gang

8. customs hall

9. currency exchange rate

10. drug charges

11. world customs organization

12. oil production

Task 11. Work with the dictionary to find out the meanings of the words and translate the sentences.

to apply– 1) _______________

2) _______________

They plan to apply to the Consul for visa.

To define the rate of tariff we apply the goods classification system.
to clear - 1) _______________

2) _______________

Within minutes the police had cleared the area.

The cargo was released from the Customs zone as soon as it was cleared.
to process – 1) _______________

2) _______________

Your documents haven’t been processed yet.

About a million workers are employed to process goods for that electronic firm.
to collect – 1) _______________

2) _______________

The company collects information about the new market trends.

Before you begin to make a speech, you should collect your thoughts and ideas.

The Customs collects import duties on certain categories of goods.
to break – 1) _______________

2) _______________

Be careful with the camera. You may break it.

If you break the rules you will be punished.

The cameras catch the drivers who break speed limit.

He never breaks his word (promise).

GRAMMAR PRACTICE

Task 12.Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

1. Most officers (to wear) uniform and (to deal) with passengers.

2. Last year he (to work) in shifts and often overtime.

3. As soon as the customs officer (to process) the documents he (to start) clearing the cargo. (use Present, Past, Future Tenses)

4. Customs officers always (to use) a wide range of tools and technology.

5. We (to have) canine team inspection if we (to suspect) contraband in the container. (use Present, Future Tenses)

6. This work (to require) attention and concentration. (use Present, Past, Future Tenses)

7. He (to work) for the Customs for five years.

8. They (to examine) her luggage before you (to come). (use Past, Future Tenses)

9. By the time the cargo (to cross) the border the customs authorities (to process) all the documents. (use Present, Past, Future Tenses)


Task 13. Translate the sentences into English. H W

1. 
   То, что увидели таможенные работники в багаже египтянина, превзошло все их ожидания
   
2. 
   Мы ведем это расследование несколько месяцев, но конца ему не видно до сих пор.
   
3. 
   Кинолог вместе со своей собакой внимательно осматривал автомобиль.
   
4. 
   Этот пункт пропуска обычно не загружен, но сегодня творится что-то невероятное.Overloadupload
   
5. 
   Я не думаю, что этот таможенный пост справится с таким потоком автомобилей.
   
6. 
   После до того, как мы пройдем таможенный досмотр, я подожду тебя у выхода.
   
7. 
   Завтра я целый день буду укладывать вещи для поездки и приведу в порядок дорожную кладь.
   
8. 
   Мы успели пройти паспортный контроль до того, как техника вышла из строя.
   

Check-point customs administration

Task 14. a) Match left and right to make sentences.

1. At the Aeroflot breeding centre they	D	a) the world’s greatest sniffer dog.
2. Aeroflot claims it’s		b) work in temperatures as low as -70C, and jackals which enjoy the heat up to +40C.
3. They have spent years		c) to detect concealed narcotics, currency or explosives.
4. The dogs of that breed can		d) have developed a unique breed - a cross between a Siberian husky and a jackal.
5. They are perfect		e) customs examination process at the airports, seaports and other ports of entry.
6. The dogs are taught		f) perfecting the breed and now the dogs combine the qualities of Arctic reindeer herding dogs.
7. This helps to expedite		g) for our country.

b) Say what you have learned about the new breed.

c) Discuss the following:

1. In what countries can these dogs be used for work at the Customs?

2. For what other purposes can these dogs be used?
Typically

stamina
Task 15. a) Insert articles or possessive pronouns, if necessary.

TIPS FOR TRAVELERS

Once _____ travel plans are confirmed, check _____ expiration date of _____ passport. It is also _____ good idea to make _____ photocopies of _____ data page. Leave one copy with someone at _____ home and keep another one with you, separated from _____ passport.

If you lose _____ passport, promptly call _____ nearest embassy or consulate and _____ local police. Having _____ copy of _____ data page can speed replacement.

When shopping, keep _____ receipts for all of _____ purchases. Upon reentering _____ country, be ready to show _____ customs officials what you have bought. If you object to _____ way your clearance was handled, get _____ inspector’s badge number. If you feel _____ duty is incorrect, appeal _____ assessment.

b) Name three most important tips for travelers.

Crucial tip

Task 16.Read the text and comment on how to avoid dealing with customs officers.

When it comes to dealing with customs officers, anywhere in the world, the Golden Rule has got to be: You can’t beat a professional at his own game.

Case in point. Returning to New York from a trip to Europe, a well-dressed, middle-aged woman on line in front of me put two bags on the counter and said. “Nothing to declare, officer.”

The inspector checked her passport and asked. “Where are you coming from?”

“Paris,” she told him.

He nodded. “No alcohol? No tobacco? No dairy products or meat? Have you bought anything for yourself or are you bringing in any gifts?”

“No,” she insisted. “None of thosethings.Nothing to declare.”

“Okay.” He pointed to her smaller case. “Would you open that one for me, please.

Now she started asking. “Officer, I know you are never going to believe me, but this morning when I was packing to leave the hotel I closed my bags not realizing that I had locked the keys inside. How silly of me. I’m sure it’s going to be a big problem when I get home because I’ll have to find a locksmith …”

The customs official wasn’t in the least fazed. “Not to worry.” He reached into a drawer and pulled out a huge steel ring with no less than six million keys dangling from it. “I’m sure we can help.”

That’s when the woman remembered the Dior dress and the Armani shoes and the Gucci purse and the Bruno Magli boots and the Valentino sweater and the Piaget watch.

No, you can’t beat a professional at his own game.
1 – general questions (yes/no questions) – Do you learn English? Do you like bananas? Did you work hard? Will you give me money?

2 – special questions – Where areyou from? What was the question?

3 – alternative questions –

4 – tag questions – You like English, don’t you. You don’t like Spanish, do you?

b) Make up 10 questions of all types to the text;
c) Give the gist of the story.

Task 17.a) Study the information in the table.

verb	meaning
KNOW	to have the facts or information in your mind
LEARN	to discover by hearing, reading
FIND OUT	to get information by study, inquiry, calculation
RECOGNIZE	to be able to identify sb/sth that one has seen, heard before
GET TO KNOW	to become familiar with sb/sth

b) Choose the right verb to complete the dialogue.

- Hello, Pete, delighted to see you.

- Hello, Paul. I haven’t seen you for ages. By the way, do you happen to

__________ Victor?

- I do. We studied at the Russian Customs Academy together and I __________

him very well there.

- I’ve just __________ he is back in Moscow again.

- Great! I think we should meet.

- Oh, it’s a good idea. I think it will be difficult _________ each other after

all these years. I’ll phone him and __________ what day would be most

convenient for us all.

• 
  Please, let me __________ after you __________ everything.
  
• 
  OK. See you later.
  

c) Use the words from the table to complete the sentences.

1. I just __________ that we are going to get new computers.

2. They (not) __________ me in the uniform.

3. You __________ how to use this tool?

4. Can you _________ why the flight has been cancelled?

5. I (not) __________ what channel I should choose.

6. We __________ about the changes in the timetable yesterday. There was a

notice on the information panel.

7. He __________ a few people in the arrival lounge. They also came to greet

the delegation.

8. The next day she __________ that she had passed the exam.

9. I’d like __________ how much I will have to pay for the excess.


Task 18.Find as many words from the topic as you can.

T	R	A	D	E	M	A	R	K	W	F	V
E	C	O	P	E	F	C	C	I	V	T	T
G	G	H	R	J	K	T	R	L	Z	E	X
A	S	S	E	S	S	C	I	O	A	S	V
N	I	N	V	E	S	T	M	E	N	T	D
G	B	B	E	H	A	V	E	N	A	M	E
D	F	U	N	C	T	I	O	N	L	Q	V
A	W	D	T	E	M	O	N	E	Y	R	I
M	T	G	O	O	D	S	Y	U	S	I	C
A	M	E	R	C	H	A	N	D	I	S	E
G	O	T	C	A	N	I	N	E	S	P	A
E	S	D	V	I	O	L	A	T	I	O	N

Task 19. Make a written translation of the text and think about the title for it.

The levying of tariffs is often highly politicized. The possibility of increased competition from imported goods can threaten domestic industries. These domestic companies may fire workers or shift production abroad to cut costs, which means higher unemployment and a less happy electorate. The unemployment argument often shifts to domestic industries complaining about cheap foreign labor, and how poor working conditions and lack of regulation allow foreign companies to produce goods more cheaply. In economics, however, countries will continue to produce goods until they no longer have a comparative advantage (not to be confused with an absolute advantage).

(by Brent Radcliffe, http:// Investopedia.co/contributors/ 242/)

IV Listening

Watch the video for the unit and fulfill the tasks suggested by the teacher.

V. Speaking and Mastering Professional Skills

Task 20.All passages in the text are mixed up. Put them in the right order and read the text. Summarize it giving your opinion on the idea of the text.

• 
  Fascinating
  
• 
  Thrilling
  
• 
  Boring
  
• 
  Secure
  
• 
  Monotonous
  
• 
  Petrifying
  
• 
  Stressful
  
• 
  Exciting
  
• 
  Off-putting
  
• 
  Dangerous
  

I feel stressed stressful work

II. Reading

Reading 1

Read and translate the text to fulfill the tasks below:
On account of mandatory security checks at every entrance to the airport's terminals, the passenger should arrive at the airport two hours before the take off time. At the entrance to the passenger terminal building, everyone is inspected. Domestic passengers with their hand and hold baggage are checked after check-in; international passengers, after the customs and border controls. The purpose of the inspection is to detect weapons, explosives and other hazardous objects and substances which can be used for terrorist attacks, acts of unlawful interference in the operation of civil aviation or to inflict harm to the life and health of the people in the airport.

The following items are referred to hazardous objects: all types of weapon including gas spray guns, airguns and bladed weapons, any kind of explosive material, pressurized and liquefied gases, neuroparalytic and tear gas bottles, highly inflammable, poisonous and toxic substances, strong inorganic acids and objects which can inflict harm to the life and health of citizens.

The airport is a high risk facility. One should stay alert and observe additional precautionary measures while in the airport:

1. 
   Do not leave your luggage unattended, do not receive objects for storage, transportation and handover from unknown persons.
   
2. 
   Inform the police or security officer in the lounge about all abandoned items found in the airport, without touching them.
   

There is a set of actions that a passenger should follow. First, he has to check-in for the flight at the check-in-counter. He shows his passport and ticket to the airline agent and puts his suitcases on the scales. If the passenger’s baggage exceeds Free Baggage Allowance, he has to pay for the excess. The passenger hands over his baggage and gets his baggage claim receipts and a boarding pass with the seat number written on it. The suitcases are labeled and sent off to be loaded into the hold of an airplane. Passengers are allowed to store any items in their luggage, except for items and substances classified as dangerous under international regulations. Transportation of weapons and portable radio sets requires a special permit. Some luggage, such as musical instruments, may be carried in the cabin and even on a “personal” seat, providing however that the passenger purchases an additional air ticket. Check the luggage allowances with your airlines based on the class of your air ticket.

Passengers are allowed to take one item of unregistered luggage in the cabin as hand baggage, providing its weight does not exceed permissible values for free transportation. Unregistered luggage shall be stored on a shelf or underneath the seat. Since the size of shelves and seats in planes may vary depending on the model, airport personnel may request the passengers to have their luggage submitted for transportation in the baggage compartment.

Next, the passenger goes through the security check where his carry-on luggage is screened. The Pre- and Postflight Security Check Rules instituted by the RF Ministry of Transport allow no more than one liter of liquids, gel-like substances and aerosols per air traveler, to be transported in their carry-on baggage, all to be placed into containers holding no more than 100 milliliters each.

The liquids carried are to be packed into a transparent plastic bag. The liquids purchased in a duty-free store, shall be allowed on board the aircraft if likewise sealed in a transparent plastic bag.

Passing through the Customs control the passenger can choose between the Red and Green Channels. The passenger who goes through the Red Channel fills in the declaration form and states prohibited, restricted and dutiable articles that he is carrying. He presents his declaration form to the customs officer. The customs officer looks it through and asks questions about the contents of the passenger’s baggage. The passenger puts personal belongings into the X-ray machine and steps through metal-detector. The passenger must unpack and open his baggage and present any item for inspection, if necessary. In the course of pre-flight inspection, transit police or Aviation Security Service personnel will interview passengers to identify potentially dangerous individuals and substances prohibited aboard of an aircraft.

If a person exceeds Duty and Tax Free Allowance (the fixed quota) he/she will have to pay the duty for the excess. If everything is all right, the customs officer stamps the declaration form and gives it back to the passenger.

After that, the passenger must pass through passport control and present his passport and visa to border guards.

Then he goes to the departure lounge to wait for his flight call. While waiting, the passenger can visit the Duty-Free Shop which sells spirits, tobacco, perfume and gifts.

Finally, the passenger goes through the flight gates and boards the plane.

Comprehension

Task 1. How many international words can you find in the text?

a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 20 e) 25 f) 30

Task 2. a) Mark the stress in the Russian words and compare it with the English words. Tick the pairs of words with different stressed syllables.

Passport	Паспорт
Agent	Агент
Machine	Машина
Visit	Визит
Perfume	Парфюмерия
Cigarette BrE	Сигарета
Cigarette AmE	Сигарета
Tobacco	Табак
Airport	Аэропорт

b) Read the English words again.

Task 3.Find in the text the English equivalents of the following;

Приехать в аэропорт; зарегистрироваться на рейс; ручная кладь; излишек багажа; посадочный талон; стойка регистрации; время вылета; багажные квитанции; объявление о посадке; сдатьбагаж; магазин беспошлинной торговли; выход на посадку; содержимое багажа; норма беспошлинного провоза багажа; поставить штамп; запрещенные, ограниченные, облагаемые пошлиной товары
Task 4. Complete the table with the words from the text.

People	Places	Documents
Passenger	Airport	Passport

Task 5. Look through the text and find synonyms to the following words: