TEXT 1.

DUAL-CHANNEL SYSTEM

The dual-channel or red/green system is a simplified Customs control which enables Customs authorities to
improve the flow of passenger traffic at international airports and to deal efficiently with the increasing number of
passengers without reducing the effectiveness of the control and without a corresponding increase in the number of
Customs staff. It is not necessarily incompatible with the application of other controls, for example, exchange
controls, unless the circumstances require full control of all passengers and their baggage.

The dual-channel system should be operated as outlined below. The system shall allow the passengers to choose
between two types of channels:

a) one (green channel) for passengers having with them no goods or only goods which can be admitted free of
import duties and taxes and which are not subject to import prohibitions or restrictions; and

b) the other (red channel) for other passengers.

Each channel shall be clearly and distinctively marked so that the choice between them can easily be understood by
passengers. The basic distinctive marking shall be:

a) for the channel referred to as "green" - the words "Nothing to declare";

b)for the channel referred to as "red" - the words "Goods to declare".

In addition, the channels should be identified by an inscription including the word "Customs".

Passengers must be sufficiently well informed to choose between the channels. For this purpose it is important:

a) that passengers be informed about the functioning of the system and about the descriptions and quantities
of goods they may have with them when using the green channel. This may be done by means of posters or panels
at the airport or by means of leaflets available to the public at the airport or distributed through tourist agencies,
airlines and other interested bodies;

b) that the route to the channels be clearly sign-posted.

The channels shall be located beyond the baggage delivery area so that passengers have all their baggage with them
when choosing their channel. Moreover, the channels shall be so arranged that the passenger flow from that area to
the airport exits is as direct as possible.

The distance between the baggage delivery area and the entrance to the channel shall be sufficient to allow
passengers to decide which channel to select and to move into that channel without causing congestion.

Passengers who have selected the green channel shall not be subject to: Customs formalities unless they are the
subject of a spot check; in the red channel, passengers shall accomplish the formalities required by Customs.

Vocabulary:

to enable делать возможным, давать право

flow (of passenger traffic) поток (пассажиров)

to reduce сокращать

staff персонал, штат (служащих)

incompatible несовместимый

circumstances обстоятельства

to require требовать, нуждаться

quantity количество

be available наличный, доступный, имеющийся в

распоряжении

двойной коридор
dual-channel
выборочная проверка
spot check, at random check
место выдачи багажа
baggage delivery area
«пробка», затор
congestion
выполнять
to accomplish

INCREASE YOUR VOCABULARY

Exercise 1. Find the verbs and phrases in the text which correspond to the following definitions.

1. make something not so complicated;

2. give authority to do something;

3. make or become better;

4. be opposed to something in character;

5. be liable, dependent;

6. give, send out;

7. achieve, complete.

Exercise 2. Match the verbs to the nouns and expressions with which they are used in the text.

1. to improve a. the effectiveness of the control

2. to deal with b. leaflets

3. to reduce c. congestion

4. to require d. the green/red channel

5. to distribute e. full control of passengers

6. to cause f. Customs authorities

7. to select g. the flow of passenger traffic

8. to accomplish

9. to enable

h. the increasing number of passengers

i. formalities
Exercise 3. You know that many English words can be used as either a verb or a noun without any change in
form. Find examples of these in the text and mark how they are used: V- verb; N- noun.

Note: to in'crease (v) but ‘increase (n)

A.

1. control 2. Flow 3. Deal 4. increase

5. exchange 6. Mark 7. Function 8. use

9. interest 10. Signpost 11. move

B. Now complete the following sentences using the words from the list above. Change the form of the
words where necessary.

1. The red/green system enables Customs authorities _______________passengers.

2. The number of passengers at international airports ________________recently.

3. _____________ of the dual-channel system shall improve the flow of passenger traffic.

4. There must be clear _____________on the route to the channels.

5. It is in _____________of Customs authorities that passengers must be well informed about the new
system.

6. Customs authorities have to spend a good _________________of money to introduce the new system.

7. Customs services of different countries met _________________their experiences.

8. The dual-channel system can ________________without any increase in the number of Customs staff.

9. It's difficult to value goods if they have no trade___________________.

10. A simplified Customs control is another _____________ towards improving the flow of passenger
traffic.Exercise 4. Insert the right word, Choose from the list below.

1. passengers 2. interested bodies 3. airlines

4. their baggage 5. the passenger flow 6. the entrance

7. taxes 8. Restrictions 9. tourist agencies

10. the increasing number of passengers 11. the baggage delivery area 12. duties

13. "Nothing to declare” 14. "Goods to declare" 15. Quantity

16. the description 17. prohibitions

1. The dual-channel system enables Customs authorities to improve ( __) and to deal with (__).

2. Sometimes the circumstances require full control of all ( ___ ) and ( ___ ).

3. The green channel is for passengers with goods that are not subject to import ( ___ ) or (___).
4. Passengers must be informed about (___) and ( ___ ) of goods they may have with them when using the
green channel.

5. Leaflets may be distributed through (___), (___) and other (___).

6. The distance between ( ___) and ( ___ ) to the channel shall be sufficient to allow passengers to decide
which channel to choose.

7. The basic distinctive marking of each channel shall be (___) or ( ___).

8. There must be a list of goods which can be admitted free of import (___) and (___).

CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR

Exercise 5. How many irregular verbs can you find in the text? Write them out.

Exercise 6. Make as many sentences as possible connecting the figures (1-8) with the letters (a-h).

1. It is important a) Customs authorities should deal efficiently

2. It is necessary with the increasing number of passengers.

3. It is requested THAT b) the channels should be easily identifiable.

4. It is recommended c) passengers should have all information

5. It is obligatory about the system.

6. It is desirable d)the route to the channels should have marking.

7. It is of vital importance e) the passenger flow to the exits should be as

8. It is essential direct as possible.

f) passengers should move into the chosen channel

without causing congestion.

g) in the green channel passengers should not be

subject to any other Customs formalities unless
they are the subject of a spot check.

h) special leaflets should be available to the public

at the airport.

Exercise 7. Study:

Nouns as attributes in preposition

passenger traffic

passenger flow

baggage delivery area

A. Now make phrases by matching words from the left with words from the right and translate them.

exchange agency
Import area
Tourist flow
delivery prohibitions
Spot control
baggage production
passport inspection
drug Duties
airline Check
passenger restrictions

B Translate the following sentences using the phrases from exercise

1.Такие товары подлежат запрету к ввозу или ограничению импорта.

2. Пункт выдачи багажа расположен до входа в «красный/зеленый коридоры».

3. Двойной коридор облегчает работу таможенников особенно в международных

аэропортах, где поток пассажиров постоянно возрастает.

4. Даже при выборе «зеленого коридора» пассажиры могут быть подвержены выборочной проверке.

5. Было отобрано несколько чемоданов для досмотра на предмет обнаружения наркотиков.

6. Информация о новой системе должна быть в распоряжении туристических агентств,

авиакомпаний, аэропортов и других заинтересованных организаций.

7. Особенно тщательную проверку проходит багаж пассажиров, прибывающих из районов,

производящих наркотики.

8. Российские таможенные службы отмечают, что за последнее время значительно увеличился

поток наркотиков.

TEXT 2.

EFFECTIVE PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE CONTROL

In dealing with any passenger, the single most important point to establish is "Why has this
passenger travelled?" You should:

- Establish reasons for travel.

- Examine passport to ascertain previous and current journeys from drug production or suspect
areas. If the passenger is a frequent traveler establish reasons for frequency of travel.

- Examine ticket to ascertain method of payment and whether ticket matches the passenger's
journey. (Remember: Late booked or cash tickets are often used by smugglers.)

All the above should be carried out for all passengers stopped to satisfy you as to their reasons for
travelling. Your basic questions:

- Is this all your baggage? Did you pack it yourself?

- Do you know what the baggage contains?

- Are you carrying any items for anyone else? Are you travelling alone?

- Do you know what the Customs allowances are? (Check that the passenger has correct baggage
reclaim tags.)

Practical examinations:

- Passenger travelling on business: - Examine any documents in order to verify whether the passenger
is engaged in legitimate business. Make sure that documents relate to up-to-date transactions.

- Visitors or residents returning from holidays: - Look for gifts, clothing, souvenirs and the usual items
you would normally expect to find with this type of passenger. These will link passengers to the baggage
and reasons for travel. (Be suspicious of passengers arriving with only light baggage containing few, if any,
articles of personal nature.)

-All passengers: - a) Always check baggage for concealments, b) Regularly examine articles within the
baggage by X-ray and/or opening them (e.g. tinned goods, toiletries, cigarette cartons, etc.). Don't overlook
the commonplace.

Search of person:

- Carry out a search of person where suspicion still exists. Points to remember prior to baggage
examination:

- Adopt a positive approach. You must believe that if there are goods concealed, you will find them.

- You are a representative of this department and in the public eye. At all times, act with courtesy
and diplomacy. Be firm, but fair and confident.

- Do not be drawn into arguments. Remain calm however provoked.

- Do not hesitate to seek assistance or advice from colleagues.

Experience has proved that goods, and in particular drugs, can be concealed within baggage and its contents
in many different ways. Remember the basic concept that wherever there is a space there can be a
concealment.

Helpful hints:

The examination of baggage can be separated into two clearly defined areas; the contents and container.

Contents.

Remove the contents carefully and systematically. Examine individual items as necessary during this
process. Separate any items worthy of closer attention and place out of the passenger's reach.

To facilitate the examination of certain articles, each baggage station should have a comprehensive
selection of tools and other equipment including an X-ray machine.

You should make full use of the equipment at your disposal. When using tools to examine contents, exercise
care to minimize damage. If it is necessary to damage an article, try to establish its value prior to
examination.

CHECK WORK
Exercise 8. Read the text again and make a short review (10-12 sentences) on how to make passenger and
baggage control effective.

Exercise 9. Insert the right word. Choose from:

checked, checks up, control, examination, inspection, investigation, search, supervise, surveillance, test,
verified

1. A ____________tower is a building at an airport from which air traffic is watched and directed.

2. Customs stopped us and ________________ our bags for alcohol and cigarettes.

3. Police said there would be a full ________________of the incident.

4. I thought it was paint at first, but on closer _______________ blood. I realized it was dry.

5. The police conducted an exhaustive ________________of the premises but they failed to find any drugs.

6. ______________is a way of discovering what someone or something can do or is like.

7. These figures in the contract are surprisingly high and they'll have to be ______________.

8. Customs had a suspicion that the certificate was a forgery, but on closer ___________, it seemed okay.

9. To___________means to watch over at activity or job to make certain that it is done correctly.

10. If the inspector __________ on you and finds you've been falsifying your statements you're going to be
in trouble.

11. The police are using an electronic ____________ system to catch drivers who commit motoring
offences.

Exercise 10. Fill in the table "False Friends". Consult the dictionary if necessary.

FALSE FRIENDS

Russian English False Friend Russian

консервы tinned food conserve

магазин shop magazine
мануфактура textile mill textiles manufacture

партия (товаров) batch of goods party

рецепт prescription recipe receipt

техника engineering technology technique

equipment machinery

фабрика Factory Fabric