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Государственное казенное образовательное учреждение
высшего профессионального образования

«Российская таможенная академия»
Ростовский филиал
Кафедра иностранных языков
Английский язык
WORKING FOR CUSTOMS
Учебное пособие для студентов 1 курса
Часть I
Специальность: 38.05.02 «Таможенное дело»
Ростов-на-Дону
2010/2014
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Государственное казенное образовательное учреждение
высшего профессионального образования
«Российская таможенная академия»
Ростовский филиал
Кафедра иностранных языков
УТВЕРЖДЕНО
на заседании кафедры
(протокол от «28» мая 2010г.
№ 11)
Английский язык
WORKING FOR CUSTOMS
Учебное пособие для студентов 1 курса
Часть I
Специальность: 38.05.02 «Таможенное дело»
Ростов-на-Дону
2010/2014
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СОСТАВИТЕЛИ:
Кузнецова О.А., кандидат педагогических наук, доцент кафедры
иностранных языков Ростовского филиала Российской таможенной
академии
Пономарева В.Д., старший преподаватель кафедры иностранных
языков Ростовского филиала Российской таможенной академии
ОТВЕТСТВЕННЫЙ ЗА ВЫПУСК:
Бондина О.Н., профессор, кандидат филологических наук,
заведующий кафедрой иностранных языков Ростовского филиала
Российской таможенной академии
РЕЦЕНЗЕНТЫ:
Дышекова О.В., кандидат филологических наук, преподаватель
кафедры иностранных языков Ростовского филиала Российской
таможенной академии
Гребенникова Н.Д., старший преподаватель кафедры английского
языка гуманитарных факультетов Южного Федерального
Университета
Учебное пособие “Working for Customs” предназначено для

студентов, изучающих английский язык по специальности
«Таможенное дело».
Целевой установкой пособия является развитие у студентов
умений читать и понимать профессионально-ориентированные
тексты. Большое место отводится работе над лексическими
единицами как таможенного, так и общеупотребительного
характера в различных ситуациях, что необходимо для
совершенствования коммуникативных умений и навыков.
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CONTENTS
Contents 4
Introduction 5
Module 1. Customs Service: History and Present Day 8
Activity
Unit 1.1. Studying Customs Business 8
Unit 1.2. Customs Officer Career 18
Unit 1.3. Customs Areas 34
Unit 1.4. The Early History of Customs 50
Module 2. Passenger Control 68
Unit 2.1. Travelling on Business 68
Unit 2.2. Modern Airport 84
Unit 2.3. Red and Green Channel 106
Module 3. Customs Declaration 121
Unit 3.1. Passenger Customs Declaration 121
Unit 3.2. Entry Limitations and Customs Restrictions 133
Unit 3.3. Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control 151
Module 4. Regional Customs Administrations 170
Unit 4.1. Southern Customs Administration 170
Unit 4.2. New Technologies at the Customs 191
Unit 4.3. At the Customs 210
Keys 226
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Предисловие
Основными задачами курса «Английский язык» является
развитие речевой компетенции в различных видах речевой
деятельности, а также формирование у студентов навыков
самостоятельной работы с профессионально-ориентированной
литературой. Обучение чтению в течение курса занимает большой
объём, поскольку высококвалифицированный специалист должен
владеть компетенциями, которые помогут ему применять
профессиональные знания в сфере делового общения.
Кроме того, для повышения интереса к иностранному языку и
стойкой мотивации, а также для расширения общего кругозора
студентов в качестве полноправного компонента необходимо
постепенное включение в содержание обучения страноведческих
знаний.
Поэтому, методической основой данного учебного пособия
является идея о том, что основополагающими условиями
эффективности образовательной среды при обучении иностранному
языку в плане содержания являются: осмысление
культурологических феноменов страны изучаемого языка и
направленность среды на профессионально коммуникативную
деятельность студентов, как фактора имитации ситуаций будущей
профессиональной деятельности.
Методическая записка
Особое место при подготовке студентов - будущих

таможенников занимает иностранный язык, при помощи которого
они учатся работать с источниками по таможенной тематике, вести
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деловую переписку, участвовать в беседе на профессиональные
темы.
Структура учебного пособия четко определена. Оно состоит
из двух частей: четыре модуля – в первой части, два модуля и
приложение – во второй части. Каждый модуль содержит тексты,
тематически связанные между собой. Тексты, отмеченные
звездочкой*, относятся к текстам повышенной трудности. Это
позволяет реализовать принцип дифференцированного подхода в
обучении. После каждого модуля предлагаются тесты для
самоконтроля с ключами.
Данное учебное пособие нацелено на решение перечисленных
задач. В нем содержатся такие актуальные материалы, как:
«История таможенного дела России», «Южное таможенное
управление», «Контроль пассажиров», «Современный аэропорт»,
«Пассажирская декларация» (часть I).
Общее число часов, планируемых на работу над учебным
пособием, составляет 136 часов аудиторной работы и 34 часа
самостоятельной работы.
Приоритетной задачей учебно-методического пособия
является также формирование и систематизация всех видов речевой
деятельности: аудирования, чтения, устной речи и письма. Этим
обусловлена последовательность изучения информации - от
определения главной идеи текстового материала до подготовки
коммуникативно-ориентированных заданий-ситуаций, что находит
отражение в формулировках каждого из предлагаемых модулей:
Starting Up, Word Study, Reading and Speaking, Talking Points, Focus
on Grammar.
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Учебный материал данного пособия полностью соответствует
Рабочей Программе дисциплины «Английский язык» по
специальности «Таможенное дело».
Работа над лексическими единицами значительно расширяет
имеющийся словарный запас студентов, позволяет активизировать
его за счёт наиболее часто встречающихся слов и словосочетаний,
позволяет углубить знания о сферах профессиональной
деятельности в различных ситуациях, что необходимо для
совершенствования коммуникативных умений и навыков.
Достижению этой цели способствуют соответствующие
задания: подбор английских эквивалентов к словосочетаниям на
русском языке, различные виды перевода текстов с английского
языка на русский со словарем и без словаря, подбор
соответствующих речевых формул и др.
Более активному усвоению содержания модулей способствует
работа по данному учебному пособию в мультимедийном классе,
для чего предлагаются специально разработанные материалы в виде
презентаций и аудирования.
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MODULE 1
CUSTOMS SERVICE: HISTORY AND PRESENT DAY ACTIVITY
UNIT 1.1 STUDYING CUSTOMS BUSINESS
Starting Up
Exercise 1. Answer the following questions:

1. How many years have you been studying at the Customs Academy?
2. Is it difficult or easy for you to study here?
3. Do you take notes at lectures?
4. What language do you study?
5. Have you had any disappointing experiences at the Academy?
6. Why do you think education is important for your future career?
Word Study
Exercise 2. Fill in the table of derivatives.
Verb Noun Adjective / Participle

challenge
variety
relate
different
cooperate
operation
check checking
defensive
Exercise 3. Complete the sentences below using the phrases from the box.
the psychology of people; the innocent and fights with criminals; the
beginning of one’s independent life; a lot of interesting and useful
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professions; to punish people for various Customs violations;
smuggling of goods; narcotics, arms and ammunitions; helps protect
our own borders; examining and clearing cargo and processing
imports; duties
1. There are ……………….

2. The end of school is…………………...
3. A lawyer protects………………..
4. A Customs officer must know …………………..
5. The duty of a Customs officer is not only……………………
6. Customs violations are …………………..
7. Working with other Customs administrations……………..
8. A large part of my role involves……………………….
9. Customs officers collect........................
Exercise 4. Make questions to ask your partner about Customs areas.
1. What/ the/study/Customs/subjects/do/Academy/you/at?
2. Various areas/can/to move/a/of work/ in/you/future/ expect/
through?
3. Who (m)/with/officers/work/closely/do?
4. Customs/you/do/graduation/from/will/Academy/after/the/what?
5. Aspects/important/what/the/work/Customs/are/most/of/at/?
6. This/qualities/essential/job/what/are/for?
Exercise 5. Study the following words and word-combinations:

diverse – многообразный, различный;
work areas – сферы деятельности;
overtime – сверхурочное время;
to undertake – предпринимать, совершать;
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to be essential – быть существенным, важным;
to penalize – штрафовать, накладывать штраф;
enforcement – принудительное применение (закона),
правоприменение;
objectives – цели;
to search people’s baggage – проверять/досматривать багаж
пассажиров;
cargo – груз;
to X-ray – просвечивать на рентген-аппарате;
items – предметы;
shift-work – работа в дневную/ночную смену;
to be respectful – относиться уважительно;
to be anxious – быть обеспокоенным, встревоженным;
to deal with – иметь дело с кем/чем-либо.
Reading and Speaking
Exercise 6. Read the text and match verbs to nouns to make word-
combinations.
1) to offer a) skills
2) to move b) into practice
3) to question c) through a variety of work
areas
4) to develop d) travellers
5) to apply e) a wide range of tasks
6) to cool down f) the country
7) to leave g) challenging work
8) to undertake h) conflict
9) to put i) laws
Text 1
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Training
Customs is a large organization with offices in all capital cities

and also in some regional centres. Customs offers varied and challenging
work.
That’s why Customs officers can move through a variety of work
areas. Some of them involve shift-work and overtime. Most officers
work closely with the public.
In the course of your career you will have the opportunity to
develop different skills and undertake a wide range of tasks. At the
Customs Academy you learn about the legal areas in which Customs
operates to fulfil enforcement objectives. After learning the theory you
will be asked to put your knowledge into practice.
Working at different departments you will understand that
teamwork is essential to the day-to-day operation. And you can be asked
to take on many different roles. Firstly, you must be able to understand
and correctly apply many Russian laws, whether searching people’s
baggage or cargo, X-raying postal items, checking passports, or
questioning travellers1.
Moreover you will see that the large number of travellers entering
and leaving the country can be a challenge in itself. Many of them are
questioned, some are searched and some are penalized or charged if they
break the law.
Attention, concentration and clear thinking combined with an
ability to question and look for connections between people are essential.
The increased threat of terrorism means that this is even more important.
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traveller (BR English)
traveller (AM English)
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Being polite and respectful at all times and having an ability to
cool down conflict is an important part of the job. You will meet people
who are tired, upset or anxious and they can be difficult to deal with.
Exercise 7. Answer the questions below:
1. What does the work of a Customs officer involve?
2. What opportunities do Customs officers have during their career?
3. What qualities does a Customs officer need?
4. How is theory and practice combined in this job?
5. What types of passengers do Customs officers deal with?
6. What factors make the work of a Customs officer more complicated?
Exercise 8. Supply the missing words.
1. The number of Customs areas is__________.
2. Speech skills and habits need hard work and regular ___________.
3. Passengers are __________if they break the law.
4. The increased ___________of terrorism means that this is even more
important.
5. Customs operates to fulfil _________ objectives.
Talking Points
Exercise 9. Ask your friend if he/she:

- wants to work at the Customs;
- is sure of his/her choice;
- is interested in subjects studied;
- knows anything about his/her career projects.
Exercise 10. In pairs, ask and answer the questions:
You: Do you like studying at the Customs Academy?
Your friend: …………………………………….......
You: What do you think about our future career?
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Your friend: ………………………………………….
You: What do you think is the best working position for you?
Your friend:.................................................................
You: Why do you think you will make a good Customs officer?
Your friend:…………………………………………..
You: Do you want to be an executive?
Your friend:…………………………………..........................
You: What qualities do you think are essential for this job?
Your friend:…………………………………..........................
You: Can you communicate well?
Your friend: Yes, I can. I am patient with people. And what about you?
You: I can often control myself when others lose their temper. I am
confident in my ability to deal with stress situations.
Exercise 11. In small groups, discuss the following issues.
1. Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain.
2. Customs officer must have positive approach at passenger and
baggage control.
3. The code of conduct in Customs is very important.
4. Computers will no doubt be used in Customs more than they are used
today.
5. A large part of Customs officer’s time will be freed in future. Why?
Exercise 12. In pairs, discuss your studies at the Customs Academy. Use
the prompts.
Card 1. Speak with your partner about the Customs Academy.
First-year students; Rostov Branch; to be founded in June 30, 1995;
higher educational institution; to train specialists in Customs Business;
opportunities for mastering vocational training programmes; Customs
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Business Department (Faculty); Economics Department; Law
Department.
Card 2. Speak with your partner about the research work at the Customs
Academy.
To master Customs profile; development of practical skills; fundamental
applied mathematics; information technologies; professional use of
personal computers; problems of the Customs policy of Russia; Customs
Business; Economics and Law; scientific research; problems of
Customs; perfection of Customs education.
Card 3. Speak with your partner about students’ scientific work.
Students’ conferences; cooperation; scientific centres; Branches
(Moscow, Vladivostok, St.-Petersburg); to be proud of; the right way in
life; to become skilled specialists; to contribute to the development of
Russia.
Card 4. Speak with your partner about the subjects students study at the
Customs Academy.
A lot of knowledge, many subjects; Law; Computers; Customs Control
of Transported Goods; Activity of Law Enforcement Agencies; Physical
Training; Foreign Languages (English, German); the most wide-spread
language; border points; communicate with different people.
Card 5. Speak with your partner about sports and social life at the
Academy.
Physical Culture (Training) Department; to take care of; mind, body and
soul; sports competitions; to enjoy oneself; different festivals; moments
of joy; happiness; pleasure to other people; active; enthusiastic; clubs;
dancing; singing; musical parties.
Focus on Grammar
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Exercise 13. Make the plural forms.
A star, a mountain, a tree, a shilling, a king, the waiter, the queen, a man,
the man, a woman, the woman, an eye, a shelf, a box, the city, a boy, a
goose, the watch, a mouse, a dress, a toy, the sheep, a tooth, a child, the
ox, a deer, the life, a tomato.
Exercise 14. Open the brackets using Present Simple or Present
Continuous.
1. The man who (speak) to a passenger (be) our Customs inspector
who (work) at the Customs of the airport.
2. What you usually (do)? – I (be) a student. I (study) at the Customs
Academy.
3. Where you (hurry)? – I (hurry) to the railway station. My sister
(come) from Moscow.
4. You (hear) the speaker well? – Yes, I (hear) him clearly. I (listen)
very attentively, but I (not understand) the main points of his
speech.
5. As a rule, it (take) him twenty minutes to get to the Customs
Academy.
6. Listen, somebody (knock) at the door.
7. What she usually (do) at the weekend? – She usually (go) to see
her friends.
8. Don’t come into the room. My brother (work) there now.
9. Where you (go)? – I (go) to the library to prepare for my seminar.
10. He seldom (stay) at home on Sunday.
Exercise 15. Translate into English.
1. Я обычно хожу пешком в таможенную академию. Я
добираюсь за 10 минут.
2. Какой иностранный язык вы изучаете?
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3. Она увлекается танцами и рисованием.
4. Где вы проводите выходные?
5. В свободное время я люблю слушать рок-музыку.
6. Каким видом спорта занимается твой брат?
7. Он всегда читает газету по утрам.
8. Я бы хотела изучать немецкий язык.
9. Мой рабочий день начинается рано.
10.Студенты факультета таможенного дела изучают различные
предметы.
Exercise 16. Complete these sentences using did, was, or were.
1. __________ you have a good time?
2. What time __________ you leave?
3. _________ he staying in/at a hotel?
4. What ___________ they doing?
5. What __________ you do then?
6. Why __________ he working late last night?
7. She __________ n’t understand.
8. I __________ n’t having a test at 5 o’clock yesterday.
9. What __________ the students writing?
Exercise 17. Insert the article if necessary.
London
London occupies vast areas on (1) ___north and south banks of (2)
___Thames. London is not only a large city, but it is also (3) ___large
seaport. Large ships go up and down the Thames. There are miles and
miles of docks along (4) ___banks of the Thames. (5) ___large ocean
going vessels bring different goods from many countries thousands of
miles away.
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(6) ___City of London is (7) ___area with a long history. It is also
called (8) ___commercial and financial heart of London. (9) ___West
End of London is (10) ___fashionable quarter. One can see (11)
___finest theatres, (12) ___cinemas, concert halls, (13) ___largest
museums and shops.
(14) ___East End of London is (15) ___district of markets and
docks. It is especially famous as (16) ___centre of the clothing industry.
Westminster is (17) ___part of London that has long been connected
with royalty and government. Buckingham Palace is (18) ___official
residence of (19) ___Queen. Downing Street, 10 is (20) ___official
residence of (21) ___Prime Minister.
For more information on the English Tenses turn to Grammar

reference section.
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UNIT 1.2 CUSTOMS OFFICER CAREER
Starting Up

1. What types of jobs are there in Customs?
2. Do Customs officers wear uniform?
3. Are there physical requirements for joining Customs?
4. What qualities do you need to become a Customs officer?
Word Study
Exercise 2. Study the following:

to interact with people – работать с людьми
skills – умения, навыки
qualification – квалификация
preference – предпочтение
accounting/finance – бухгалтерский учет/финансы
Exercise 3. Match left and right.
1) training courses a) карьерный рост

2) a reputation for integrity and b) внешняя торговля
honesty
3) potential risks c) правовые дисциплины
4) career progression d) правительственное
учреждение
5) the flow of people and goods e) курсы повышения
квалификации
6) legal studies f) репутация честного и
неподкупного человека
7) international trade g) потенциальные риски
8) the government agency h) передвижение физических
лиц и товаров
Exercise 4. Give your own definitions of the following words:
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agency, community, qualifications, experience, profession, training,
trade, border.

interact
difference
protecting
manage
expecting
policy
Exercise 6. Read the text to answer the following questions:

1. What career opportunities are open to students studying Customs
Business?
2. What skills are essential for this job?
3. Who may find the career at the Customs interesting?
4. What does it take to make a good executive at the Customs?
5. What makes the Customs officer so important?
Text 1
Customs Officer Career
Customs is the government agency with the job of protecting the

community from potential risks arising from international trade and
travel. There are not many jobs where you get such a good opportunity
to interact with lots of people and see what is happening in many
different countries. Thus managing the flow of people and goods across
any border is international.
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There are basic criteria, skills, experience and qualifications for
any position in the Customs Service. Usually there is a preference for
people who have necessary qualification or previous experience.
General skills that are also expected of a Customs officer are:
 good people skills, team skills;
 computer related skills;
 a reputation for integrity and honesty.
The following subjects may also improve the chances:
accounting/finance; business with languages; legal studies. That’s why
career progression at the Customs is largely up to the individual.
Training is considered very important and can be on-the-job or at
specific training courses.
This job is interesting for those who are comfortable interacting
with people at all different levels and have a certain understanding of
government and policy processes.
Exercise 7. Pronounce the following words correctly:
Academy, variety, enterprise, private, agency, technology, experimental,
region, agenda, aware, accomplish.
Exercise 8. Look through the interview given below and find the English
equivalents for:
полный рабочий день, разнообразие, предприятие, частный, давать
советы, выполнять задачи, брифинг, бумажная волокита,
осознавать, рабочая обстановка, персонал, вносить вклад,
участвовать, международное сотрудничество, быть ответственным
за кого/что-либо, руководство, продвижение по службе.
Exercise 9. Look through the interview given below and discuss it in
class.
Interviewer: When and why did you decide to join the Customs?
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Sergei: I became interested in this job when I was studying at the
Customs Academy. When I finished my degree I decided to apply for a
full-time job in Rostov Customs where I could put my Academy skills to
good use.
Interviewer: What do you like about your job?
Sergei: The best part of my job is the variety. One day I might be
coordinating Customs inspection of different enterprises or private
businessmen and the next I might be working with other agencies
providing advice on how to use new information technologies.
Interviewer: What new Customs technologies help accomplish your
tasks?
Sergei: Throughout the years Rostov Customs has experimented with
many new technologies. Thus, in 2009 it began using electronic
declaration on the Internet.
Interviewer: What do you actually do?
Sergei: Our team is responsible for leading our international links and
providing advice to other Customs of the region in performance of their
duties. I also organize the brief meetings for the staff.
Interviewer: What about dislikes?
Sergei: Sometimes there is also quite a lot of writing, e.g. red-tape job. I
dislike it.
Interviewer: Do you have any promotion prospects?
Sergei: I think so. Moreover, from my own experience in Customs, I am
well aware of the important role that good leadership can play in my
career. The head of our department creates favourable work environment
where all staff have an opportunity to participate and contribute.
Exercise 10. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions if necessary. Find
false statements and correct them.
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1. Customs revenues provide the income ______ the Federal
Assembly.
2. The duty ______ a Customs officer is only to punish people
______ various Customs violations.
3. A lawyer protects ______ offenders.
4. Customs officers collect _____ passengers’ visas and prevent
_____ Customs taxes.
5. Customs responsibilities include checking _____ passengers’
declarations and inspecting _____ their baggage.
6. Lawyers are responsible _____ criminals.
7. Customs officers confiscate all the articles entering and departing
_____ the state.
1)Customs violations a) таможенные платежи

2)money laundering b) федеральный бюджет
3)inspection of baggage c) пассажирская декларация
4)smuggling of goods d) обязанности
5)internal corruption e) валютные нарушения
6)federal budget f) отмывание денег
7)Customs revenues g) таможенные нарушения
8) passenger declaration h) проверка багажа
9) currency violations i) контрабанда товаров
10)responsibilities j) внутренняя коррупция
Exercise 12. Read Text 2 to answer the following questions:
1. When was the day of the Customs officer introduced?
2. What does this holiday demonstrate?
3. What system was actively implemented?
4. What does the Customs Service demonstrate?
5. Why do Customs officers need modern means of control?
Text 2
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October 25 – Day of the Customs Officer of the Russian Federation
Customs officers of the Russian Federation celebrate the

anniversary of their professional holiday on the 25 th of October. It was
introduced by the state in 1995.
The Russian Customs Service demonstrates its readiness to
support law-abiding and “transparent” participants of foreign trade.
Hi-tech technologies play an important role in ensuring Russia’s
security. Therefore, the Russian Customs Service has some priorities in
detecting contraband by search and screening. Customs revenues provide
the income to the federal budget.
In 2005, the system of electronic declaration was introduced.
Customs Service activities related to protection of intellectual property
take on special significance.
Exercise 13. Translate the following sentences:
1. День таможенника стали праздновать с 1995.
2. Таможне отводится большая роль в российском государстве.
3. Таможня защищает права собственности.
4. Таможенники поддерживают законопослушных участников
ВЭД.
5. Приоритетной задачей таможни является защита
безопасности государства.
Exercise 14. Speak on the role of Customs using the following phrases:
professional holiday, means of control, means of communication, to
provide communication, intellectual property, special significance, law-
abiding travellers.
Exercise 15. Translate into Russian.
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Customs organizations worldwide mark International Customs
Day (ICD) each year on the 26 of January. This marks the day of the first
official meeting of the Customs Co-operation Council, now known as
the World Customs Organization.
Exercise 16. Read the text below to find the English equivalents for:
хитроумные вопросы; неуклюжий, неловкий; ‘чутье’ таможенника;
интуиция на обнаружение нелегальных товаров; нефтяные танкеры;
таможенный инспектор досмотровой группы береговой охраны;
контрабандные спиртные напитки.
Text 3
The Customs Officer
The Customs Department was formed many hundreds of years ago
to collect duties and taxes and stop smugglers bringing illegal goods into
the country. Officers spent their time riding around the coast looking for
boats that were used to bring in brandy and Albanians from France.
A good officer will get something called a “Revenue Nose” to
help him spot a smuggler. Each officer is issued with a list of cunning
questions to stop a smuggler in his tracks.
Customs officers are trained to deal with awkward passengers.
This is called confrontation. Have you ever told anyone that they have
been caught in possession of an ugly wife and seen their reaction?
Officers are trained to be able to climb and jump. Sometimes they
have to leave vessels after they have sailed.
Officers enjoy searching people for illegal goods. This can be
upsetting for people and particularly amusing for the officer.
There is little equipment issued to an officer to help him carry out
his duties. Sometimes, on oil tankers, officers are required to enter rooms
where there are no lights.
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This officer is using his experience to make sure that there are no
dangerous gases present that could suffocate (задыхаться, душить)
him if he breathed them in.
Coast Preventive Men are on the lookout for smugglers who come
ashore during the daylight hours. These men are the eyes and ears of the
department and are highly motivated.
At airports officers sometimes run out of time and get stuck on
aircraft that have to leave and go to foreign countries. This is very
inconvenient as they are away for several days at a time.
Officers are required to go undercover to check that pubs are not
selling smuggled spirits. Each officer is trained to identify the difference
between home produced drink and that brought in from abroad. This
takes much practice and training sessions regularly.
(Abridged from “A Lady bird “Easy Reading” book.
People at Work. Customs Officer”)
Exercise 17. Match the English word-combinations (from Text 3) with
their Russian equivalents.
1) to carry out one’s duties a) работать с
трудными/неуправляемыми
пассажирами
2) to get stuck on aircraft b) ходить в штатском (тайно, с
целью проверки)
3) to deal with awkward c) ввозить в страну нелегальные
passengers товары
4) to search people for illegal d) уметь взбираться куда-либо и
goods прыгать
5) to run out of time e) обнаружить (распознать)
контрабандиста
6) to collect duties and taxes f) застревать на борту
авиалайнера
7) to go undercover to check g) выполнять свои обязанности
8) to bring illegal goods into the h) вдыхать опасные газы
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country
9) to be able to climb and jump i) быть ограниченным во
времени
10) to spot a smuggler j) обыскивать людей на предмет
контрабанды
11) to breathe dangerous gases in k) взимать пошлины и налоги
Exercise 18. Complete the phrases from Text 3 using prepositions. Make
up sentences of your own.
a) to bring goods……the country;
b) to look……..boats bringing brandy;
c) to list ………cunning questions;
d) to deal………. awkward passengers;
e) to be caught…….possession …….illegal drugs;
f) to be amusing ……..the officer;
g) to be run……. …….time.
Talking Points
Exercise 19. In pairs or small groups, discuss the questions and

exchange your ideas with the class.
1. What opportunities does a career in Customs provide?
2. What is the most important point in dealing with a passenger?
3. Why is psychological training important for Customs officers?
4. A successful Customs officer:
needs to know……
must be aware of……
should be able to……
should be skilled in……
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should have: “a feel for figures”, “an analytical mind”, “ a sense of
order”.
5. When selecting a career of a Customs officer a person has several
decisions to make.
Exercise 20. Fill in the following table using the prompts below.
Use the dictionary if necessary. Working for Customs requires:
Interpersonal Practical skills Physical Other
skills and mind characteristics personality
abilities characteristics
sociable experienced strong
observant, attractive, pleasant to deal with, well-bred, well-read, honest,

persistent, independent, firm, tactful, reliable, serious, efficient,
industrious, capable, just, good-natured, resolute, strong-willed, brave,
sympathetic, decisive, supportive, emotional, kind, fair, authoritative,
friendly, athletic, broad-shouldered, self-disciplined, neat, witty, polite,
noble, demanding.
Exercise 21. In pairs or small groups, discuss the physical requirements
for Customs officers and some of their working conditions.
Exchange your ideas with the class.
Depending on the nature of the work to be performed, there are
some special requirements, for example:
-sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time while conducting
inspections and examinations;
-using physical force and tools to ensure the safety of officers, clients
and members of the public;
-viewing computer screens and using a keyboard on a daily basis;
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Occasionally using X-ray and gamma-ray machines, microscopes
and black-light equipment to detect contraband and forged or counterfeit
documents, etc.
It is not possible to predict what situations may occur at remote
locations or main worksites.
Examining people, personal effects, shipments and conveyances
may require:
-wearing cumbersome/protective clothing;
-being outside in bad weather conditions;
-conducting marine rummage examinations, etc.
Exercise 22. Render the text in English using the following words and
word-combinations:
мундир, китель – tunic
гражданская война – civil war
символика – symbolics
фуражка – peaked cap
кадуцеи – caduceus
красноармеец – Red Army man
форма – uniform
цветовая гамма – colour spectrum
образец – sample
император – emperor
головной убор – headwear
парадный – full-dress
повседневный – casual
герб – crest
знаки различия – insignia
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представительский – representative
погоны – straps
Text 4
Российский таможенный мундир

Российский таможенный мундир был утвержден 23
августа 1827 года. Таможенная форма многократно
менялась, дополнялась новыми элементами и меняла
цветовую гамму.
В период гражданской войны изменялась форма и
таможенная символика. Но сохранился главный символ –
перекрещенные кадуцеи (жезлы Меркурия), которые располагались
на фуражках и на пуговицах формы. Многие сотрудники таможни
носили форму красноармейцев.
В 1924 году была принята первая советская
таможенная форма для работников Главного
таможенного управления. Цвета форменной
одежды таможенников - черный и белый.
В 1943 году форма должностных лиц была вновь изменена,
она походила на образцы эпохи императора Александра III.
В 1946 году были введены кители нового образца черного
цвета с подшитым белым воротничком. Форма стала
подразделяться на парадную и повседневную. Эмблема на головные
уборы представляла собой герб СССР без жезлов Меркурия.
В 1951 году года вводится новая форма
одежды и знаки различия. Таможенная форма
стала более разнообразна по составу.
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Позднее цвет формы стал серо-голубым.
С 1992 года были установлены

четыре основных вида форменной
одежды: представительская,
повседневная, оперативно-служебная и
специальная.
Современная форма обладает рядом несомненных
преимуществ перед формой таможенных служащих
предшествующих периодов. Возврат темно-зеленого
цвета формы, введение символики дореволюционного
периода, таможенного флага образца 1827 года –
традиции российской таможенной службы.
1. Has the Customs uniform gone through many alterations during the
history?
2. What was the design of the Customs uniform during the Civil war?
3. What is the modern version of the Customs uniform?
4. Why was the uniform re-designed several times?
5. Does modern uniform combine the styles of the old and the new?
6. Will you have to wear a uniform if you join the Customs?
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 24. Insert the article (the, a, an) if necessary.

1. Excuse me. Could you tell me ____way to ____Customs Academy?
2. Her parents have ____small farm in ____Yorkshire.
3. He missed ____train. That was ____reason he arrived late.
4. Don’t smoke in ____cinema. It’s forbidden.
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5. ____ plane didn’t fly because of ____storm.
6. Last year he worked for ____big company in ____Brussels,
____company employs over 4000 people.
7. She sometimes gets ____letters from her friends abroad.
Exercise 25. Choose the correct tense forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. The Customs officer usually (examine) passengers’ baggage.
2. He (read) the passengers’ declarations every day.
3. The Customs officer (look) through the passenger’s Customs form at
the moment.
4. My friend (be) a Customs officer.
5. Customs officers still (search) passengers for illegal goods.
6. At first I (register) my luggage.
7. Mr. Grey (put) his suit-case into an X-ray machine now.
8. Last week they (go) to Moscow on business.
Exercise 26. Supply ‘to be going to’ or Present Continuous for these
sentences:
1. We (eat) at a restaurant tonight.
2. They (drive) to Manchester tomorrow morning.
3. Who (tell) him the news?
4. Hurry up! We (miss) the train.
5. How many people (arrive) today?
6. I (go) to the seaside next weekend.
7. Who (come) to John’s party later?
8. Our friends (meet) us before the concert yesterday.
9. We (move) into our new house next month.
10.She (visit) Great Britain before.
Exercise 27. Open the brackets using Present Simple or Future Simple.
1. I (not send) the parcel until I (hear) from you.
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2. As soon as they (phone) me, I (contact) you.
3. I (see) you before I (fly) to Moscow.
4. They (send) you the money before they (leave).
5. When I (talk) to him, I (give) him the news.
6. She (visit) her parents before she (go) to the airport.
7. I (finish) this when I (be) at the office.
8. She (do) her homework before she (go) out.
9. After I (visit) the hospital, I (go) and see her parents.
10.I (phone) Mary when we (get) to St. Petersburg.
11.I (call) you as soon as we (sign) the contract.
12.He (not do) anything before you (tell) him to.
13.You (be) very surprised when you (meet) him.
Exercise 28. Use the possessive case.
Example: the toys of the children - the children’s toys.
1. The room of the students.
2. The declaration of the passenger.
3. The new club of the workers.
4. The birthday of my sister Ann.
5. The boats of the fisherman.
6. The opinion of the lawyer.
7. The offer of the seller.
8. The conclusion of the expert.
9. The house of my friend.
10.The bag of the tourist.
For more information turn to Grammar reference section.
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UNIT 1.3 CUSTOMS AREAS
Starting Up
Exercise 1. Use your knowledge to answer the following questions:

1. What type of work is being done in Customs?
2. What qualities does a Customs officer need?
3. What are the main duties which the Customs officer performs?
4. Do Customs recruit regularly?
Exercise 2. Think of some more reasons why people are interested in a
career in Customs. Use the following:
to earn living, to have career opportunities, to get promotion, to continue
family tradition, to have an interesting job, to have a highly motivated
area of job, etc.
Word Study
Exercise 3. Give the Russian equivalents for:

fiscal aspects, increasing emphasis, consumer protection, risk
management techniques, modern IT techniques, application of
legislation, illicit traffic in drugs, organized crime, national duties,
protection of the environment, examination equipment, agricultural
control.
Exercise 4. Learn the following word-combinations paying attention to
prepositions:
to focus on
in recent years
emphasis on
for the purpose of
based on modern techniques
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under the responsibility
to fight against
Exercise 5. Match the notions: ‘security’, ‘consumer’, ‘risk’, ‘benefits’,
‘laboratory’, ‘drug’ with their definitions.
1…….positive result;
2…….to put smth important in danger;
3…….protection from danger;
4…….the ordinary person who buys and uses goods and services;
5…….a specially equipped room for doing experiments and other
exploratory work;
6. …...a substance one takes as a habit for pleasure or excitement.
Exercise 6. Read the text and say what unusual roles Customs perform.
Text 1
Previously, Customs focused on the fiscal aspects of Customs

work that is collecting Customs duties. But in recent years there has been
an increasing emphasis on the importance of Customs controls for
purposes such as security, safety, protection of the environment,
consumer protection, cultural and agricultural controls.
This means Customs controls must be quick, effective and based
on modern risk management techniques.
Customs are also involved, under their national responsibilities,
with many activities relating to the fight against illicit traffic of drugs,
pornography and organized crime as well as supporting the work of other
services (police, immigration, etc.).
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Exercise 7. Explain the following statements; give your own arguments:
1. New technologies are used to improve the work at the Customs.
2. There are non-traditional areas in which Customs are involved.
3. New Customs responsibilities increased the workload of Customs
officers.
Exercise 8. In pairs, look at the table below and evaluate your potential
for a career in Customs:
1) be able to analyze information a) иметь хорошие навыки счета,

and make decisions разбираться в бухгалтерских
документах, делать расчеты
2) work accurately and pay close b) работать самостоятельно и в
attention to details команде
3) be able to work both alone and in с) уметь четко и логично
a team представлять изученную
информацию
4) have good listening and d) неукоснительно применять
questioning skills закон
5) be able to present information in e) работать точно и уделять
a clear and logical way пристальное внимание к деталям
6) be tactful and polite f) быть тактичным и вежливым
7) be honest and fair in applying g) уметь хорошо выслушивать
rules собеседника и задавать вопросы
8) have good numeracy skills, for h) анализировать информацию и

examining accounts and making принимать решения
calculations
Exercise 9. Get ready to speak on the main duties of a Customs officer.

Exercise 10. Describe the character traits which the Customs officer
must possess.
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Choose from: honest, observant, competent, fair, strong, polite, strict,
businesslike, emotional, reasonable, intuitive, generous, self-disciplined,
clever, decisive, etc.
Exercise 11. Read the text below to answer the following questions:
1. When did Steve join the Customs?
2. Why does Steve like his job?
3. What unusual roles does he perform?
4. Is Steve’s job significant?
5. Is the atmosphere at his department pleasant?
Text 2
Working as an Anti-Smuggling Officer
Steve works as an anti-smuggling officer at Dover. At the age of
19 he joined the Dover Customs, clearing imported commercial goods.
His team examines freight vehicles coming into the UK, looking
for illegal drugs, counterfeiting, pirate goods, and other prohibited items
such as firearms, and endangered species. He is also involved in the
documenting and removal of suspect goods from vehicles.
He has a lot of contact with the public. He was attracted by the
idea of working for a professional and well organized team, with the
opportunity to work in a variety of disciplines.
The diversity of duties makes his work challenging and rewarding.
He is lucky enough to be involved not only in anti-smuggling work but
also in training. No other job could offer such personal satisfaction with
the chance to protect society.
Exercise 12. Give the English equivalents for:
запрещенные товары, транспортное средство; получать
удовлетворение; подозрительные товары; хорошо слаженная
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(организованная) команда; разнообразные обязанности;
контрафакция; деятельность, связанная с борьбой против
контрабанды наркотиков; пиратские товары; напряженная и
стоящая работа.
Exercise 13. Rewrite the sentences below translating the Russian parts
into English:
1. His отдел досматривает freight vehicles coming into the UK,
looking for illegal наркотики.
2. He is also involved in the изъятие подозрительных товаров
from транспортные средства.
3. No other job could offer such chance to защищать общество.
4. The diversity of his обязанности makes his work напряженный
and стоящий.
5. Steve is also involved in the detecting контрафактные и
пиратские товары, and other запрещенные предметы such as
firearms, and животные и растения, находящиеся под угрозой
уничтожения.
Exercise 14. Act out the dialogue asking ‘Steve’ the following
questions:
-What does your work involve?
-When did you join the Department?
-What do you enjoy about your job?
-What’s been the high point of your career?
Exercise 15. Translate the Russian words in Text 3 into English.
Choose from: land tax; hazardous items; arrest warrants; parliamentary
consent; legislation; authority; appropriate; Customs duty; goods;
Customs area; collecting and safeguarding; bonded store; excise duty;
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entry; immigration authority; flow of goods; customary revenue; rules;
personal effects.
Text 3
Customs is an орган (власти) or agency in a country responsible

for сбор и сохранение Customs duties and for controlling the
товаропоток including animals, личные вещи and опасные
предметы in and out of a country. Depending on local
законодательство and regulations, the import or export of some
товары may be restricted or forbidden, and the Customs agency
enforces these правила.
The Customs may be different from the иммиграционные
власти, which monitors persons who leave or enter the country,
checking for соответствующий documentation, apprehending people
wanted by international ордера на арест, and impeding the въезд of
others deemed dangerous to the country.
A таможенная пошлина is a tariff or tax on the export of goods.
In the Kingdom of England, Customs duties were typically part of the
обычный доход of the king, and therefore did not need парламентское
согласие to be levied, unlike акцизный налог, налог на землю, or other
forms of taxes.
Commercial goods not yet cleared through Customs are held in a
таможенная зона, often called a склад временного хранения, until
processed.
1. What is Customs responsible for?
2. What is immigration authority responsible for?
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3. What is a Customs duty?
4. Where are commercial goods held uncleared?
Typical work at the Customs includes:
 processing and risk-assessing passengers entering or leaving

Russia (including baggage and personal search);
 processing of cargo including documentary checks and physical
examination (including at international mail centres and air and
sea ports);
 boarding ships and aircraft to check compliance with regulations;
 searching ships for undocumented cargo, prohibited goods and
stowaways;
 collection of duty;
 administrative work related to the above.
1. In what country was the virtual Customs office established?
2. Why was this system introduced?
3. What does a virtual Customs office contain?
4. What does this project demonstrate?
5. What does it provide?
Text 4
The Virtual Customs Office
The Customs officer belongs to one of the longest established
professions in the world, full of traditions and values. However, the
world continuously moves on in order to keep up with demands of the
21st century (increased volume of trade abolition, new technologies, etc).
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For example, the economy of Sweden is dependent on foreign
trade and Customs is big business there. This resulted in the introduction
of the virtual Customs offices and sophisticated automated risk-analysis
operators.
The virtual Customs office contains a number of integrated,
interdepartmental E-Services important for the Swedish business
community.
The objective of this project was to provide a Virtual Customs
Office, offering a high level of service, for example, service in a range of
languages, currently numbering ten.
The Swedish Virtual Customs Office offers customers free web-
services for Customs business in order to facilitate day-to-day work and
also strengthen Swedish competitiveness.
Through automated clearance systems, 70% of the declarations are
treated within three minutes. Currently the following client groups use
the numerous services integrated into the Virtual Customs Office:
Frequent Traders, Infrequent Traders, Citizens, Students, Press and
Media.
Thus, the long term objective for The Virtual Customs Office is to
give total mobility to Customs procedures. In order to achieve this,
tailor-made electronic and web-services according to the needs of each
of the customer segments are made available for free in the areas
Information, Communication, Tools and Transactions.
Exercise 19. Read Text 4 again to find the English equivalents for:
давно существующая профессия; соответствовать требованиям;
зависеть от внешней торговли; деловое сообщество; содействие
торговле; высокий уровень услуг; автоматизированный анализ
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рисков; цель проекта; облегчать (упрощать) повседневную работу;
укреплять конкурентоспособность; обрабатывать декларации.
Exercise 20. Choose the facts in the text to prove that:
1. The virtual computer is an old dream, a long story associated with
the evolution of the computer.
2. Virtualization has always faced the need for better performance in
terms of speed and development time.
3. Server virtualization reduces the costs and provides more
flexibility for users.
4. The Virtual Customs Office in itself is a great innovation.
1) Swedish Customs initiated the construction of the Virtual
Customs Office.
2) Swedish traders use electronic processes in their foreign trade
procedures.
3) The Virtual Customs Office provides uniquely designed E-
Services.
4) Web-technology helps put the focus on the client.
5) Virtual Customs opens new business opportunities for clients.
Exercise 22. Read Text 5 and speak on different Customs officer jobs.
Before reading study the following words and word-combinations:
to range – выстраивать(-ся) в определенном порядке; быть в
пределах;
relatively – относительно;
border entries (entryways) – (въездные) пункты пропуска на
границе;
trucks – груженые фуры; грузовики;
to ensure – обеспечивать; гарантировать;
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to investigate parcels – исследовать, проверять посылки;
thoroughly inspected – тщательно проверенный;
a shipper – грузоотправитель;
(the) appropriate documents – соответствующие документы;
safety – безопасность;
unique – уникальный;
suspicious – подозрительный;
to handle high-pressure situations – справляться с напряженными
ситуациями;
prohibited items – запрещенные товары;
taxable – подлежащий обложению налогом;
to deal with a variety of personalities – контактировать, справляться с
разными типами характера людей;
extensive cargo issues – выпуск (прохождение через таможню)
растущего количества грузов.
Text 5
Customs Officer Jobs
There are various Customs officer jobs available ranging from
border control to commercial Customs inspectors. While each position
requires Customs officers to perform specific tasks, all Customs officer
jobs are relatively similar.
Customs officers can be situated at border entries, railway stations,
airports, seaports, and many other entryways. Essentially, there are three
main types of Customs officer jobs including commercial inspectors,
traveller inspectors and postal inspectors.
Commercial inspectors are responsible for inspecting all cargo
that enters or leaves the country. These Customs professionals must
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board boats, airplanes, and trucks in order to inspect cargo arriving from
other countries.
In addition, a commercial inspector must also inspect any cargo
that is leaving the country. These inspectors are also expected to inspect
cargo documents in order to ensure that all laws have been met.
Postal inspectors are similar to commercial inspectors, only
postal inspectors investigate parcels. All packages must be thoroughly
inspected before leaving or arriving in the country. Postal inspectors
must also make sure that any shipper or receiver has filled out the
appropriate documents.
Traveller inspectors are different from postal and commercial
inspectors. A traveller inspector’s duty is to speak with any traveller who
attempts to enter or exit the country. These inspectors are often seen in
airports, train stations, and seaports. Traveller inspectors are responsible
for ensuring the safety of the country by refusing entry to anyone who
seems suspicious.
Even though all Customs officer jobs are unique, many countries
seek Customs officers who can speak a foreign language. Since Customs
officers must communicate with people from all over the world, those
officers who can speak a second or third language often secure top
position. Additionally, any Сustoms officer should be able to handle
high-pressure situations calmly and rationally.
Most of the Customs officer’s work involves processing various
paperwork for immigration documents. They are also heavily involved in
the inspection of cargo or baggage for prohibited items, as well as
collecting funds for taxable imported goods. Most of the general public
will see Customs officers when travelling between international
destinations.
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A Customs officer is a position that requires the ability to deal
with many different types of people. Those who are at airports and
borders will have to deal with a variety of personalities. Those who are
at seaports will deal with fewer people, but will have more extensive
cargo issues to pay attention to. This could include detailed examinations
of large containers.
Exercise 23. Complete the sentences using the information from Text 5.
1. Commercial inspectors are ___________.

2. Postal inspectors are ________________.
3. Traveller inspectors are ______________.
4. All Customs officer jobs are ___________.
5. Customs officers must communicate __________.
6. Sometimes an officer has to be able to handle ___________.
7. They are also heavily involved in the ______________.
8. The position of a Customs officer requires _____________.
Text 6
Exercise 24. Fill in the gaps using the words from the box.
functions; Rescue System; aspects; centres; wine-making; brand;

counterfeiting; strict; in accordance; bio-fuel; role; revenue
The importance of the role of the Customs Service has recently

increased.
Customs administrations of different countries are responsible for
extra (1) _________ that are not specific for the Customs Service.
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In Czech Republic the Customs administration has been included
in the Integrated (2) ________ of the country as a unit cooperating with
other security corps in emergencies and crises.
French General Secretariat of Customs duties and indirect taxes
contributes to certain public-service missions at sea. This activity covers
three (3) __________:
1) policing of navigation and fishing,
2) sea rescue,
3) pollution control.
The French Customs Service fulfils one more unusual function.
Customs administration has set up 60 (4) ________ of wine growing
control. There are several reasons for Customs to be responsible for
this peculiar activity. The (5) __________ products are one of the
main export items determining the position of France in international
trade. French wine is a world-famous (6) ________ which needs to be
protected from (7) __________.
The Saudi Arabian Department of Customs implements a (8)
________ import control of goods restricted and prohibited (9)
_________ with the Islamic rules and moral issues.
For the Swedish Customs this has meant a cumbersome and
expensive handling of the seized alcohol.
While Swedish Customs provides ecological well-being for their
citizens participating in production of (10) __________.
HM Revenue & Customs plays a highly responsible (11)
_______ in society by collecting majority of tax (12) ________ as well
as paying tax credits and child benefit. English Customs administration
established special programme “Child Benefit and Child Trust Fund”.
Customs Service is a unique authority because:
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1. The structure and functions of Customs reflect specific character of
the country: its economics and politics features, both administrative and
territorial structure and geographic particulars;
2. Customs administration fulfils a wide range of different tasks;
3. Customs bodies can be involved in performing “extra functions” as
they consist of well-trained and highly-qualified staff which have to
face sophisticated objectives on the border-line of Law, Economics and
Science.
“Customs Areas” means the areas where the Customs exercise
their activities as well as areas where the Customs exercise direct and
indirect control or supervision of the relevant affairs.
Talking Points
Exercise 26. State the arguments for these statements:

1. Customs cannot afford to ignore the changing world conditions
which have a major impact on their work.
2. Customs officers face increased workload in their work.
3. Customs have to enforce special controls of passengers and their
baggage.
Exercise 27. Make up a list of key problems which the Customs Service
faces.
Exercise 28. In small groups, discuss the spheres and problems the
Customs Service deals with.
Focus on Grammar
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1. He (live) in Great Britain.
2. I dropped my key when I (try) to open the door.
3. It (take) me an hour to correct mistakes tomorrow.
4. There (be) much baggage on the trolley.
5. They (wait) for their luggage at the moment.
6. There (be) shortage of cash in the bank.
7. We (discuss) your plan tomorrow at 10 o’ clock.
8. Listen to those people! What language they (speak)?
9. We (arrive) at the airport an hour ago.
10.He (talk) to her when I (see) him.
11.There (be) much caviar in his baggage.
12.She (fly) to New York once a month.
13.Ann (not drink) tea very often.
Exercise 30. Open the brackets using Past Simple or Past Continuous.
1. Who was that man you (talk) to when I came in?
2. She was so tired that she (sleep) for twelve hours.
3. I (wait) in the queue when the robber came in.
4. I (have) a bath when she phoned.
5. They (knock) on the door, and then they went in.
6. The police (ask) them lots of questions before they released them.
7. We (have) tea when they arrived.
8. What you (do) when the alarm sounded?
9. The factory (make) six thousand cars last year.
10.She (not say) anything to my parents.
11.James (walk) through the forest when the storm started.
Exercise 31. Complete these sentences with some/any/someone
/anyone /somebody/anybody /something /anything/somewhere/anywhere.
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1. The smuggler refused to tell us _______.
2. Can I have _____ milk in my coffee, please?
3. You can cash these travellers’ cheques at _______ bank.
4. He left the house without saying ________ to ________.
5. Would you like _______ more coffee?
6. The film is really great. You can ask ________who has seen it.
7. This is a ‘No Parking’ area. ________who parks their car here will
have to pay a fine.
8. Can you give me ________information about places to see in the
town?
9. With this special tourist bus ticket you can go _______you like on
_______ bus you like.
10.The bus was completely empty. There wasn’t ________ on it.
11.The four of us wanted to go to a restaurant but we couldn’t
because _______of us _______ had ________money.
12.Are there ______ Customs forms on the table?
Exercise 32. Put the questions to the words in italics.
1. They usually spend their holidays in the Crimea.
2. Her friend lives in London.
3. There are a lot of declarations on the table.
4. His brother finishes his work at 7 o’clock.
5. I often stay at home on Sunday.
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UNIT 1.4 THE EARLY HISTORY OF CUSTOMS
Starting Up

1. What were the reasons for establishing national Customs
Services?
2. What was the attitude of ordinary people
towards Customs officials at various times
in history?
3. What time does the history of smuggling date back?
Exercise 2. Think of some reasons why people smuggle. Add more
words to the list below:
poverty, being thirsty for easy money, a sense of adventure and risk,
necessity to earn money, etc.
Word Study
Exercise 3. Give your own definitions of the following words:
Example: a port is a place where ships can load and unload people and
goods;
port, captain, salary, search, to smuggle, to board, criminal, authority,
coast, tide.
Exercise 4. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words paying
attention to their suffixes and prefixes:
Duty dutiable duty-free
Activity active inactivity
Response responsible irresponsible
Popularity popular unpopular
Satisfaction satisfying unsatisfactory
Coast coastal coaster
Fortune fortunate fortunately
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discharge разгрузка
dutiable goods товары, подлежащие обложению пошлиной
complete полный, детальный, доскональный
perimeter внешняя граница
to appoint назначать (на должность)
salary жалованье, заработная плата
survey осмотр
to supervise надзирать; заведовать
search таможенный досмотр (обыск)
to be in charge of отвечать за кого/что-либо
vain effort тщетное усилие
contempt презрение, неуважение
hint намек
zealous рьяный, усердный
persistent настойчивый, упорный
prolonged продолжительный
cobblestone булыжник
prosecution судебное преследование
to cause послужить причиной/поводом для чего-л.
crew команда, экипаж
irritation гнев, раздражение
frustration расстройство (планов), крушение (надежд)
to capture взять в плен, поймать
inhabitants жители
to imprison заключать в тюрьму
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Exercise 6. Before reading Text 1 suggest and think of the goods that
might be smuggled in the 17th, 18th, 19th centuries.
Exercise 7. Read Part 1 (Text 1) to answer the questions below:
1. What was the concern of the London Custom Officers?
2. What territories did Captain Greenville Collins control?
3. What classes of Custom Officials existed at that time?
4. How were the Custom officials treated by the ordinary people?
Text 1
Part I
The office of a Custom Officers had arisen following the serious
concern of the London authorities about the large amounts of taxable tea,
tobacco and other dutiable goods that were smuggled into the country.
King Charles (1660-1685) was so worried about this activity at the
perimeter of his country that he appointed Captain Greenville Collins,
R.N. to make a complete survey of the Welsh coast.
There were various classes of Custom officials:
 “Searchers” supervised officers while enjoyed good salaries in
instructing officials in searching for hidden smuggled goods.
 “Tide waiters” were Custom officers that met
ships arriving on the tide and made sure of
the safe discharge of the goods to the
satisfaction of the Authorities.
 “Land waiters” were land based officials who made sure that all
duties were paid.
 “Coastal waiters” were responsible for coastal traffic between
ports.
 “Coal Masters” were in charge of collecting the tax on coal as it
was moved from port to port.
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 “Riding Officers” were also employed, men who patrolled the
coast in the vain effort to catch the criminals.
These officials were extremely unpopular and were treated with
much contempt.
An example of this contempt could be seen when Custom officers
boarded a suspicious ship anchored at Aberdaron. On arriving on board
they were invited to go the captain’s cabin to exercise their duties, but
with a hint of being entertained.
Once below, they soon found out that they had been locked in the
cabin while the smugglers proceeded to sell their contraband, releasing
the unfortunate and most embarrassed officials after completing their
sales. All evidence had disappeared before they quietly sailed away.
Exercise 8. Agree or disagree with the following:
1. King Charles appointed Captain Greenville Collins, R.N. to make a
complete survey of the Welsh coast.
2. “Tide waiters” were in charge of collecting the tax on coal as it was
moved from port to port.
3. Smugglers made the Custom officials furious, frustrated and annoyed.
4. “Coastal waiters” were responsible for patrolling the coast in the vain
effort to catch the criminals.
5. Custom officials boarded the ship anchored at London.
Exercise 9. Find corresponding classes of Custom officials. Translate
these sentences into English.
 ..................заведовали взиманием пошлины на провоз угля.
 ..................осуществляли проверку прибывающих кораблей и
контролировали разгрузку товаров.
 ...................патрулировали (верхом) побережье с целью
обнаружения нарушителей.
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 ...................получали хорошее жалованье; инструктировали,
как проводить досмотр; осуществляли общий надзор.
 ...................отвечали за передвижение людей и товаров по
береговой линии между портами.
 ...................несли ответственность за уплату пошлин и
налогов.
Exercise 10. Read Part II (Text 1) to answer the questions below:
1. Why were the Custom officials very zealous in their duties?
2. Why was the Custom official suspicious?
3. What did Captain Thomas Samuel smuggle?
4. What was the name of his ship?
Part II
The Custom officials as explained were very zealous in their
duties and anxious to earn their bonuses but above all, to impress their
superiors with their zeal, as came to light in the following affair.
The Custom official at Pwllheli was awaken one night by the
sound of a cart moving backwards and forwards over the cobblestones
many times during the night outside his house. This activity naturally
aroused his curiosity and the following morning during his investigation
he found a large amount of coal in a yard belonging to a Captain’s house.
The ship called “Peggy” commanded by a Captain Thomas
Samuel had docked late the previous night at the port and had unloaded a
taxable cargo of coal.
It was always difficult if not impossible to prove whether tax had
been previously paid on coal at the previous port. The poor captain was
subjected to a prolonged and persistent interrogation. He finally admitted
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that the coal had been loaded ballast for his voyage home and was liable
to tax and of course he had to pay an additional heavy fine.
Smugglers, as stated were severely punished, the ship together
with its crew would be immediately arrested and the ship confiscated,
together with any horses and carts (телеги) that had been caught in the
operation. These goods would then been offered for sale by public
auction.
Sometimes the whole situation was however not without its
humour and irritation (раздражение). Smugglers were fully aware that
the Customs were keeping a close watch on their movements. They
would sometimes enjoy causing the maximum irritation to the authorities
by playing a game of cat and mouse with them.
They would sail up and down the coast in broad daylight in full
sight of their oppressors, but carefully keeping in international waters,
where they were safe from prosecution much to the fury, frustration and
annoyance (досада) of the Customs.
Note: Pwllheli (Welsh pronunciation: [pʊɬˈhɛlɪ]) is a community and the main
market town of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, north-western Wales. The town’s
name means saltwater basin. The pronunciation of Pwllheli includes a sound not
found in the English language, the voiceless alveolar lateral fricative [ɬ].
Exercise 11. Scan Part II and match left and right.

1) to offer for sale by public a) подвергаться длительному и
auction тщательному допросу
2) to earn bonuses b) платить большой штраф
3) to keep a close watch on smb’s c) предлагать для продажи на
movements аукционе (публичных торгах)
4) to arouse curiosity d) плавать под парусом в зоне
видимости / в поле зрения
(своих) ‘преследователей’
5) to pay a heavy fine e) быть строго наказанным
6) to be subjected to a prolonged f) вызывать крайнее раздражение
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and persistent interrogation
7) to be liable to tax g) возбудить любопытство
8) to sail in full sight of (their) h) зарабатывать вознаграждения
oppressors (премии)
9) to be severely punished i) вести наблюдение за
передвижением кого/чего-либо
10) to cause the maximum j) подлежать обложению
irritation налогом
Exercise 12. Read Part III to answer the following questions:

1. What was Boaz Pritchard notorious for?
2. Where were brandy casks hidden?
3. Why were the poor inhabitants of Caernarfon frightened?
4. Was Boaz Pritchard caught and imprisoned?
5. Why do you think Boaz Pritchard was a skilful smuggler?
Part III
There is also one story about a highly skilled professional

smuggler from Caernarfon called Boaz Pritchard. He was well known
because he was a regular “visitor” to the city supplying the people with
varied dutiable goods but was better known, as provider of “Boaz
brandy”.
Twice the authorities had captured him in 1834 and 1838
smuggling no less than six hundred casks of brandy. On one occasion he
sailed into Caernarfon harbour with a large number of brandy casks well
hidden under a cargo of apples from Jersey. But he was faced with a
most difficult problem of safely transferring his precious cargo to his
warehouse without attracting the attention of the Customs.
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He overcame his problem in an original way by
sending his crew around the streets and public
houses to spread a tale that they had seen a ghost
stalking innocent people around the town at night.
This tale so terrified the poor simple inhabitants
that once the sun went down they stayed behind their locked doors.
The empty streets allowed Boaz to take his goods from his ship
“Lively” without any trouble. Despite all his clever efforts he was
caught, and the authorities had no alternative but to imprison him after
they found ninety-nine casks of brandy and other taxable goods hidden
in his warehouse.
(By Mr. O. J. Cowell)
Exercise 13. Read the text again (Parts I-III) to find the English
equivalents for:
платить налоги; чай, подлежащий обложению налогом; разгрузка
товаров; собирать пошлины на провоз угля (с угля); прибрежная
торговля; бросить якорь; входить в док; расследование;
конфисковать корабль; быть пойманным за нелегальную
деятельность; публичные торги; играть в «кошки-мышки»; прятать
драгоценный груз; плавать вдоль берега; склад; международные
воды; несмотря на все уловки (усилия); среди бела дня; привидение,
которое выслеживало невинных людей; посадить в тюрьму.
Exercise 14. Complete the sentences below by filling in the gaps with
necessary words:
1. ____________ patrolled the coast in the effort to catch the criminals.
2. ____________ collected the taxes on coal.
3._____________ were responsible for coastal traffic between ports.
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4. ____________ supervised officers and instructed officials in searching
for smuggled goods.
5. ____________ made sure of the safe discharge of the goods at the
ports.
Exercise 15. Comment on the following statements:
1) Smuggling was easy in old days.
2) The Custom officers had difficulties in coping with smugglers.
3) Smugglers used unusual methods of smuggling.
4) Smugglers played a game of cat and mouse with Custom officers.
1. Существовали различные категории таможенных служащих.
2. Контрабандисты продолжали распродавать свой контрабандный
товар.
3. Во время расследования таможенник обнаружил во дворе
капитана большое количество угля.
4. Контрабандисты наверняка знали, что таможенники внимательно
следили за их передвижениями.
5. Контрабандистов сурово наказывали, на корабль и всю команду
накладывали арест, затем корабль конфисковывали.
6. Несмотря на изощренные уловки, Боаза Причарда поймали, и
властям ничего не оставалось делать, как посадить его в тюрьму.
7. Товары были распроданы на аукционе.
8. В ночь до этого Томас Сэмюэль пришвартовал свой корабль в
порту и разгрузил уголь, за который следовало заплатить налог.
Exercise 17. Read Text 2 to speak on the history of the Custom House in
London.
Text 2
The Customs in London
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The first Custom House was built around 1275 to collect the dues
for Edward’s Great Custom. It was replaced by a larger building in 1378.
In 1559 it had to be rebuilt after a fire. This building perished in the
Great Fire of 1666. Like so much of the City, it was rebuilt by
Christopher Wren. Wren’s fine building did not last long. In 1714 it was
severely damaged by a nearby explosion.
It was rebuilt between 1715 and 1727 by Thomas Ripley, who
reused Wren’s foundations. Ripley’s building contained the famous
Long Room, which is the most important – and the most striking – part
of the Custom House.
All paperwork regarding duties payable on
cargoes was taken to the Customs officials there.
This was a complicated business. When there
were almost 2000 dutiable goods, and ships
carried many different goods, calculating the
necessary duties for each vessel was an immense task.
After all the calculations were completed and the dues paid, the
Long Room officials would issue the necessary receipts. Only then could
the goods be unloaded. The Custom House in the City was convenient
for shipping. Once the docks were built, the Customs Service set up
posts at each of the major docks.
Exercise 18. Complete the sentences.
1. The first Custom House was built _______.
2. This building perished in ________.
3. Christopher Wren’s building was severely damaged _________.
4. Thomas Ripley’s building contained __________.
5. The Custom House in the City was convenient for _________.
Exercise 19. Fill in the gaps using the words from the box:
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products, revenue, rulers, taxes, voice, tensions, duties, sources,
prevention, goods, functions, independence, disasters
Text 3
The Revenue Problem
Medieval kings faced the same problems that trouble governments
of today - how to raise enough (1) ______ to pay for such things as
administration and defence. Despite a bewildering range of taxes, (2)
_______ were nearly always short of money.
Most (3) ______ were difficult to collect, and people were not
keen on paying unpopular taxes. Resentment over taxes also played a
major role in pushing the American colonists to declare (4) ________ in
1776. The British insisted that the colonists pay taxes for their own
defence, but would not grant them a political (5) _______ in London.
This caused (6) _______ that led to the War of Independence and British
defeat.
It was clear that a successful tax had to be easy to assess, easy to
collect and difficult to avoid. Customs (7) ______ – taxes on certain
goods imported and exported by sea – proved the most convenient
solution.
Though they were never popular, they did not lead to some of the
(8) ________ associated with other taxes. Customs duties were one of
the most reliable (9) _______ of public revenue for many centuries.
Customs duties still generate revenue, but the modern Customs
Service has far wider (10) ______. Its roles include the (11) ________ of
international trade in drugs, illegal (12) _______ and other socially
harmful _______ (13).
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1. The Russian Customs Service predates the Mongol Yoke (1237-
1480).
2. In Kievan Rus taxes were collected for transportation of goods
through the frontiers of individual princedoms.
3. The first Russian Customs statute was handed down in 1667. It
was strict towards foreigners, who were allowed to trade only in
frontier towns on pain of confiscation.
4. Later Russian tsars approved laws limiting the import of foreign
goods and defending Russian producers.
Talking Points
Exercise 21. Discuss with your partner the problems affecting the
performance of Customs officers throughout the history. Use the tips:
1. The history of smuggling is long and deserves studying.
2. Smugglers were always aware that the Customs were keeping a
close watch on their movement.
3. There were various classes of Customs officials.
Exercise 22. In pairs, discuss the conditions of Customs work in old
days.
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 23. Open the brackets using the correct Passive Voice.
1. Dutiable goods (smuggle) into the country.
2. Custom officers (instruct) by “Searchers”.
3. He (catch) by the authorities and later (imprison) for ninety-nine casks
of brandy hidden in his warehouse.
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4. The coal (load) ballast for the voyage home.
5. These officials (treat) with much contempt by the poor people.
6. A large number of brandy casks (hide) under the boxes with apples
from Jersey.
7. The Welsh coast (survey) by Greenville Captain Collins.
Exercise 24. Give three forms of the following verbs:
hide, arise, arouse, awaken, find, make, catch, keep, know, meet, send,
spread.
Exercise 25. Open the brackets using Present Simple or Present
Continuous.
1. Where is Ivanov? – He (examine) passengers’ baggage.
2. I (not like) the picture you (look) at now.
3. He (read) books in three languages, and now he (read) a French novel.
4. She usually (do) her homework at home, but now she (do) it at the
library.
5. Where you (go) now? – I (go) to the library to prepare for my
examination.
6. What that tourist (do) there? – He (go) through the Customs control.
7. What you (buy) here? – I (buy) an English text-book.
8. She (fly) to New York once a month.
9. He (start) a new job next week.
10. The woman who (speak) with my sister in the yard is our neighbour
who (live) across the street.
11. She (be) at the English lesson now.
12. You (wait) for me in the departure lounge?
Exercise 26. Insert the article if necessary.
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1. There were not many lifeboats on _______ board of
_______Titanic, that’s why ________lot of people sank. – What
_______ sad story!
2. In ______fact I can’t catch _______main idea.
3. It’s_______ high time we were off. Take _______ care of yourself.
4. Do you prefer to travel by _______ train or by ________car?
5. Christopher Columbus set ______sail in 1492 to find
_______shortest way to _______India.
6. My mother and I are leaving for _______Moscow in _______
week; _______rest of _______family will stay at _______home.
7. By _______end of the academic year there is always _______great
deal of work to be done.
8. Moscow is situated on ________ Moskva River.
9. France is to the north of ________Italy.
10.Have you ever been to _________ Canary Islands?
11.Chicago is on ________Lake Michigan.
12._______Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.
13.The Red Sea is between ______Africa and _____Asia.
14.Was O’Henry from ______USA or ______UK?
GRAMMAR TEST №1
1. The Belovs are often invited ______ the parties.

a) on
b) for
c) to
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2. Look! The bus _________.
a) have come
b) came
c) is coming
3. We ______ tennis every weekend.
a) are playing
b) play
c) plays
4. __________ you ill now?
a) Are
b) Do
c) Is
5. Rice _______ in cold climates.
a) don’t grows
b) doesn’t grow
c) isn’t growing
6. He ______ here for two years.
a) worked
b) has worked
c) have worked
7. The report will be ready _______ two days.
a) after
b) in
c) by
8. I get up at 8 o’clock _______.
a) yesterday
b) already
c) every morning
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9. In summer John usually _____ tennis once or twice a week.
a) plays
b) is playing
c) play
10. Did you _____ for a walk ______?
a) went; ago
b) going; now
c) go; yesterday
11. This time next week they ________ in the sea.
a) swam
b) have swum
c) will be swimming
12. It often ______ in autumn.
a) raining
b) rains
c) rain
13. When ______ she ______ the Customs Academy?
a) did; enter
b) do; enter
c) has; entered
14. I have my English class _______ Monday morning.
a) in
b) at
c) on
15. It ______ me ten minutes to get to the University yesterday.
a) takes
b) took
c) is taking
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16. Next month he ______ a visa.
a) was getting
b) get
c) will get
17. Who _______ that text?
a) did translate
b) translated
c) are translating
18. Do you know the _______ gentleman who is speaking to Bill?
a) so old
b) elder
c) elderly
19. ______ he ______ to work?
a) Does; drive
b) Do; drives
c) Did; drove
20. ______ your brother ______ around Europe next summer?
a) Does; travel
b) Will; travel
c) Do; travels
21. Is she ______ TV at the moment?
a) watching
b) watches
c) watch
22. It is raining hard, so drive _______.
a) careful
b) carefully
c) care
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23. At 10 o’clock yesterday she _______in her office. She ________.
a) were; worked
b) was; has worked
c) was; was working
24. An interpreter ________ from one language into another.
a) translates
b) is translating
c) translate
25. They _______ part in the talks from 10 to 12 o’clock yesterday.
a) took
b) were taking
c) are
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MODULE 2
PASSENGER CONTROL
UNIT 2.1 TRAVELLING ON BUSINESS
Starting Up
Exercise 1. Do you like travelling? Ask and answer the questions.

1) Do you collect information about the places you intend to visit?
2) Do you go to a travel agency or buy a guidebook?
3) Do you enjoy looking at other people’s slides and photos?
4) Do you think that travelling broadens one’s mind?
5) What was the most interesting trip in your life?
1) No journeys are alike.
2) People don’t take trips, trips take people.
3) Many trips continue long after they are over.
4) When on holiday most people avoid doing things they have to do
all the year around.
5) The role of travel agencies nowadays is very important.
Word Study
Exercise 3. Arrange the following in pairs of synonyms.
1) ancient a) voyage
2) wealth b) elegance
3) brave c) reputation
4) fame d) abundance
5) profitable e) courageous
6) amenity f) vacationer
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7) representative g) beneficial
8) trip h) convenience
9) grace i) delegate
10) holidaymaker j) antique

заключать контракт; туристическое агентство; доступ к сети
Интернет; опаздывать на важную встречу; в поисках богатства и
славы; профессиональные умения; условия доставки; уплата или
отправка/погрузка (товаров); деловая поездка; отпускник (турист);
торговые ярмарки; маршрут поездки; лицо, занимающее
руководящий пост (исполнительный директор); удобства (службы)
в аэропорту, отеле и т.д.; представитель компании; выгодное
производство; поведение; вести себя соответственно ситуации;
исследовать; принимать во внимание; потерять багаж.

1. Why has holidaymaking become a profitable business?
2. What are the purposes of business trips?
3. How do people plan their trips?
4. Why is it necessary to prepare for the trip?
5. Who calculates the travelling expenses for business trip?
6. What are the main hints in preparing for business trips?
Text 1
Travelling on Business
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People started travelling in the ancient times. Travelling was really
dangerous in those days but there were always brave people who went
on discovering new lands, in search of wealth and fame.
Nowadays things have changed significantly. Hundreds of travel
agencies are willing to help you if you are planning to go somewhere.
Holidaymaking has become one of the most profitable industries and the
budget of many countries.
Employees of different countries usually go on business trips.
Business travel is the practice of people travelling for purposes related to
their work. There are many reasons of going on business: to make a
contract, to discuss different terms of delivery, payment or shipment, to
have tests, to do consultancy, to improve one’s professional skills, to
work, etc.
Business necessities may also include: trade fairs, participation in
congresses or seminars, further education, excursions for research,
scientific campaigns, study trips, school or exploratory trips etc.
Business today is really international. Usually itinerary of the trip
is carefully planned by the head of the department or an executive. Once
the employee knows where he is going, he can investigate the airport,
rail and hotel amenities to determine which will provide him with the
best business services including good Internet access.
Whether it is the first or thousandth business trip, the traveller
should be conscious of conduct that is considered proper during the
absence from the office. As a representative of the company, a
businessman has to know how to behave appropriately on a business trip.
These are some recommended steps to follow:
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 to pack all essential (важный, необходимый) items in a carry-on
bag to avoid being ill-prepared for business if the airline loses the
luggage.
 to dress professionally during the entire trip. The clothes should
reflect the fact that the person is on a business trip, whether he is
on a plane, on a golf course or in a conference room.
 to be prepared and be on time, it is not a good decision to be 10
minutes late for an important meeting.
 to use proper business language. Even though some business trips
may include more casual (обыденный, повседневный) situations,
such as lunch, dinner or even golf, it is better to keep in mind that
you are still representing your company, and like the old saying
goes, “Loose lips sink ships”.
 to brush up on table manners and the basics of business etiquette
(деловой этикет). This may help avoid some embarrassing
(неловкий, неудобный) situations while on the trip.
 to conduct oneself with grace (достоинство, такт,
любезность) and decorum (приличие) at all times. If the person is
uncertain about these terms (условия), it is advisable to consider
buying a book on business etiquette for some light reading while
on the plane.
Exercise 6. Test your Business Etiquette.
Social and business etiquette can be tricky (сложный), and
making the right moves can make a big difference. Take this quiz
(опрос, викторина) and see how you fare in the following business
situations.
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1. Your boss, Ms. Alpha, enters the room when you’re meeting with an
important client, Mr. Beta. You rise and say “Ms. Alpha, I’d like you to
meet Mr. Beta, our client from San Diego”. Is this introduction correct?
2. At a social function, you meet the CEO2 of an important corporation.
After a brief chat, you give him your business card (визитная
карточка). Is this correct?
3. You answer the phone for a peer (сверстник) who’s available, and
ask “Who’s calling, please?” Are you correct?
4. You’re hosting a dinner at a restaurant. You’ve pre-ordered for
everyone and indicated where they should sit. Are you correct?
5. A toast has been proposed in your honour. You say “Thank you” and
take a sip (маленький глоток) of your drink. Are you correct?
6. You’re invited to a reception and the invitation states “7:00 to 9:00
PM”. You should arrive:
a) at 7:00 PM
b) anytime between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
c) between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM
d) go early and leave early.
7. You’re talking with a group of four people. Do you make eye contact
with:
a) just the person to whom you’re speaking at the moment?
b) each of the four, moving your eye contact from one to another?
c) no one particular person (not looking directly into anyone’s eyes)?
8. The waiter’s coming towards you to serve wine. You don’t want any.
You turn your glass upside down. Are you correct?
9. When you greet a visitor in your office, do you:
a) say nothing and let her sit where she wishes?
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Chief Executive Officer (высшее должностное лицо компании)
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b) tell her where to sit?
c) say “Just sit anywhere”?
10. You’ve forgotten a lunch with a business associate (коллега). You

feel terrible and know he’s furious (разгневан). Do you:
a) write a letter of apology (извинение)?
b) send flowers?
c) keep quiet and hope he forgets about it?
d) call and set up another appointment (встреча)?
(Answers: 1) You should introduce the more important person first; 2) No; 3) No; 4)
Yes; 5) No, if you do, then you’re toasting yourself; 6) a, b or c. It’s terribly impolite
to arrive early.7) b; 8) No; 9) b; 10) d).
Exercise 7. Rearrange the words to build sentences.

1. Hello, have to ever country before? you come this
2. my it’s first journey No, England. to
3. Britain? in friends any Great relatives Have got you or
4. Just have friends. got I
5. here? to long you How intend stay do
6. couple weeks. of Around a
7. Where will stay? you
8. some London days. for I’ll at stay friend’s in my
9. tourists know not beyond months? to allowed 3 you stay are in the
country Do that
10. come back in to today. have Anyway weeks I six from
Exercise 8. Read the text to match left and right. Be ready to speak on
the routine airport procedures.
1) to register tickets and luggage a) пройти к стойке регистрации
2) to arrive two hours before b) открыть сумки для проверки,
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departure time контроля
3) to bring in personal belongings c) внести в билет отметку о
duty free квитанции на получение каждого
места багажа
4) to complete the airport d) зарегистрировать билеты и
formalities багаж
5) to open the bags for inspection e) прибывать (в аэропорт) за два
часа до отправления
6) to ask routine questions f) выдать посадочный талон
7) to smell a smuggler g) выполнить формальности в
аэропорту
8) to go to the check-in counter h) ввозить личные вещи
беспошлинно
9) to insert in the ticket a claim- i) предотвращать контрабанду
check for each piece of luggage
10) to give a boarding pass j) проверить ручную кладь
11) to fill in the declaration form k) являться противоугонной
мерой
12) to go through passport control l) садиться в самолет
13) to prevent smuggling m) распознавать контрабандиста
14) to inspect carry-on luggage n) заполнять декларацию
15) to be an anti-hijacking measure o) задавать обычные вопросы
16) to board the plane p) проходить паспортный
контроль
Text 2
At the Airport
Travelling by air is the fastest means of travelling. Passengers are
to arrive at the airport two hours before departure time on international
flights and an hour before on domestic flights as there must be enough
time to complete the necessary airport formalities. For this purpose the
passenger must register their tickets and luggage.
As a rule personal belongings may be brought in duty-free. If the
traveller has nothing to declare he may just go through the “green”
section (channel) of the Customs. In some cases the Customs inspector
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may ask the passenger to open the bags for inspection. It sometimes
happens that a luggage is carefully gone through to prevent smuggling.
The rules for passengers who are going abroad are similar in most
countries but sometimes there might be a slight difference in formalities.
If, for instance, the traveller begins with going through the
Customs, he’d better fill in the Customs declaration before talking to the
Customs officer.
An experienced Customs officer usually smells a smuggler, but he
may ask routine questions, for instance, “Have you got anything to
declare?” or “Any spirits, tobacco, presents?” The usual answers would
be, “Yes, I’ve got some valuables (ценные вещи, ценности), but I’ve
put them all down in the declaration”, or “I’ve got two blocks of
cigarettes for my own use” or something of that kind.
Then he goes to the check-in counter where his ticket is looked at,
the things are weighed and labelled, a claim-check for each piece of
luggage is inserted in the ticket and the passenger is given a boarding
pass, which has a seat number on it. Of course, if the luggage weighs
more than twenty kilos, extra (багаж сверх нормы) is to be paid.
The next formality is filling in the declaration form and going
through passport control. The traveller writes his name, nationality,
permanent address (адрес постоянного места жительства) and the
purpose of the trip (цель поездки). In most countries there is also a
security check (проверка безопасности) when the carry-on luggage is
inspected. This is an anti-hijacking measure, and anything that might be
dangerous or disturbing to other passengers must be handed to one of the
crew and only returned to the owner after the plane has reached its
destination.
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After fulfiling all these formalities passengers go to the departure
lounge where they can have a snack, read a paper, buy something in the
duty-free shop and wait for the announcement (объявление о посадке)
to board the plane.
At the airport passengers may be met by a specially trained dog
(собака, натренированная на обнаружение наркотиков,
взрывчатки) that will make sure that they are not carrying drugs.
There is another inconvenience (неудобство) the person has to be
prepared for when travelling long distances by plane. It’s the jet lag 3, a
difference between the time people are accustomed to and the new time.
At first travellers won’t be feeling very well because of it, but it won’t
take them long to get used to it.
1. Passengers are to arrive at the airport two hours before departure.
2. Personal belongings may not be brought in duty-free.
3. The Customs inspector never asks the passenger to open his bags for
inspection.
4. There are slight differences in Customs formalities of different
countries.
5. The passenger weighs and labels his things himself.
6. Security check is carried out for anti-hijacking measures.
Exercise 10. Complete the table using the list of passengers’ rights and
obligations during the travel.
Passenger has the Passenger is obliged It is forbidden for the

right passenger
To receive carriage To keep the travel To disturb the driver
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jet lag - синдром смены часового пояса
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services according to ticket until the end of
the fare the journey
to travel on a coach under alcoholic intoxication; to be in dirty clothes;

to smoke or disturb other passengers; to open or close windows or
hatches without the driver’s permission; to ensure that his/her hand
luggage or any other item does not endanger other passengers; in case of
absence of a travel ticket to buy one from a coach driver; to keep the
travel ticket until the end of the journey; to receive carriage services
according to the fare; to carry luggage in accordance with existing order;
passenger with sight impairment has the right to carry his/her guiding
dog; to possess a travel ticket or another document proving his right to
travel and present it to the driver when entering the coach; to present the
travel ticket to any official having the right for inspection upon his
request; to prevent the doors from opening or closing and to cover the
driver’s view; to disturb the driver or hinder work of an official having
the right for inspection; to break, to damage or stain the coach and its
interior; to endanger himself or other passengers; to violate other
requirements set by the Rules; to have free luggage allowance; to pay for
the excess luggage; to have any prohibited or restricted goods; to
cooperate with the Customs officer.
Exercise 11. Read the text and say what the term “air rage” stands for.
Text 3
Air Rage
Air rage is the general term for disruptive and/or violent behaviour
of passengers and crew of aircraft, typically during flight.
Unlike ground vehicles, airplanes enter altitudes where changes in
air pressure can help trigger temporary psychological changes, such as
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enhancing the psychoactive effects of chemicals like alcohol which is
typically served on board.
Once an Air Canada flight from Toronto to London was disrupted
by a passenger who began shouting in an apparent case of “air rage”.
During the apparent panic attack, a man identified as “Jay” indicated
fears that he was about to be shot to death, in addition to uttering
obscenities and racist comments. He was restrained by several members
of the flight crew and the flight landed safely at Heathrow Airport.
Authorities did not place the passenger under arrest in London, and Air
Canada indicated there was no danger from this outburst.
Luckily Trans-Atlantic “air rage” incident ends safely.
Exercise 12. Read the story to correct the six grammar mistakes with the
verbs (wrong tense or wrong form).
Read the story again and complete with a connecting word or phrase. Use the
following:
After, although, but (x2), because, in the end, so (x2), when
Nightmare Journeys
A nightmare journey I remember was three years ago (1) _____ I
was going to the airport with my friend. We were going to Mallorca on
holiday and we had to be at Dresden airport two hours before the flight.
We leaved home with plenty of time, (2) _____ when we got to
the motorway there was a huge traffic jam! The traffic wasn’t moving at
all. We didn’t knew what to do. It was too late to go another way, (3)
_____ we just sat in the car getting more and more stressed. (4) _____
ten minutes the traffic started moving slowly.
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We decided to leave the motorway and try to found another way to
the airport, (5) _____ I wasn’t sure of the way and we got completely
lost. We was sure we were going to miss the flight. We finally arrived at
the airport just thirty minutes before the plane was going to leave.
The woman at the check-in-desk said we couldn’t to check in our
luggage (6) _____ it was too late (7) _____ we had to run with all our
cases to the departure gate. (8) _____ my friend felt over and hurt her
leg, we managed to get to the gate in time and (9) _____ we caught our
flight.
Note: Majorca (Catalan and Spanish “Mallorca”) is the largest island of Spain. It is
located in the Mediterranean Sea.
Exercise 13. Look at the list in the Useful language box below and say
what possible travel problems you may have.
Useful language box

the flight was delayed there was a traffic jam
you broke down you got a puncture
you got lost you forgot your passport
you missed your flight your flight was overbooked
the flight was cancelled you felt badly
you did not know the rules about excess luggage
Talking Points
Exercise 14. In pairs, discuss the following statements:
1. The way one spends a holiday can tell us a lot about a person’s
character.
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2. People learn foreign languages visiting famous places abroad/ before
going on a business trip.
3. Businessmen prefer travelling by air. Why?
4. The smugglers’ suitcases might make the Customs officer suspicious.
5. Travelling is the name of modern disease.
6. People travel more nowadays than in the 19th century.
Exercise 15. Discuss the following questions.
1. What rules must international travellers know to avoid problems being
abroad?
2. What purposes might make people travel?
3. How to prepare for business travel well?
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 16. Rewrite these sentences using an adverb instead of an

adjective.
Example: Peter is a bad tennis player. – Peter plays tennis badly.
1. He’s a dangerous driver.
2. She’s a fast swimmer.
3. Martin is a good cook.
4. I’m a slow writer.
5. She’s a wonderful dancer.
6. Sheila is a hard worker.
7. They aren’t quick learners.
Exercise 17. Complete the sentences using as ... as.
1. My salary is high but yours is higher. My salary isn’t _________.
2. You know a bit about cars but I know more. You don't ________.
3. It’s still cold but it was colder yesterday. It isn’t _______.
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4. I still feel a bit tired but I felt a lot more tired yesterday. I don’t
_______.
5. They’ve lived here for quite a long time but we’ve lived here longer.
They haven’t ______.
6. I was a bit nervous before the interview but usually I'm a lot more
nervous. I wasn’t ______.
Exercise 18. Complete the sentences using than... or as...
1. I can’t reach as high as you. You are taller ______ .
2. He doesn’t know much. I know more _______ .
3. I don’t work particularly hard. Most people work as hard _______ .
4. We were very surprised. Nobody was more surprised _______.
5. She’s not a very good player. I’m a better player _______
6. They’ve been very lucky. I wish we were as lucky ________.
Exercise 19. Open the brackets using the superlative (-est or most) or the
comparative (-er or more) degrees of adjectives.
1. We stayed at (cheap) hotel in the town.
2. Our hotel was (cheap) than all the others in the town.
3. The United States is very large but Canada is (large).
4. What’s (long) river in the world?
5. He was a bit depressed yesterday but he looks (happy) today.
6. It was an awful day. It was (bad) day of my life.
7. We had a great holiday. It was one of (enjoyable) holidays we’ve ever
had.
8. I prefer this chair to the other one. It’s (comfortable).
9. What’s (quick) way of getting from here to the station?
Exercise 20. Fill in the gaps with adverbials from the list: yet, already,
just, ago, since, for, how long.
1. It is a year ____ we last had a holiday.
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2. I’m afraid I haven’t finished my work ____.
3. Shakespeare was born over four hundred years ____.
4. Paul has ____ bought one car, but he is going to buy a new one.
5. Don’t eat that cake. I’ve ____ made it and it is very hot.
6. My sister has been at university ____ six months.
7. ____ have you known Simon?
8. She’s ____ cleaned the house and it is only 9 o’clock.
9. Haven’t you typed those letters ____?
10. I haven’t watched TV ____ I moved in.
Exercise 21. Fill in the gaps with the preposition: to, about, at, from, for,
in, into, of, on, with.
1. I want to talk ___ the group ___ their exams.
2. If you don’t understand any of these words, you could refer ___ a
dictionary.
3. The police are appealing ___ witnesses to come forward.
4. It wasn’t his car, in fact I don’t know who it belongs ___.
5. Keep enough money to pay ___ your ticket.
6. She listened ___me and then told me ___ her problems.
7. I agree ___ you that we should wait a bit longer ___her.
8. She never apologizes ___ arriving late.
9. I thought we should look ___someone else to do the job.
10.If you want to travel, that would be a good job to apply ___.
11.The land belongs ___ a rich man.
12.She then referred ___ the Minister’s report.
13.I congratulate her ___ her success in the exams.
14.The boss disagreed ___ me.
15.The match resulted ___ a draw.
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UNIT 2.2 MODERN AIRPORT
Starting Up
VOCABULARY – AIRPORT
Exercise 1. Study the useful vocabulary to use in an airport.

AIRPORT
This is place you go to catch your plane.
These days, airports are like little cities
with thousands of people running around
pretending to do things.
TERMINAL
Some airports are so big that they have different sections, otherwise
known as terminal. This adds stress to your journey as you have to make
sure you arrive at the correct terminal. And if you go to an airport like
Heathrow, you really are in trouble if you go to the wrong one: it can
take an hour to go from one terminal to another.
BAGGAGE (luggage)
This is a general word to refer to all
the bags that you take with you.
Sophisticated travellers use expensive
and strong Louis Vuitton bags; and
cheaper more economical travellers prefer the rucksack. However, in the
end it doesn’t matter what you use: all baggage is taken to Brussels ...
and left there.
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HAND LUGGAGE (a carry-on bag)
This is a general word that refers to the little bag that you take with you
on the plane. It is not supposed to exceed a certain size or weight. Carry-
on bags are often full of useful travelling accessories such as ear plugs,
Disc men, i-pods, DVD players, duty-free bags and all the newspapers
and magazines you’ve brought along with you.
TROLLEY
This is the little “vehicle” with wheels that you use

to carry your bag. All trolleys are pre-programmed
to go in the opposite direction to the one in which
you want to go.
PLANE CHECK
This is the piece of paper that gives you permission to fly on the plane.
In the good old days, people got their tickets from travel agent’s; but
these days, many people get their ticket on the internet. These are known
as e-tickets, and basically consist of a printed page with a few numbers
on them. How boring!
THE CHECK-IN DESK
This is the long table where you go to show the
airline your ticket and to check in your bags. If
you are ever lost, just look for the check-in desk
with the longest queue – it’s got to be yours!
All the others will be free.
SEAT
At the check-in desk they ask you what kind of seat you want: a window
one, or an aisle one. The window one gives you a better view, but you
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are trapped; on the other hand, the aisle seat gives you the freedom to get
up when you want, but you’ve got nothing to look at, apart from the
person next to you. If you are flying into London Heathrow, ask for a
right-hand side window and enjoy one of the best views money can buy
(unless it’s cloudy).
A BOARDING CARD
This is special card that they give you that permits you to board the
plane, and also buy cheap alcohol and cigarettes in Duty Free.
PASSPORT CONTROL
This is the area where you show your passport and try to prove that you
are who you say you are…which is something that philosophers have
been trying to answer for centuries.
SECURITY CONTROL
This is the area you pass through where they

check you have no dangerous WMD
(Weapons of Mass Destruction) on you. In the
past, this consisted of passing through a metal
detector, and letting your bag go through an
X-ray machine. These days it’s much more complicated and involves
biometric tests, dogs, etc.
DEPARTURE LOUNGE
This is the large area where you wait for your plane. It’s full of shops,
restaurants and bored-looking passengers.
DUTY-FREE SHOP
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This is the shop where you can buy presents for your friends and family
at supposedly duty-free prices. However, many of these prices are still
higher than the prices you pay in an ordinary shop outside the airport.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
This is the type of bank where you can change your money into another
currency. In the past, you were charged enormous amounts of
commission to do this, but the introduction of the common currency has
changed all that. Halleluiah!
THE FLIGHT GATE
This is the area where you wait immediately before

boarding your plane. It’s the final part of your journey in
the airport. Now, it’s time for you to get on that plane and
fly away. Have a good flight!

1. When was the last time you went on a plane?
2. Did you have a good flight?
3. What signs at the airport do you remember?
4. What are the main premises at the airport?
5. What do passengers usually do at the Customs?
Exercise 3. Arrange the following in pairs of synonyms.
huge safety
successful method
control scrupulous
security airplane
techniques check
careful mechanism
protect competent
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device massive
aircraft confidence
efficient wealthy
trust defend
Word Study
Exercise 4. Give the Russian equivalents for:

dramatically, to occur, to reunite, to tighten, concourse, sterile, to
discharge, to disembark, ramp, to restrict, to require, to engage, solely,
proponent, threat, to verify, prone to.
Use the dictionary if necessary.
Exercise 5. Find in the text words for the definitions:
1. It’s a noun. It’s asset of buildings for the use of passengers joining or
leaving a bus, ship, etc. at the beginning or end of the journey.
2. It’s an adjective. It means various, unlike.
3. It’s a verb. It means to show your tickets, and to give the airline your
bags so they can put them on the plane.
4. It’s an adjective. It means something that’s not of regular or ordinary
kind.
5. It’s a verb. It means to get pleasure from things and experiences.
6. It’s a noun. It means a bag you carry on your back.
7. It’s an adjective. It means being tired and uninterested.
8. It’s a verb. It means to choose one thing or action rather than another.
9. It’s a noun. It means a person on a journey.
(Answers: 1 – terminal; 2 – different; 3 – to check-in; 4 – special; 5 – to enjoy; 6 –
rucksack; 7 – bored-looking; 8 – to prefer; 9 – traveller).
Exercise 6. Read Text 1 and answer the questions in pairs.
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1. Why do you think modern airports are called “cathedrals” of our age?
2. Is passengers’ journey always safe and relaxing?
3. What does airport security system include?
4. Why has the security controls tightened?
5. What are the methods of detecting smugglers?
6. Why perimeter defences are effective?
7. How are passengers screened?
Text 1
Modern Airport
Business travel by air is increasing, and air commuting for work

has dramatically increased. “Airport terminals are the cathedrals of our
age – a huge public space where people gather, wait, eat, sometimes
sleep, and usually shop”.
These are economically successful places where the main
exchange of people occurs, where Customs and control barriers exist,
and where passengers and baggage are separated and reunited (Brian
Edwards, The Modern Terminal: New Approaches to Airport
Architecture, Spon Press, 2005).
As the airports are major gateways to continents and to countries
their border and security controls have tightened especially since the
tragic events of 11th September, 2001: the Customs, passport, health and
security checks have become more careful. Airport security refers to the
techniques and methods used in protecting airports and aircraft from
crime.
Travellers are usually quickly screened by a metal detector. More
advanced explosive detection machines are being used in screening such
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as X-ray machines. Explosive detection machines can also be used for
both carry-on and checked baggage.
Alternately, the passengers step fully shoed onto a device which
scans in under 1.2 seconds for objects as small as a razor blade.
Generally people are screened through airport security into the
concourses. Sensitive areas in airports, including airport ramps and
operational spaces, are restricted from the general public. These spaces
require special qualifications to enter. This area is often called a secure
or sterile area.
In some countries, specially trained officers may ask passengers
questions to detect threats. Some tests are done by undercover agents.
New to airport security systems are perimeter defences. These
systems are designed to minimize unauthorized intrusions from
personnel or vehicles originating from outside airport.
Typical anti-personnel perimeter security systems include security
fences and security camera systems.
As a whole an airport is a multi-tasking multi-organization
location, prone to frequent technological changes, and where all agencies
have to perfectly be in-tandem with excellent communication among
them.
Exercise 7. Read Text 1 again to find the English equivalents for:
турникеты; воссоединяться; полагаться на; секретный агент
(сотрудник в штатском); пункты досмотра пассажиров/пункты
пропуска; современная система обнаружения следов взрывчатых
веществ; преступление; пассажиры, представляющие
потенциальную угрозу; периметр контролируемой зоны аэропорта;
сканировать; ужесточать меры безопасности в аэропорту; ‘зона
стерильности’; работать в тандеме; несанкционированное движение
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(вторжение); таможенный досмотр; транспортное средство; зал
(накопитель) для пассажиров, прошедших таможенный контроль;
средства защиты.
into English:
1. As the airports are главные воздушные ворота to continents and
to countries their border and контроль безопасности has
tightened especially since the трагические события of 11th
September, 2001.
2. Travellers are usually quickly screened by a металлоискатель
(металлодетектор).
3. The пассажиры step fully shoed onto a устройство which scans
in under 1.2 seconds for предметы as small as a лезвие бритвы.
4. Зоны особого внимания in airports, including airport
бетонированные площадки перед терминалом and operational
spaces, are restricted from the обычная публика.
5. New to airport security systems are средства защиты по
периметру контролируемой зоны аэропорта.
Exercise 9. Complete the sentences using the text above.
1. At the airport terminals people gather __________.
2. Airport security means __________.
3. Explosive detection machines (scanners) are used for __________.
4. Sensitive areas at the airport require ____________.
5. Specially trained officers may ask ____________.
1. An airport as a multi-tasking organization isn’t prone to frequent
technological changes.
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2. Specially trained officers are more effective in detecting threats than
sophisticated equipment.
3. The concourses are often called a secure or sterile area.
4. The perimeter systems are designed to minimize unauthorized
intrusions to the airport.
5. Sensitive areas in airports are not restricted from the general public.
Exercise 11. Comment on the following statements; give your own
arguments:
1. Air travel is not only popular but part of the mass culture of our
society.
2. There are significant changes as far as airport security systems are
concerned.
3. Airport terminal buildings themselves have become targets for
terrorist attack.
4. Passengers need a clear sense of direction at the airport, a path through
chaos and complexity.
5. Airports become a collection of runways, terminals, hangars, control
towers, and hotels – they are really new towns.
Exercise 12. In small groups, read the following texts (A – F) and
complete the table.
Name of the Location Security Amenities
airport systems for passengers
Text A
The Future Lies in Schoenefeld

Over the next few years, Schoenefeld Airport will expand to
become Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI), the new airport for the
German capital.
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The capital city region will offer business travellers, tourists, and
companies a high-tech airport with ideal connections, international
flights, direct motorway access, and a rail station under the main
terminal.
It will take only 20 minutes for the airport shuttle to travel the 20-
kilometre stretch of track into the Berlin city centre. In addition to
making air travel more attractive, BBI will improve life in the region.
Hundreds of thousands of Berlin and Brandenburg residents will no
longer have to live with aircraft noise.
Text B
Aeroflot Changes its Image
One of the hardest things for business to do is to develop a more
positive image, to improve the quality of the product.
Aeroflot, the Russian state-owned airline giant has recently
launched a campaign to create a new less Soviet image. The goal is to
make it more contemporary. The colour scheme changed to silver,
orange and blue. The company’s new colours are symbolic.
Silver stands for Aeroflot’s professionalism; orange for its
friendliness and blue for its heritage.
Aeroflot shows that inventive business techniques and marketing
skills can successfully change a company’s image and therefore its
fortunes.
Text C
Pulkovo Airport Terminal One
Pulkovo International Airport has the only runway in Russia
equipped to serve the new Airbus A380. It is modern and relatively well
equipped, particularly with security equipment, baggage screening
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machines, Rapiscan and Heimann and security cameras from France and
Germany.
The terminal consists of four levels designed to separate passenger
flows. The first level, handling arrivals and luggage, is divided into two
sections: one for international, the other for domestic flights.
The second level also has separate sections for domestic and
international flights. This is where all passengers and their luggage
undergo preflight check-up. On the second level there is a pharmacy,
café, post office, currency exchange office, book shops and newsstands.
The third and fourth levels house recreation areas for travellers, a
VIP lounge, a mother and child room, some bars (including an Irish bar
called ‘One for the Road’), a restaurant, a hair salon, payphones, and
Russian and CIS airline offices. There are also many wireless internet
hot spots at the terminal, which is also equipped with modern computer
facilities.
Pulkovo Airport Terminal Two
Pulkovo-2 handles the majority of long-haul international flights.
The terminal was refurbished in the early 90s; its arrivals and departures
areas were enlarged and connected by a spacious gallery, with
comfortable seats for relaxation, television and a bar for passengers.
The use of automatic check-in procedures for passengers and
luggage and the SDCS loading system also assist in improving the
standard of service.
Pulkovo-2 has a VIP lounge and two executive lounges offering
phone and fax services, newspapers and magazines in both Russian and
foreign languages, a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverages, tea,
coffee and snacks.
Text D
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Sheremetievo-3 Terminal
The new Sheremetievo-3 Terminal including new apron and
engineering infrastructure will have an expected capacity of 12 million
passengers per year and will include:
■ a new terminal building with total area of 170 000 m²;
■ a new apron with total area of approximately 350 000 m²;
■ a multi-storey car park for 3,400 cars;
■ an engineering infrastructure network with separate water treatment
and electrical distribution centre facilities;
■ road network connecting the new terminal with other terminals of
Sheremetievo airport.
Text E
JFK Airport, New York
A new body scan system has been installed at JFK Airport, New
York, which allows airport screeners to peer beneath passengers’
clothing in search of secreted weapons.
However, those passengers who are required to undergo additional
screening have the choice of entering the machine, or opting for a body
pat-down.
The machines – known as millimetre
wave scanners – produce a 3D image of the
body, showing some degree of detail.
The images are only seen by a security
worker in a secluded room, who has no contact with the person being
examined.
Faces are obscured automatically and the images are not archived
– even if they do show the presence of a hidden weapon.
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Passengers using the scanners enter them and raise their arms. The
scans themselves last around 15 seconds.
Text F
The Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in Europe. The airport

currently employs 68,000 personnel. It has several terminals.
For example, Terminal 5 has its own modern rail station with six
rail platforms which improved the transport infrastructure between the
centre of London and Heathrow Airport.
Passengers use online check-in or self-service kiosks when they
reach the airport.
The baggage handling system at T5 is the largest baggage
handling system in Europe for a single terminal.
A combination of technology, intelligences and passenger
profiling helps build a more robust defence against the unpredictable and
changing nature of the terrorist threat to aviation.
Exercise 13. Describe each international airport (texts A – F) using the
table. Make emphasis on the security systems.
Exercise 14. Render the text below in English. Use the following:
to be situated, to handle, an aircraft, domestic flights, charter and freight
flights, an air company, an airline, NATO air transport, to use for refuel,
during the flight, passenger and cargo terminals, to carry on airbus,
Medical Service, Currency Exchange Office, an electronic panel, Air
Companies’ Representations, arrival and departure lounges (halls),
Militia point, Border Control and Customs Control points.
Look up the names of cities and countries from this text in the
dictionary.
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Аэропорт Ростова-на-Дону
Международный аэропорт Ростова-

на-Дону расположен в восточной части
города. Он позволяет принимать и
выпускать воздушные суда первой
категории.
Кроме внутренних рейсов выполняются постоянные рейсы в
16 городов ближнего и дальнего зарубежья, такие как Анталия,
Баку, Варна, Вена, Гюмри, Дюссельдорф, Ереван, Солоники,
Стамбул, Ташкент, Тель-Авив, Форли, Франкфурт-на-Майне,
Хургада, Шарджа.
Чартерные и грузовые рейсы осуществляются практически во
все страны мира, как авиакомпаниями России, так и зарубежными
компаниями, включая Дон Авиа, австрийские и немецкие
авиалинии, авиалинии Узбекистана, Таджикистана, Белоруссии и
др. В аэропорту имеются пассажирский и грузовой терминалы.
Пассажирский терминал включает в себя международный сектор и
сектор обслуживания внутрироссийских линий. В аэропорту
имеются залы убытия и прибытия. Все пассажиры подвозятся к
воздушным судам на специальных автобусах. В здании аэропорта
расположены медпункт, пункт обмена валюты, представительства
авиакомпаний, табло информации о прибывающих и убывающих
рейсах, зал досмотра, милицейский, пограничный и таможенный
посты, бар.
Exercise 15. Cover the Russian translation of the excerpts on travelling
by air with a sheet of paper and translate the English sentences into Russian. Then
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cover the second column and translate the Russian sentences into English. Open the
other column, line by line.
1. Большинство авиалиний 1. Most airlines have at least two
предлагают совершить полет classes of travel, first class and
двумя классами: первым economy class, which is cheaper.
классом и более дешевым
эконом - классом.
2. Следите за световыми 2. Watch the electric sign flashes
сигналами на передней панели when you are on board:
самолета:
-Пристегните ремни - When the “Fasten Seat Belts” sign
безопасности. goes on, do it promptly.
-Не курите во время полета. - Also obey the “No Smoking” signal.
Строго выполняйте данные
правила.
3. На борту самолета 3. While still on board the plane the

пассажирам предлагается passenger is given an arrival card (an
заполнить карточку прибытия entry declaration form) to fill in.
(въездную декларацию).
4. Также пассажиру необходимо 4. The traveller is also requested to go

пройти проверку на through an AIDS check within ten or
наличие/отсутствие ВИЧ fourteen days of his/her arrival in the
инфекции в течение 10-14 дней country.
со дня прибытия в страну.
5. Как правило, личные вещи 5. As a rule personal belongings may

ввозятся в страну беспошлинно. be brought in duty-free.
6. В некоторых случаях 6. In some cases the Customs

таможенник может попросить inspector may ask you to open your
вас открыть сумки для bags for inspection.
проверки.
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карточка прибытия; личные вещи; пристегните ремни безопасности;
большинство авиалиний; ввозиться беспошлинно; открыть сумки
для проверки; на борту самолета; пройти проверку на
наличие/отсутствие ВИЧ инфекции.
Talking Points
Exercise 17. Present your own views on the following:
1. Modern airports are always safe.
2. There are many security systems in modern airports.
3. There are many new rules at the international airports.
4. Passenger numbers are expected to grow in the near future.
5. Modern airports have good road infrastructure that allows
reaching the airport by public transport, taxi or car fast and in
time.
6. Why were the new passengers pre-boarding screening rules
introduced at the Russian airports?
Exercise 18. Read and dramatize the dialogue between the stewardess
and the passenger:
Stewardess: This way, gentlemen. These seats are yours. If you want
anything, gentlemen, there’s a stewardess call button over there. The
individual loudspeaker is at your right.
Passenger: OK. Is smoking allowed here?
Stewardess: The sign over there will answer your question, sir.
Passenger: Oh, yes. Thank you. It’ll be a good reminder.
Stewardess: The smoking-room is at the rear of the plane.
Passenger: When do we take off?
Stewardess: In ten minutes’ time. If you feel tired, you may adjust the
seat in a reclining position.
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Passenger: Yes, thank you.
Stewardess: If you feel hungry, you’ll be provided with a hot meal on
the way.
Passenger: Oh, that’s fine! And when can we have it?
Stewardess: As soon as we reach altitude. I hope you will enjoy the
flight.
Passenger: Thank you.
Exercise 19. Speak on the following situations:
1. A friend of yours is going abroad and asks you about Customs rules at
the Customs. Tell him about restricted and prohibited goods.
2. You are at the information desk. Ask the clerk for information about
the nearest flight to Paris; available hotels and places to change your
money into the U.S. currency.
3. You are an airport agent. A tourist asks you how to get to the Don
Plaza Hotel. Give him the information about public transport running to
the centre of the city. Speak about the advantages and disadvantages of
taking different means of transport.
Exercise 20. Act out the dialogues.
Dialogue 1
Дэниела: Привет!
John: Hi!
Дэниела: Ты знаешь, через какой коридор идти?
John: No. Let’s ask a Customs officer.
Дэниела: Извините, не могли бы Вы сказать мне, через какой
коридор нам идти?
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Officer: If you’ve got anything to declare you go through the red
channel. If you haven't got anything to declare you go through the green
channel.
Дэниела: Как мне узнать, имею ли я что-либо для внесения в
декларацию?
Officer: Are you staying in Britain for more than six months?
Дэниела: Нет.
Officer: Well, the amount of goods you can bring in without paying duty
depends on where you bought them. You can have two hundred
cigarettes, one litre of spirits, two litres of wine and presents worth
twenty-eight pounds if you bought them in a country not in the EEC...
Джон: Хорошо. У меня есть 1,5 литра бренди и 3 литра вина,
которое я купил в Италии. У меня нет никаких подарков. Это
значит, что я не имею ничего, подлежащего обложению
таможенной пошлиной.
Officer: That’s right. You can go through the green channel.
Дэниела: У меня только две сотни сигарет и 1 литр виски, которые я
купила в самолете, но у меня есть видеокамера, которую я купила в
Италии за 200 фунтов. Это подарок другу моего отца.
Officer: Then you must go through the red channel.
Дэниела: Спасибо. ( Джону) Может, встретимся в магазине в
аэропорту?
John: Sure.
Dialogue 2
Служащий таможни: У Вас есть какой-либо алкоголь, вино или

табак, кроме того, что не облагается таможенной пошлиной?
Daniela: No, I’ve got this bottle of whisky and these cigarettes.
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Служащий таможни: Хорошо. У Вас есть какие-либо подарки,
которые Вы собираетесь оставить в Британии?
Daniela: Yes, I’ve got this camera – it cost two hundred pounds. I
bought it in Italy.
Служащий таможни: У Вас есть чек на камеру?
Daniela: Yes, here it is.
Служащий таможни: Спасибо. Если Вы подождете минуту, я
скажу Вам, какую пошлину Вы должны заплатить за нее.
Daniela: Thank you.
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 21. Study the table below then use each word once to complete
the regulations.
can possible
can’t / cannot impossible
must necessary or
have to obligatory
don’t have to not necessary
mustn’t prohibited or forbidden
1. Passengers ____make sure their luggage is clearly labeled.

2. Passengers ____take a small bag on the plane with them.
3. Passengers ____carry dangerous articles such as compressed
gases, weapons, explosives, or fireworks.
4. Passengers ____check in 60 minutes before departure on
international flights.
5. Passengers ____check in 60 minutes before departure on
domestic flights, 30 minutes is sufficient.
6. The airline ____accept responsibility for delays due to bad
weather.
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Exercise 22. Note the difference between mustn’t (prohibition) and
don’t have to (lack of necessity).
Decide which to use in these sentences.
1. They transfer our baggage to the next plane. We ________carry it.
2. Passengers ________use radio telephones because they interfere with
the planes, electronic equipment.
3. Passengers _________smoke when the plane is taking off or landing.
4. You __________take out travel insurance, but it’s a good idea.
5. This meeting is very important. We _________be late.
6. We’ve got plenty of time. You __________hurry.
7. You ________return the car to the place you hired it. You can return
it to another Hertz garage.
8. If you haven’t got an international licence, you __________drive.
9. You ______________pay to drive on motorways in England.
10. We can buy a ticket at the station. We _________book in advance.
1. They (buy) their tickets for flight to Paris last week.
2. The Customs officer (look) through the passenger’s declaration at the
moment.
3. He (be) a Customs officer. He (work) at the Customs for eight years.
4. The Petrovs / the Petrov family (come) into the airport an hour ago.
5. Where is Ann? She (put) her suitcase on the scales now.
6. They (discuss) this matter tomorrow.
7. We just (go) through the Customs control and now we (present) our
visas to the Immigration officials.
8. He (wait) for the flight call since 10 o’clock.
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9. My friend (apply) to the Customs Business faculty of the Customs
Academy last year.
10. She (register) already her luggage at the Check-in.
Exercise 24. Use the model to ask different people at the airport.
-Where is Mr. Brown?

-He has just entered the gift-shop.
1. Mrs. Blake ____the souvenir shop.

2. The Greens ____the restaurant.
3. Miss Smith ____the café.
4. The British tourists ____the Lost Property Office.
5. The senior Customs official ____this room.
6. The French businessmen ____the Air France office.
7. Mr. White’s wife ____the hairdressing salon.
8. The Customs officers ____the conference-hall.
9. Filatov ____the bar.
1. Покажите, пожалуйста, Ваш паспорт.
2. Какова цель Вашего приезда?
3. Как долго Вы предполагаете здесь находиться?
4. Сколько долларов Вы имеете при себе?
5. Есть ли у Вас иностранная валюта?
6. Имеется ли у Вас что-нибудь, подлежащее декларированию?
7. Есть ли у Вас вещи, подлежащие обложению таможенной
пошлиной?
8. Это мой багаж и моя ручная кладь.
9. У меня с собой только личные вещи.
10. Я захватил с собой всего лишь несколько подарков.
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11. Пожалуйста, откройте свой чемодан для досмотра.
Exercise 26. Open the brackets and use the proper tense form.
I (have) a busy day yesterday. I (meet) a friend at the airport,
because he (say) he (have) a lot of luggage, and he (want) some help.
But his plane (be) two hours late. I (have to) wander around the airport
terminal doing nothing. I (find) many services at the airport. I (go) to the
nearest coffee-bar for a cup of coffee and a sandwich. The arrival lounge
(be) full of passengers. Some of them (read) newspapers; others (watch)
films on the TV in the centre of the hall. I (get) tired and annoyed. At
long last my friend (arrive).
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UNIT 2.3 RED AND GREEN CHANNEL
Starting Up
Exercise 1. Answer the questions using the information below:

1. Is there any channel for public to check whether the item carried is
prohibited/controlled item?
2. What is the penalty for importing/exporting controlled/prohibited
items?
3. What can a passenger do if he enters the Green Channel and finds he
has goods to declare?
4. Will Customs officers intercept passengers for examination at the
Green Channel?
5. Will Customs officers ask a passenger who has finished walking
through the Green Channel if he has anything to declare?
6. Is a passenger liable to prosecution if he declares having possession of
prohibited/controlled item(s) at the Red Channel?
 the penalty for passengers carrying prohibited/controlled item(s)
depends on the legislation of the country;
 posters are placed along the Green Channel to remind incoming
passengers that they are passing through a channel specifically
designed for those who have nothing to declare; those who have
goods to declare should immediately leave for the Red Channel
and/or seek assistance from Customs officers;
 it is not necessary to do so. Under the Red & Green Channel
System, a passenger who chooses to use the Green Channel means
he/she has made a Customs declaration that he/she has no
controlled items or excessive dutiable goods;
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 passengers walking through the Green Channel are not exempt
from Customs examination. Customs officers may select
passengers from the Green Channel for examination based on risk
management;
 passengers importing prohibited/controlled goods are required to
produce a valid licence or permit. Failing which, they may be
liable to prosecution and the prohibited/controlled goods may be
seized;
 leaflets, Customs Declaration Guidelines on Red and Green
Channel; information light boxes and posters displayed at all entry
points.
Word Study
Verb Noun Adjective/Participle

importer
penalty
comply
prohibit
protecting
hate
banned
expectation
basic
attract
declare
speedy
different
publicize
union
Exercise 3. Find in the text synonyms for:
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envoy, request, caution, sickness, luggage, influence, sensory, aid,
defend, sort, rapid, bring, installation, exhibition, amount, ancient,
escort, swift, reward, examination, currency, heartiness, pressure, try,
hope, deputation, commerce, unlawful.
Exercise 4. Read Text 1 and say if the statements are true or false.
1. Customs officers are goodwill ambassadors of the country.
2. Importers must comply with all legislative requirements.
3. Customs officers are responsible for the prevention of the illegal
importation of drugs, guns, pornography and hate literature.
4. Passengers must smuggle prohibited, banned or sensitive goods.
5. Tourists arriving through international flights expect slow Customs
clearance.
6. The introduction of human, animal and plant diseases into our
country is not banned.
7. Customs regulations are clear and enforced.
8. If the passenger passes through the Green
channel the Customs officer may not ask him
to open the luggage for inspection.
Text 1
Red and Green Channel

Border services officers are the first point of contact when
travellers arrive in any country. In this way, they act as goodwill
ambassadors. At the same time they ensure that travellers and importers
of commercial goods comply with all legislative requirements.
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They are the first line of defence against international terrorism.
Customs officers are responsible for the prevention of the illegal
importation of such items as drugs, guns, pornography and hate
literature. They also guard against the introduction of human, animal and
plant diseases into our country.
All passengers entering or leaving the country by international
flights pass through Customs. They must not smuggle any prohibited or
banned or sensitive goods which may affect interests of the
society/economy.
Customs regulations are clear and enforced. Those passengers
with nothing to declare go through the Green Channel; those who do
should use the Red Channel.
The businessmen, trade delegations and professionals frequently
travel on international flights. They expect speedy clearance through
Customs in minimum time.
On the other hand, there are also passengers trying to abuse the air
route for smuggling. They carry high valued and even sensitive goods,
including narcotics and other sensitive drugs, gold or other high valued
items. The Customs have a difficult role of ensuring quick clearance and
maximum passenger facilitation as well as protecting the interests of the
society/economy.
Customs rules and regulations are available to different kinds of
passengers. The nature of items of endangered species or articles made
from flora and fauna such as Ivory, Musk, Reptile skins, Furs or antiques
are publicized so that there are no attempts made to smuggle them by
concealment. And the passengers are aware of the severe penalties which
are otherwise attracted.
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Customs also prominently display provisions about baggage
allowances and the prohibited items at all international airports, with the
do’s and don’ts for the benefit of passengers.
Airports within the European Union also have a Blue Channel.
Travellers between EU countries do not have to pay Customs duties.
articles; tickets; belongings; luggage; stamp; inspection; charge;

airport; formalities; smuggling; passenger; business; flights; hints;
regulations
Text 2
Passport and Customs Control
Nowadays people who go on (1) _________ mostly travel by air,

as it is the fastest means of travelling.
Here are a few (2) ________ on air travel that may be helpful:
 Passengers are requested to arrive at the (3) _______ two hours
before departure time on international (4) _______ and an hour on
domestic flights as there must be enough time to complete the
necessary airport (5) _______.
 Passengers must register their (6) _______, weigh in and register
the luggage.
Most airlines have at least two classes of travel, first class and
economy class, which is cheaper. Each (7) _______ of more than two
years of age may have a free luggage allowance. Generally this limit is
20 kg for economy class passengers and 30 kg for first class passengers.
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Excess luggage must be paid for except for some (8) _______ -
that can be carried free of (9) _______.
It is recommended that the electric signs be watched when a
passengers are on board (“Fasten Seat Belts”, “No Smoking”).
Customs (10) ________ are more or less the same in all countries.
When all formalities have been completed the passenger goes to
the Customs for an examination of his (11) _______.
As a rule personal (12) ________ may be brought in duty-free. If
the traveller has nothing to declare he may just go through the “green”
section (channel) of the Customs.
In some cases the Customs inspector may ask the passenger to
open his bags for (13) _______. It sometimes happens that a passenger’s
luggage is carefully gone through in order to prevent (14) _______.
After all Customs formalities the inspector puts a (15) ________
on each piece of luggage or chalks it off.
Exercise 6. Scan Text 2 again and answer the following questions:
1. When are passengers requested to arrive at the airport to complete
the necessary airport formalities?
2. What must passengers do when leaving the country?
3. What are the electric sign flashes to be watched when you are on
board the plane?
4. Where does the passenger go when the formalities have been
completed?
5. What do the passengers usually do at the Customs?
Talking Points
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Exercise 7. Read the list of regulations below concerning Customs
channels at the airport. Then write an interview using the following
information. Dramatize the interview.
There are three Customs channels in operation - blue, green and
red.
A red channel (goods to declare)

You should choose the red channel (goods to declare) if you:
 have to pay taxes on goods you are bringing in;
 have to fulfil Customs formalities;
 are not sure whether you have to declare something;
 are in doubt;
 have more than the allowances to which you are entitled;
 have any prohibited or restricted goods;
 are bringing in more goods than the goods on which you do not have
to pay taxes;
 have to lodge a declaration and pay taxes to Customs.
A green channel (nothing to declare)
You should choose the green channel if you:
 do not have to pay taxes on goods you are bringing in;
 do not have to fulfil Customs formalities;
 are not carrying goods that are forbidden;
 are not carrying goods to which restrictions apply in the country;
 have more than the allowances to which you are entitled;
 have no prohibited or restricted goods.
Blue channel
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Passengers whose journey and flight commenced in another EU
country do not have to make any declaration to Customs on arrival and
may proceed directly through the Blue Channel.
Exercise 8. Act out the following dialogue:
Customs officer: Would you like to put your luggage on here? Thank
you. Where have you just come from?
Traveller: From Madrid.
C.O: Madrid. Are you a resident in Spain, or do you live in the UK?
T: I live in Spain.
C.O: Can I see your passport, please? (checks the passport)
Thank you. How long are you going to stay in the UK?
T: For a week.
C.O: On holiday? Or, business?
T: Yes, on business.
C.O: Is this all your luggage?
T: This is all, yes.
C.O: Who is travelling with you?
T: I’m travelling alone.
C.O: OK, then. What types of goods have you got – cigarettes, cigars?
T: I’ve got just 200 cigarettes.
C.O: Nothing else at all in the tobacco line?
T: No.
C.O: Any drink at all? Spirits? Liqueurs? Wine?
T: Just this bottle of whisky.
C.O: Was that bought in the duty-free shop, or...?
T: Yes, at Madrid airport.
C.O: I see. Are you bringing any gifts for anybody in the UK?
T: Well, the whisky is a present, but that’s all.
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C.O: I see. No other small items – watches, jewellery?
T: No, just personal things.
C.O: OK. Right, Sir. Can I have a look in there? Is the calculator going
back to Spain with you?
T: Yes, it is. It’s mine.
C.O: Do you have a camera at all?
T: No, not with me.
C.O: OK, Sir. Thank you very much.
Exercise 9. Answer these questions:
1. Where does the passenger come from?
2. How long is he going to stay in the UK?
3. What personal things has he got?
4. Is he bringing any gifts?
5. Is he travelling alone?
Exercise 10. State the arguments for the following statements:
1. The dual-channel system provides a simplified Customs control.
2. The distance between the baggage delivery area and the entrance to
the green/red channel is sufficient to allow passenger to choose the
channel.
3. The Customs officer must make sure that the documents of the
businessman relate to up-to-date transaction.
Exercise 11. State the arguments against the following statements:
1. The Customs officer always uses tools to examine contents of the
baggage.
2. Every passenger is suspected during the Customs control.
3. Red/Green channel does not speed up the Customs clearance
procedure.
Focus on Grammar
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Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. The dual channel system (allow) the passengers to choose between
two types of channels: “green” and “red.”
2. Customs officers (be) responsible for the prevention of the illegal
importation of such items as drugs, guns, etc.
3. Passengers who select the green channel (not be) subject to any other
Customs formalities except a spot check.
4. He (pass) through Customs already.
5. They (get) an entry visa in two days.
1. Помогите мне, пожалуйста, заполнить этот бланк.
2. Эти вещи подлежат обложению таможенной пошлиной.
3. У меня проблемы. Вы не могли бы мне помочь?
4. Система двойного коридора упрощает таможенный контроль.
5. Он все еще досматривает багаж пассажира из Турции.
6. Вот мой паспорт.
7. Поставьте мне, пожалуйста, штамп в паспорт.
8. Таможенник был вынужден конфисковать эти вещи.
9.Я хотел бы позвонить в посольство.
10.Формальности в аэропорту занимают много времени.
11.Сейчас туристы проходят через металлоискатель.
1. Tomorrow I (fill in) an exit Customs declaration form.
2. Look, the passenger (put) his suit-case into X-ray machine.
3. Jane and Ann (be) friends for five years.
4. Two hours ago they (show) their passport, visa and Customs
declaration at this counter.
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5. He already (check) the passenger’s visa.
6. They (sign) all the documents by 5 p.m.
7. When I rang him up, he (read) a book.
8. Molly lives in Scotland. She (live) there all her life.
9. She (work) there for three years. She left last year.
10. They (be) friends for five years.
11. We just (go) to the Customs Academy.
Exercise 15. Translate the following phrases into Russian. Make up
sentences of your own.
Example:
This route is twice as long as that one. – Этот маршрут вдвое
длиннее, чем тот.
His car is four times as expensive as mine. – Его машина вчетверо
дороже моей.
A. three times as wide, four times as deep, five times as narrow, twice as
big, ten times as clever, twice as strong, ten times as fascinating, ten
kilometres longer, some kilos heavier, a kilometre wider;
B. half as strong, half as large, half as wide, half as good, half as long,
half as heavy;
C. three times as old, many times as slow, twice as slow, twice as hot,
ten times as witty, several times as good.
Exercise 16. Give the correct form of the adverbs in brackets.
1. This sportsman runs (fast) of all.
2. I like this novel (well) of all.
3. My grandmother always asks me to come (close) to hear me (well).
4. My sister speaks English far (well) than I do.
5. The (much) we read the (soon) we enlarge our vocabulary.
6. These sportsmen jump (high) than any other sportsmen in the world.
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7. I live (far) from the University than my friend.
8. Please, give me some (much) tea.
9. This student works at her English (little) than that one.
10. My nephew attends theatres (often) than my niece.
GRAMMAR TEST №2
1._____ you filled in a declaration form _____?
a) Are; now
b) Did; yesterday
c) Have; yet
2. He ______ at the Customs control since 8 o’clock a.m.
a) is being
b) has been
c) is
3. I ______ you for ages.
a) don’t see
b) haven’t seen
c) has seen
4. I am afraid, we ______ the plane.
a) have missed
b) have been missing
c) has missed
5. He _______ all his money by the end of the week.
a) was spending
b) had spent
c) spent
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6. They _______ through the Customs examination _____.
a) has gone; already
b) haven’t gone; yet
c) are going; just
7. Petrov and Smirnov ______ in the baggage crew ____ five years.
a) has been; during
b) are being; still
c) have been; for
8. Have you _____ a visa ____?
a) got; yet
b) get; already
c) getting; just
9. My friend _______ on a business trip. He will be back soon.
a) went
b) have gone
c) has gone
10. Our company _______ two new offices last summer.
a) have opened
b) opened
c) open
11. _____ you ever flown in a jet plane?
a) Have
b) Did
c) Are
12. They _______ to the seminar last week.
a) have gone
b) are going
c) went
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13. He _______ to the briefing on security measures twice this week.
a) was
b) was being
c) has been
14. I am looking for Mike. ________ him?
a) Did you see
b) Have you seen
c) Do you see
15. _________ the news on television last night?
a) Have you seen
b) Did you see
c) Are you see
16. Their flight just ________.
a) has landed
b) landed
c) have landed
17. By the end of the month George _______ his English exam.
a) was passing
b) passed
c) will have passed
18. Have you ______ a holiday recently?
a) had
b) has
c) have
19. Suddenly I remembered that I _______ my ticket at home.
a) left
b) had left
c) was leaving
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20. It’s the first time I ______ by plane.
a) travelled
b) have travelled
c) am travelling
21. The number of passengers at international airports _______ recently.
a) had been increasing
b) increased
c) has increased
22. Pete and Mike _____ to become Customs officers.
a) always wants
b) have always wanted
c) has always wanted
23. She ______ a telegram by 10 o’clock tomorrow.
a) sends
b) will have sent
c) has sent
24. _______ this bag into X-ray baggage scanner?
a) Are you going to put
b) Will you puts
c) Do you putting
25. What time will your friends __________ tomorrow?
a) are arriving
b) arrive
c) be arriving
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MODULE 3
CUSTOMS DECLARATION
UNIT 3.1 PASSENGER CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Starting Up

1. What are the main points of the Customs declaration form?
2. Why is it necessary for a passenger to fill in a declaration form?
3. Who signs the declaration form?
4. Is it allowed to fill in the form for another person?
5. Have you ever filled in Customs declaration?
Word Study
to declare – декларировать
entry declaration – въездная декларация
exit declaration – выездная декларация
to present/ produce/show a declaration – предъявить декларацию
to fill in a declaration (BrE)/to fill out a declaration (AmE) – заполнять
декларацию
to sign a declaration – подписать декларацию
to keep a declaration – сохранять декларацию
in full words – словами (без прочерков)
in block letters – печатными буквами
in figures – цифрами
crosses and dashes – исправления и прочерки
points of the declaration – пункты декларации
full name – полное имя
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surname – фамилия
initials – инициалы
country of residence – страна проживания
country of destination – страна прибытия
permanent address – постоянный адрес
length of a visit/duration of a stay – срок пребывания
purpose of a visit – цель прибытия
business trip – деловая поездка
tourist tour – туристическая поездка
on invitation – по приглашению
Exercise 3. Study the following forms of Customs declarations and
compare their contents. State the difference.
Customs Declaration
Full name _____________________________________________
Citizenship______________________________________________
Arriving from___________________________________________
Country of destination_____________________________________
Purpose of visit___________________________________________
(business, tourism, private, etc.)
With me and in my bag I have:

I. Weapons of all description and ammunition:
II. Narcotics and appliances for the use
III. Antiques and objects of art (paintings, drawings, icons, sculptures,
etc.)________________________________________________
IV. Russian rubles, state loan bonds, lottery,
tickets_______________________________________________________
V. Currency other than Russian rubles (bank notes, exchequer bills, coins), payment
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voucher (checks, bills, letters of credit, etc.), securities (shares, bonds, etc.) in foreign
currencies, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, metals of platinum group) in any
form or condition, crude and processed natural precious stones (diamonds, brilliants,
rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls).
Jewellery and other articles made of precious metals and precious stones, and scrap
thereof, as well as property papers:
VI. Russian rubles, other currency, payment vouchers, valuables and any objects
belonging to other persons________________________________________________
I am aware that, in addition to the objects listed in the Customs Declaration, I must
submit for inspection: printed matter, manuscripts, films, video and sound recordings,
postage stamps, pictorial matter, etc., as well as items not for personal use.
I also declare that my luggage sent separately consists of _______________ pieces.
(Date)______________ 20__ Owner of luggage________________ (signed)
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE
CUSTOMS DECLARATION
PRESENT TO IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS INSPECTORS
EACH ARRIVING TRAVELER OR HEAD OF A FAMILY MUST WRITE IN
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. PLEASE PRINT.
1. FAMILY NAME GIVEN NAME
MIDDLE INITIAL
2. DATE OF BIRTH (Mo./Day/Yr.) 3. VESSEL, OR

AIRLINE & FLT.
NO.
4. CITIZEN OF (Country) 5. RESIDENT OF

(Country)
6. PERMANENT ADDRESS
7. ADDRESS WHILE IN THE UNITED STATES
8. NAME AND RELATIONSHIP OF ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS
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9. Are you or anyone in your party carrying any fruits, plants, meats,
other plant or animal products, birds, snails, or other live organisms of any kind?
YES/NO
10. Have you or anyone in your party been on a farm or ranch outside
the U.S.A. in the last 30 days? YES/NO
11. Are you or any family member carrying over $5000.00 (or the equivalent
value in any currency) in monetary instrument such as coins, currency, traveler’s
checks, money orders, or negotiable instruments in bearer form?
YES/NO
Note: It is not illegal to transport over $5000 in monetary instruments; however, it
must be reported.
12. I certify that I have declared all items acquired abroad as required herein
and that all oral and
written statements which I have made are true, correct and complete.
SIGNATURE:
NON- 13. U.S. VISA ISSUED AT (Place) 14. VISA DATE
CITIZENS (Mo./Day/Yr.)
ONLY
The laws of the United States require that you declare ALL articles acquired abroad (whether worn or
used, whether dutiable or not, or whether obtained by purchase, as a gift, or otherwise) which are in your or
your family’s possession at the time of arrival. Repairs made abroad also must be declared.

сопровождающий; рукописи; аккредитив; изумруды; сапфиры;
драгоценные металлы; печатная продукция; почтовые марки; счет;
рубины; бриллианты; казначейский вексель; монеты;
необработанный камень; платежный оправдательный документ;
предметы живописи; казначейство; денежный документ,
допускающий передачу.
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Exercise 5. Ask your friend about:
- how the objects are described in the Customs form;
- what the term “for official use” means;
- why these remarks are important.
Exercise 6. Complete the text below using the words from the box.
through the “red corridor”, purchases, be questioned, to avoid, false,

laws, subject to declaration, stamped, renewable, the border, identifies,
amount
Text 1
Customs Declaration
When a person goes on business abroad he is
to fill in the Customs declaration and to keep it for
the duration of his stay abroad. It is not (1) ______
in case of loss. What is a ‘Customs declaration
form’? It’s a simple form that (2) _______ who the person is, where he
lives and whether or not he has made any (3) ________ that are to be
declared.
Just like travelling anywhere outside the country, passengers are
allowed a certain (4) _______ of tobacco, liquor that can be brought into
the country. Persons giving (5) ______ information in the Customs
declaration or to Customs officers shall render themselves liable under
the (6) ____ of the country.
If the traveller has any goods or items that are (7) _______, he
should fill in a special Customs declaration form and pass (8) ________
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at the Customs point at the border. If he doesn’t have anything to
declare, he may cross (9) ______ through the ‘green corridor’.
If the passenger brings in something that he thinks may (10)
_______ when he comes out of the country, it’s better to declare it. The
traveller must keep the (11) ________ declaration until the end of the
trip (12) ______ problems when leaving the country.
Exercise 7. Read Text 2 to find the English equivalents for:

широко практиковаться в мире; каналы связи; представлять;
законодательные акты; постепенно; таможенные органы; участники
ВЭД; декларирование через Интернет; осуществлять таможенное
оформление; выпуск товаров; декларант; электронное уведомление;
квитанция; ускорять процедуру таможенного оформления; набор
документов; подвергать риску; воспользоваться преимуществами;
принимать электронную декларацию; воплощать программы.
Text 2*
Electronic Customs Declaration
The electronic Customs declaration of goods is widely practiced in
the world today. It is submitted to the Customs office in electronic form
via the electronic communications channels. For these purposes the
Customs offices should be adequately equipped.
In Russia, the first electronic Customs declaration was submitted
in 2002.
In 2004, the Federal Customs Service adopted several legal acts
determining the procedure for electronic declaration. Then it gradually
began to be used by the Customs authorities, and certain participants in
foreign trade switched to that form of declaration. Later the Federal
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Customs Service developed the means for electronically declaring goods
through the Internet.
Thanks to the Internet declaration there is usually no need for the
declarant to be personally present at the Customs office. In that case
Customs clearance is performed rather quickly, taking as little as 15
minutes to release the goods after the electronic declaration is sent out.
After sending the electronic declaration, the declarant receives
electronic notifications concerning all the stages of the declaration
movement: receipt at a Customs office, acceptance, release, etc.
The Internet declaration, for instance, ED2 (Internet declaration in
legal language) really speeds up the Customs clearance procedure.
However, using the Internet declaration is not as simple as merely
switching on the Internet. The declarant must sign the relevant
agreement with the Federal Customs Service. His information systems
must meet certain information security requirements and pass a special
test.
Not all the Customs offices can currently accept electronic
Customs declarations in the ED2 form yet, especially because they are
inadequately equipped with the necessary hardware. However, the
Federal Customs Service has worked out and is implementing the
programme for gradually introducing ED2 throughout Russia. The list of
Customs offices that are adequately equipped is being continuously
renewed on the official web site of the Federal Customs Service of
Russia.
Customs authorities intend to carry out an experiment in the
remote release of goods. Its results will be used to decide whether that
technology of Customs clearance should extend to all the Customs
offices.
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(“The Moscow Times”, 01 December, 2009)
Exercise 8. Read the text again to answer the following questions:
1. When was the electronic Customs declaration submitted in Russia?
2. What are the advantages of Internet declaration?
3. In what case does an Internet declaration speed up the Customs
clearance?
4. What does the abbreviation “ED2” stand for?
5. What are the barriers for overall acceptance of electronic Customs
declaration?
Exercise 9. Match right and left.
Federal control
to adopt Customs service
to implement channels
to equip the programme
to pass notification
communications certain requirements
to determine of declaration movement
the stages legal acts
electronic the procedure
to meet with necessary hardware
to exercise a special test
Exercise 10.Translate the text into Russian.

Most of the major airlines offer Web Check-In. Passengers may
use online check-in from their home computer, office, or anywhere they
access the Internet to check-in for their flight. The Web Check-in form
can only be completed by residents of the following countries: United
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States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Dominican
Republic and Venezuela.
Exercise 11. Complete the following sentences:
1. Incoming passengers must fill in _________ which is to be presented
to _________.
2. Incoming passengers must pass through ___________.
3. The main points of the entry declaration include ____________.
4. The entry declaration must be kept by ____________.
5. The entry declaration is not renewed in _____________.
6. The passenger must present it together with ____________.
7. The Customs inspector may ask you to open your bags for
__________.
8. This is the passenger’s responsibility to __________.
9. The passenger must declare all __________.
10. Personal belongings can be brought in or taken out __________.
11. The owner of the baggage must answer all the questions of the
Customs officer on ___________.
into English:
1. Nowadays people who go on business mostly travel by air, as it is
самый быстрый способ передвижения.
2. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport за два часа до
отправления на международных рейсах (линиях) и за час на
внутренних (местных) линиях.
3. Each passenger of more than two years of age могут перевозить
свой багаж бесплатно (беспошлинно) в пределах установленной
нормы.
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4. Багаж сверх нормы (излишки багажа) must be paid for except for
some articles - that can be carried free of charge.
5. Each passenger is given a посадочный талон to be shown при
выходе на посадку.
6. Landing formalities and таможенные правила are more or less the
same in all countries.
7. После выхода из самолета, officials will check his passport and
виза.
8. When these формальности have been completed the passenger goes
to the Customs для досмотра багажа.
9. It sometimes happens that a passenger’s luggage is carefully gone
through in order для предотвращения провоза контрабанды.
10.После того, как вы пройдете все таможенные формальности,
the inspector will put a stamp on each piece of luggage or сделает
отметку мелом.
Talking Points
Exercise 13. Describe the formalities through which passengers must

pass.
Exercise 14. Speak on some rules and regulations for incoming/outgoing
passengers.
Exercise 15. Explain why passengers must comply with the rules when
going through the Customs control and being on board the plane.
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 16. Use the correct word in italics.

1. I always /already do the housework on Saturdays.
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2. We haven’t booked our summer holiday just/yet.
3. My brother has just/ever joined the football club.
4. Linda has already/ever bought a new dress for the party.
5. Have you so far/ever tasted Japanese food?
6. Anna has been to Paris since/for two weeks.
7. I have never/just seen this film before.
8. The secretary has typed twenty letters yet/so far this morning.
9. I have been working here since/still July.
10.The Smirnovs have moved into a new house recently/so far.
11.They still/already haven’t employed a new supervisor.
Exercise 17. Open the brackets using Past Simple or Present Perfect.
1. She (become) manager of the factory in 1982.
2. They (bring) your books back yet?
3. We (buy) a new house last week.
4. The police (catch) the person who stole my purse. He’s at the
police station now.
5. We (choose) the new person for the job already.
6. Nobody (come) to see me yesterday.
7. I (feel) terrible when I woke up this morning.
8. You ever (fly) in an airplane before?
9. The police (let) me talk to Jane after she was arrested.
10.You (pay) the taxi-driver yet?
Exercise 18. A detective is talking to a police officer about a burglary
which happened yesterday. In pairs, ask and answer questions using the
prompts below.
Example:
-Have you dusted the house for fingerprints yet?
The house/dust/for fingerprints yesterday.
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-Yes, the house was dusted for fingerprints yesterday.
1. Have you found any evidence yet?
a piece of material/find/this morning
2. Have you interviewed the house owners yet?
they /interview/last night
3. Have you questioned the neighbours yet?
they/question/this morning
4. Have you arrested any suspects yet?
two men/arrest/yesterday evening
5. Have you interrogated the suspects yet?
they/interrogate/last night
6. Have you recovered the stolen goods yet?
they/ recover/ this morning
7. Have you written your report yet?
it/complete/an hour ago.
Exercise 19. Put one verb in each sentence into Past Simple, and the
other verb into Past Perfect. Decide which action is prior to the other.
1. When the police (arrive), the car (go).
2. When I (get) to the shop, it (close).
3. When we (leave) the beach, the rain (start) already.
4. I (try) telephoning her several times but she (leave) the country.
5. When I (find) my purse, someone (take) the money out of it.
6. The car (go) when I (look) into the street.
7. All the garages (close) by the time we (cross) the border.
8. The post (not arrive) when I (leave) the house this morning.
9. By the time I (get) into town, the shops (close).
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UNIT 3.2 ENTRY LIMITATIONS AND CUSTOMS RESTRICTIONS
Starting Up

1. Why do all the countries introduce entry limitations?
2. Customs restrictions help regulate foreign trade, don’t they?
3. What goods are usually subject to Customs restrictions?
Word Study
1) Customs restrictions a) телекоммуникационные

устройства
2) detained articles b) радиоактивные материалы
3) items for commercial activity c) под угрозой исчезновения
4) psychotropic medicines d) таможенные ограничения
5) items of cultural value e) сильные седативные средства4
6) in a danger of disappearance f) предметы коммерческой
деятельности
7) merchandise g) психотропные лекарственные
средства
8) radioactive materials h) предметы, имеющие
культурную ценность
9) strong sedatives i) товар
10) telecommunication devices j) задержанные (конфискованные)
предметы
Exercise 3. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions.
to be subject ________ special permission
entry _______ Russia
_______ sale
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психотропные лекарственные средства, оказывающие успокаивающее действие на
ЦНС; применяются для лечения невротических состояний
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to go up _____ 30%
to be determined ________ Customs officials
amount _____ the items
to go ______ green/red channel
4EUR ________ kilogramme
_____ professional use
to pay tax _______ value
to get a paper _____ the Customs
to leave item _____ the border
items brought permanently; the total weight/price; minimum salary;
approximately; stocks; securities; the allowed amount of money; special
permission; anesthesia’s and sleeping pills; guns; explosives; wild flora
and fauna; printed materials; at the point of sale; to avoid illegal import;
to determine; to get the latest information; to bring in; to oblige to pay;
extra money.
Exercise 5. Match the verbs from the text below with nouns and expressions.
1. to declare a) detention, arrest, fines
2. to submit b) to the Russian police
3. to export c) receipts for all high-value items
4. to receive d) cultural value
5. to cause e) in limited amount
6. to report f) for the export of articles
7. to appeal g) a Customs declaration
8. to face h) in Russia
9. to obtain i ) a stamp on the Customs declaration
10. to have j) to the higher Customs body
11. to present k) all items of value
12. to be granted l) to Customs official
13. to arrive m) criminal responsibility
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Exercise 6. Read the text to answer the following questions:
1. What items are duty free when travellers enter Russia?
2. What is the maximum amount of cash the passenger can take into
Russia?
3. How many dollars may travellers have when entering or leaving
Russia?
4. What items may be exported duty free in limited amounts?
Text 1
Customs Restrictions
Every country has certain rules about Customs restrictions. It is
usually determined by the Customs officials what items brought for sale
or commercial use may incur (подвергаться) Customs tax, which can
go up to 30 % of the total price. In Russia for example these items are:
 Cash foreign currencies (if equivalent or more than $3000 US) or
rubles (if more than 500 minimum salaries, equals approximately
75,000 rubles which is approximately $2500 at today’s rate);
 Stocks and securities, including travellers’ checks;
 Alcohol (if more than 2 liters);
 Cigarettes (if more than 100), tobacco (if more than 250 grams),
cigars (in more than 50);
 Caviar (икра) (if more than 250 grams), sturgeon (осетр) (if more
than 250 gm);
 Items for commercial activity (including advertising materials);
 A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use;
 Gifts up to the value of US$10,000.
If the passenger has less than the allowed amount of the items
listed above (e.g. $2000 US in currency, 100 gm of caviar, 1 bottle of
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vodka etc.), then he does not need to declare it when he comes
into/leaves Russia. He just goes through the ‘green corridor’ (channel).
It is allowed to bring in between $3000 and $10000 (or
equivalent), but if the traveller has more than $3000, he is to declare it. It
is better to bring the money on credit cards to avoid going through the
‘red corridor’ (channel).
There are some other items which are to be declared and subject to
special permission; jewellery (украшения), musical instruments, guns,
explosives, ammunition, strong medicines (anesthesia’s, sleeping pills,
etc.), psychotropic medicines, items, that have cultural value for Russia
(usually, more than 70 years old), poisons (яды), strong sedatives,
radioactive materials, wild flora and fauna that is in a danger of
disappearance, technical telecommunication devices (radio phones,
stations, cable TVs with a frequency more than 900Ghz (except cell
phones), printed materials (of fascist, racial, pornographic content),
merchandise for production or commercial activities.
If the person has any of the items above that he needs to take out
from Russia, he should seek to obtain the special permission at the point
of sale or through the appropriate (соответствующий) Ministry (e.g.
Ministry of Culture for items of cultural value).
In case the passenger does not want to pay the Customs tax, he can
leave the item at the border and take it back when leaving the country. In
this case he will need to get an official paper from the Customs which
describes exactly what item was taken, its value, and the reason for its
being ‘detained’ at the border.
Exercise 5. Complete the sentences by matching left and right.
1) Stocks and securities, including a) ...which can go up to 30% of the
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travellers’ checks ... total price.
2) Items brought for sale or b) ... he does not need to declare it
commercial use may incur Customs when he comes into / leaves Russia.
tax...
3) Wild flora and fauna that is in a c) ... prohibited to be brought in into
danger of disappearance... Russia.
4) If the person has any items of d) ... can be subject to Customs tax.
cultural value...
5) Printed materials of fascist, racial, e) ... to avoid going through the ‘red
pornographic content are... corridor’ (channel).
6) In case the passenger does not f) ... are to be declared and subject
want to pay the Customs tax... to special permission.
7) If the passenger has less than the g) ... he should obtain the special
allowed amount of such items as permission from the Russian
$2000 US in currency, 100 gm of Ministry of Culture.
caviar...
8) It is better to bring the money on h) ... he can leave the item at the
credit cards ... border and take it back when
leaving the country.
Exercise 6. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions, if necessary. Find

false statements and correct them.
1. When arriving __ Russia travellers must declare all items __value
__ a Customs form.
2. Lost or stolen Customs forms should be reported __ the Russian
Ministry of Culture.
3. It is illegal to remove valuable items __ Russia __ permanent
dwelling.
4. Travellers should be sure to declare all such items __ arrival and
receive a stamp __ an entry visa.
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5. In case the passenger does not want to pay the Customs tax, he can
leave ___ the item ___ the border and take it ___ when leaving the
country.
6. Travellers may enter Russia __ __ __ 10,000 U.S. dollars __
implementing international cooperation.
7. Travellers attempting to depart Russia ___ more money than
allowed ___ Customs regulations face immediate exportation of
goods.
Exercise 7. Translate the following sentences into Russian in writing.
Use the dictionary if it is necessary.
1. All antiques or icons should come with a certificate from the
Ministry of Culture allowing export.
2. It’s illegal to take any meat, meat products, milk and dairy
products abroad from animals that are susceptible to foot and
mouth disease.
3. Prohibited items include unlicensed drugs, offensive weapons,
indecent and obscene material featuring children, counterfeit and
pirated goods.
4. Weapons and ammunition, radio electrical equipment, narcotics,
fruit, vegetables, sturgeon of any species or sturgeon products, and
live animals unless with a special permit are prohibited to be taken
out of Russia.
5. Restricted items include firearms, explosives and ammunition, live
animals, endangered species, certain plants and their produce and
radio transmitters.
6. This ban includes sandwiches, packed lunches, and food for self-
catering holidays, and includes fresh, chilled, frozen, tinned,
preserved and processed products.
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7. The import of articles intended for personal use, including
currency and valuables, must be registered on the declaration
form.
Exercise 8. Read Texts 2-3 and compare Russian and British Customs
Regulations (list of prohibited and restricted goods).
Common Features Differences

1. ______________ 1. ______________
2.______________ 2.______________
3.______________ 3.______________
______________ ______________
Text 2
Russian Customs Regulations
The following goods may be imported into the Russian Federation

by persons aged 16 years and older without incurring Customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco products
(over 18 years).
• 2 litres of alcoholic beverage (over 21 years).
• A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use.
• Gifts up to the value of US$10,000.
Prohibited Imports
Weapons and ammunition, radio electrical equipment, narcotics,
fruit, vegetables, sturgeon of any species or sturgeon products, and live
animals unless with a special permit.
Prohibited Exports
Arms, works of art and antiques (unless permission has been
granted by the Ministry of Culture), precious metals and furs.
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Up to 250g of caviar per person may be exported, provided a
receipt is shown proving that it was bought at a store licensed to sell it to
foreigners and a licence from the Ministry of Economical Development
is presented.
Text 3
British Customs Regulations
The following items may be imported into the UK without

incurring Customs duty by travellers aged 17 years and over arriving
from non-EU countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. These
can be combined provided travellers do not exceed their total tobacco
allowance.
• 4 litres of still wine.
• 1litre of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22% or 2 litres of fortified
or sparkling wine or other liqueurs. These can be combined provided
travellers do not exceed their total alcohol allowance.
• 16 litres of beer.
• Other goods including souvenirs up to the value of 340.
Note: Goods obtained duty and tax paid in the EU countries are
unlimited.
Prohibited Imports
Prohibited items include unlicensed drugs, offensive weapons,
indecent and obscene material featuring children, counterfeit and pirated
goods, meat, dairy and other animal products, and pornography.
Restricted items include firearms, explosives and ammunition, live
animals, endangered species, certain plants, their products and radio
transmitters.
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Prohibited Exports
It’s illegal to take any meat, meat products, milk, and milk and
dairy products abroad from animals that are susceptible to foot and
mouth disease. This ban includes sandwiches, packed lunches, and food
for self-catering holidays, fresh, chilled, frozen, tinned, preserved and
processed products.
Customs; states; products; personal use; visitors;

duty-free; limits; rules
Text 4
Abolition of Duty-free Goods within the EU countries
On 30 June 1999, the sale of (1) ______alcohol and tobacco at
airports and at sea was abolished in all of the original 15 EU member
states. Of the 10 new member states that joined the EU on 1 May,
2004 and the two states that joined on 1 January, 2007, these (2)
______already apply to Cyprus and Malta.
There are transitional rules in place for (3) _______returning to
one of the original 15 EU countries from one of the other new EU
countries. But for the original 15 countries, plus Cyprus and Malta, there
are no (4) ______imposed on importing tobacco and alcohol (5) ______
from one EU country to another.
Travellers should note that they may be required to prove at (6)
______that the goods purchased are for (7) ______only. Member (8)
______ may follow the EU’s guide levels of: 10 litres of spirits; 20 litres
of fortified wine; 90 litres of wine; 110 litres of beer; 800 cigarettes; 400
cigarillos; 200 cigars and 1kg of tobacco.
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Note: The UK follows the above EU guide levels, with the exception of
cigarettes (3,200) and tobacco (3kg).
Exercise 10. Translate the following text into Russian.
Hand Luggage Restrictions: Liquids, Gels

The airport says Manchester T1’s new layout is more appropriate
given the security restrictions regarding the carriage of liquids and gels
as hand luggage.
Under current security rules, passengers are only allowed to carry
liquids, gels and aerosols in containers no bigger than 100ml.
This has resulted in passengers having to discard products that do
not meet these criteria, some of which they have purchased at shops
before getting to the security checkpoints.
By removing “pre-security” retail and leisure facilities, the airport
believes this problem can be reduced.
1. What are the security restrictions regarding the carriage of liquids
and gels as hand luggage?
2. What are passengers allowed to carry?
3. What do you know about the same restrictions regarding the
carriage of liquids and gels at the Russian airports?
Exercise 12. Read Text 5 and translate the Russian words and word-
combinations into English.
Choose from:
foreign trade; statistics; import; functions; revenue collection; merger;
change; excise duties; European Union; responsibilities; tasks;
Customs duties; consequences; extremely; restrictions; export; trade
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facilitation; addition; VAT5; assessment; enforcement; charges; role;
protection; goods.
Text 5
HM6 Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HM Revenue & Customs was formed on the 18 April 2005,

following the объединение of Inland Revenue and HM Customs and
Excise Departments.
The role of Customs in взимание платежей and social защита
is чрезвычайно important but this has to be balanced with the
role of Customs in упрощение торговли. This is how the British
Customs Service sees its роль today.
Main обязанности. As well as the collection of VAT and акцизные
сборы. Revenue and Customs is also responsible for:
-collection of таможенные пошлины and agricultural levies for the
Евросоюз;
-правоприменение of prohibitions and ограничения on imports and
exports;
-задачи connected with внешняя торговля including the collection of
trade статистика.
Customs duties . The начисление and collection of Customs duties
on imported товары have always been one of the main функции of
Revenue and Customs. However, one of the последствия of
membership in the European Union has been a изменение in the nature
of Customs duties. In дополнение, Revenue and Customs collects and
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VAT [value added tax] - налог на добавленную стоимость, НДС
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Her Majesty – Ее Величество
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controls the other сборы (налоги) which may be levied at ввоз and
remitted at вывоз, such as excise duties and НДС.
Exercise 13. Comprehension questions.
1. When was HM Revenue & Customs formed?
2. What are the main responsibilities of the British Customs Service?
3. What Customs duties are enumerated in the text above?
4. What was one of the consequences of membership in the European
Union?
Talking Points
Exercise 14. Write 10 sentence summary of Texts 1-3. Discuss it with

the rest of the class.
Exercise 15. Why do people try to smuggle through the Customs exotic
plants they bought in a foreign country?
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 16. Translate the following sentences from Russian into

English.
1. У вас есть ценные вещи: предметы старины или искусства?
2. В декларации необходимо указать все изделия из
драгоценных камней, которые вы везете с собой.
3. Пассажиры обязаны внести в декларацию все ценные вещи
при въезде в страну.
4. Для вывоза за границу предметов старины и искусства
требуется разрешение Министерства культуры Российской
Федерации.
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5. Отсутствие в декларации предметов, подлежащих
декларированию, является нарушением таможенных правил и
влечет за собой штраф, задержание и/или конфискацию
ценных вещей и денег.
6. Вы должны предъявить таможеннику чек о приобретении
(покупке) данной иконы и разрешение Министерства
культуры на ее вывоз.
Exercise 18. Open the brackets using the correct Passive form.
Example: I’m going to a party tonight. I (invite) by my friend. – I was
invited by my friend.
1. Tom didn’t go to the meeting yesterday. It (cancel).
2. They (take) to hospital by ambulance.
3. I have a beautiful jumper which (to knit) by my grandmother.
4. The new bridge (build) already.
5. Breakfasts (serve) every day from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
6. This secret must (not reveal) to anyone.
7. He (consider) to be a very talented musician.
8. Tickets (sell) until the day of the concert.
9. The instructions must (follow) very carefully.
Exercise 19. Open the brackets using the correct Active or Passive form.
Example: This tree is very old. It (plant) in the 19th century. – It was
planted in the 19th century.
1. This piece of music (not record) yet. I’ve just composed it.
2. The thieves (steal) the jewellery from the safe yesterday.
3. We began work early, but we (not finish) until late.
4. Jenny (complain) to the manager about the faulty items at the moment.
5. This photograph (take) by my grandfather when I was five.
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6. We (delay) because there was a lot of traffic this morning.
7. Not much (know) about this complicated subject.
8. I’m going home now because all the work (do).
9. His house is very modern. It (build) only two years ago.
Exercise 20. Rewrite the sentences in Passive.
Example: John opened the door. – The door was opened by John.
1. Their mother takes them to the park every day.
2. Meg asked the policeman for directions.
3. The postman delivered the letter two days ago.
4. Sam took these photographs.
5. Do they teach Latin at this school?
6. Michael has made the preparations.
7. Is she cleaning the house?
8. Who built the Pyramids?
9. I expect they will deliver my new car soon.
10. The police are questioning the suspects.
11. Did your next door neighbours see the thieves?
12. A lot of children use computers nowadays.
13. They may not deliver the parcel today.
Exercise 21. Choose the best way to change the sentences into Passive.
1. Esther gave Sue a nice present.
a) Esther was given a nice present by Sue.
b) Sue was given a nice present by Esther.
c) A nice present was given to Esther by Sue.
d) A nice present was given to Sue from Esther.
2. A thief stole Bob’s painting.
a) Bob’s painting has stole by a thief.
b) Bob’s painting was stolen by a thief.
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c) Bob’s painting was stole by a thief.
d) Bob’s painting was stealed by a thief.
3. The news surprised us all.
a) We all surprising by the news.
b) We all surprised by the news.
c) We all are surprised from the news.
d) We all were surprised by the news.
4. Joan spread the newspaper out on the floor.
a) The newspaper was spreaded out on the floor by Joan.
b) The newspaper has spreaded out on the floor.
c) The newspaper is spreaded out on the floor.
d) The newspaper was spread out on the floor.
5. Where did he put the suitcase?
a) Where did the suitcase put by him?
b) Where was the suitcase put?
c) Where has the suitcase been put by him?
d) Where was the suitcase putted?
6. Ben drove me to the airport.
a) I was drove to the airport by Ben.
b) I was driven to the airport by Ben.
c) I was drived to the airport by Ben.
d) I been drive to the airport by Ben.
7. He may forget the password.
a) The password may be forgot.
b) The password may been forgot.
c) The password may have been forgotten.
d) The password may be forgotten.
8. He should have done the assignment.
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a) The assignment should have been done.
b) The assignment should be done.
c) The assignment should had been done.
d) The assignment should have been did.
9. John has completed the project.
a) The project completed by John.
b) The project has been completed by John.
c) The project was completed by John.
d) The project has completed by John.
10. They had to change the law.
a) The law had to been changed.
b) The law had been change.
c) The law had to be changed.
d) The law had to have been changed.
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UNIT 3.3 VETERINARY AND PHYTOSANITARY CONTROL
Starting Up
Exercise 1. Ask your partner the questions.
1. What does abbreviation SPS stand for?
2. What are the requirements for bringing cats and dogs into
Russia/the United States?
3. What kind of food products can travellers bring to Russia/the
U.S.?
4. Why do the countries introduce SPS standards?
5. How do you know that your country’s consumers are being
supplied with food that is safe to eat – ‘safe’ by the standards you
consider appropriate?
Word Study
Exercise 2. Choose the definitions of the following words.
1. government a) a plant or plant product such as grain, fruit, or

2. livestock vegetables grown by a farmer;
3. crops b) farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, and chickens;
4. pesticide c) a system of political and social representation and
5. ban control;
6. disease d) to block, to forbid;
7. quarantine e) sickness or serious disorder that is inherited or
8. virus caused by infection or bad living conditions;
g) to keep a person or animal away from everyone
else because that person or animal has a dangerous
disease;
h) any microorganism smaller than bacteria that
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causes such diseases as the common cold, influenza,
measles, and HIV;
i) a chemical used to kill pests.
1) подвергать ветеринарному a) to be transmitted by food

контролю или карантину
2) принимать меры b) domestic livestock

3) ввозить c) pork products
сельскохозяйственную
продукцию
4) домашний скот d) plant pests
5) безопасность пищевых e) to be subject to veterinary
продуктов check-ups or quarantine
6) сельскохозяйственные f) “mad cow disease”
культуры
7) следы пестицидов g) to apply measures
8) торговые барьеры h) poultry and beef exports
9) вредители растений i) domestic crops

10) вирус гриппа j) to import farm products
11) ‘коровье бешенство’ k) food safety
12) продукты свиноводства l) pesticide residues
13) экспорт домашней птицы и m) barriers to trade
говядины
14) передаваться через пищу n) the influenza virus
(о вирусе)
Exercise 4. Read Text 1 to answer the questions below.

1. What is the role of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures?
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2. What products are routinely restricted for importation?
3. What are the consequences of these restrictions?
4. Is there any evidence that the virus is transmitted by food?
Text 1
Governments Impose SPS Measures
SPS measures are measures that governments apply to protect
human, animal, or plant life or health from risks arising from the entry.
For example, the United States and other governments routinely apply
measures at the border to protect domestic crops or livestock from
imported farm products or animals that may introduce a plant pest or
animal disease into the country.
Many countries have established maximum limits for pesticide
residues in food to promote food safety. In addition, governments often
require live animals to be subject to veterinary check-ups or quarantine
before entering the country.
At times, however, some governments impose SPS measures that
are big barriers to trade. For example, in 2009 a number of countries
banned imports of U.S. pork and pork products, citing threats (угрозы)
of the H1N1 influenza virus, despite the fact that there is no evidence
that the virus is transmitted by food. Similarly, many countries have used
the threat of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (губчатая
энцефалопатия у крупного рогатого скота) (otherwise known as
BSE or “mad cow disease”) as a reason to block U.S. poultry and beef
exports.
1. The United States and other governments have a legitimate right to
adopt and enforce measures to protect their people, animals, and plants
from SPS-related risks.
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2. The governments try to prevent the entry, establishment, or spread of
animal and plant pests.
3. Governments impose SPS measures that promote trade.
4. Live animals are not subject to veterinary check-ups.
5. The countries don’t introduce maximum limits for pesticide residues.
Exercise 6. Read Text 2 and speak on the role of WTO in protecting the
countries from risks of diseases.
Text 2
The World Trade Organization Agreement on the Application of
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)
The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary

Measures (the “SPS Agreement”) entered into force with the
establishment of the World Trade Organization on 1 January, 1995. It
concerns the application of food safety and animal and plant health
regulations.
The SPS Agreement, to which all WTO Members are parties,
recognizes that countries have the right to adopt regulations to protect
human, animal, or plant life or health - including food safety regulations
and measures to protect domestic crops, livestock, and poultry.
The SPS Agreement establishes a number of general requirements
and procedures to ensure that governments adopt and apply SPS
measures to protect against real risks. The SPS Agreement also
encourages harmonization of SPS measures among WTO Members.
The SPS Agreement applies only to those governmental measures
that may directly or indirectly affect international trade. The Agreement
defines SPS measures as any measure that a WTO Member applies:
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 to protect animal or plant life or health within the territory of the
Member from risks arising from the entry, spread of pests,
diseases or disease-carrying organisms;
 to protect human or animal life or health within the territory of the
Member from risks arising from additives, contaminants, toxins,
or disease-causing organisms in foods, beverages or feedstuffs;
 to prevent or limit other damage within the territory of the
Member from the introduction or spread of pests.
Exercise 7. Find the English equivalents for:
соглашение ВТО по применению санитарных и фитосанитарных
мер; применение мер для защиты людей, животных или растений;
принять соглашение; торговая ассоциация; влиять на
международную торговлю; частная компания; распространение
болезней; напитки; продукты питания; пищевые добавки;
вредители; поощрять; общие требования; вступать в силу.
Endangered species of wildlife and products made from them such
as tortoise, shell jewellery, leather goods, articles made from whalebone,
ivory, skins, or furs, are prohibited from being imported or exported.
1. Применение санитарных и фитосанитарных норм не должно
оказывать негативного воздействия на торговлю.
2. Санитарные и фитосанитарные меры применяются на основе
двусторонних соглашений.
3. Санитарные и фитосанитарные меры необходимы для защиты
жизни или здоровья людей, животных или растений.
4. Санитарные или фитосанитарные меры согласуются с
международными стандартами.
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5. Комитет по санитарным и фитосанитарным мерам разрабатывает
процедуру наблюдения за процессом международной
гармонизации.
Exercise 10. Read Text 3 and write an essay on phytosanitary
requirements specific to Russia.
Text 3
Russia’s SPS standards
Russia’s SPS standards are extremely prescriptive with detailed
requirements for facilities and production processes. Russia has
attempted to impose these requirements on trading partners by accepting
imports only from facilities that are certified as complying with Russian
requirements.
This has created difficulties for U.S. exporters of a range of
products, including dairy, feed, and pet food.
Overall, Russia’s application of unwarranted SPS measures has
had a significant negative effect on U.S. exports. The entry into force of
the proposed Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus Customs Union could
further complicate these matters as it is the three countries’ intention to
harmonize their SPS measures. The three countries have stated they will
produce harmonized SPS standards by April 1, 2010 for implementation
by July 1, 2010.
U.S. exporters face systemic issues in Russia related to the
certification of agricultural products. For example, Russia requires
phytosanitary certificates for shipments of processed products like
soybean proteins, corn gluten and distiller’s grain.
Russia requests certification that the United States is free from
various livestock diseases. With regard to export certificates for milk and
milk products, Russia has asked for U.S. Government verification of the
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Russian port of entry, identification marks, and the absence of
Salmonella and other bacterial disease agents.
In November 2006, the United States and Russia signed a number
of bilateral agreements to address SPS issues related to the trade in pork;
the certification of pork and poultry facilities for exporting products to
Russia; trade in beef and beef by-products; and trade in products of
agricultural biotechnology. There have been implementation problems
with several of these agreements, however.
Russia banned the importation and sale of chlorine-treated chicken
on January 1, 2010, which essentially halted all imports of U.S. poultry.
Russian regulations also place an upper limit on the amount of water
content in chilled and frozen chicken.
In addition, the Russian government has issued a resolution
banning the importation and sale of poultry that has been frozen for more
than three months and is intended for further processing into food
intended for use in baby food and special diets.
In 2011, the ban will extend to all further processing of poultry
that has been frozen for more than three months. Negotiations on these
issues are ongoing.
Exports of U.S. grain and oilseed products are severely limited due
to Russia’s requirement for veterinary certificates for many grains and
seeds certifying that these plant products are free of animal diseases.
The United States maintains that this certification is unnecessary
as these products do not pose any animal health risks. As a result, to date
the United States has not agreed to provide certificates for grains,
soybeans, soybean meal and animal feeds of plant origin and Russia
permits imports of these products only on a case-by-case basis.
Exercise 11. Give the general idea of the texts above.
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Exercise 12. Read Text 4 to give the English equivalents for:
вымирающие виды животных; перевозчик; насекомые;
инфекционные заболевания, передающиеся человеку; домашние
животные; продукты животного происхождения; нарушать законы
других государств; черепахи; ввозить беспошлинно; подходящие
клетки; кормление; обеспечение питьем; справка о прививке
против бешенства; подпись лицензированного ветеринарного врача.
Text 4
Veterinary Control
Transportation of animals, birds, live fish, insects and products of
animal origin is under the inspection of the Veterinary Control. There are
restrictions and prohibitions on bringing many species into the United
States. Endangered species of wildlife, and products made from them,
generally may not be imported or exported. The federal government does
not allow you to import into the country wild animals that were taken,
killed, sold, possessed, or exported from another country if any of these
acts violated foreign laws.
Trophies may also be subject to inspection by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
for sanitary purposes.
Dogs, cats and turtles can be brought into the country/into the US
duty free.
Pets brought in country must be examined for possible evidence of
diseases communicable to man.
All birds and animals must be imported under humane and
healthful conditions. Customs Regulation requires that careful
arrangements be made with the carrier for suitable cages, space,
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ventilation and protection from the elements. Clearing, feeding, watering
and other necessary service must be provided.
Dogs must be accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination
certificate. This document should identify the dog, show the date of
vaccination and specify the date it expires, and should bear the signature
of a licensed veterinarian. Dogs older than three months must get a
rabies vaccination at least 30 days before they come to the United States.
Cats must be free of evidence of diseases communicable to
humans when they are examined at the port of entry. If the cat does not
seem to be in good health, the owner may have to pay for an additional
examination by a licensed veterinarian.
The inspector at the Veterinary Control must check certificates of
vaccination, permits from a country of export and arrange an additional
examination by a licensed veterinarian in case of necessity.
Exercise 13. Comprehension questions:
1. What does the Veterinary Control inspect?
2. Which animals are prohibited to enter by law?
3. Which pets are exempt from duty?
4. Why is it necessary to examine imported animals on entry to the
country?
5. What are the requirements concerning the conditions under which
pets are imported into the U.S.?
6. What must the inspector at the Veterinary Control check?
into English:
1. There are ограничения и запреты на ввоз many species into the
United States.
2. Вымирающие виды животных, and products made from them,
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generally may not be imported or exported.
3. All birds and animals must be imported under все необходимые

условия.
4. Customs Regulation requires that careful arrangements be made
with the перевозчик for подходящие клетки, space, ventilation
and защита от неблагоприятных погодных условий.
5. Transportation of animals, birds, live fish, насекомые and
products of animal origin is under the контроль Ветеринарной
службы.
6. Pets brought into the U.S. must be examined for возможность
перенесения в страну инфекционных заболеваний,
передающихся человеку.
7. Dogs must be accompanied by a valid справка о прививке
против бешенства.
Exercise 15. Read Text 5 to answer the questions:
1. When was the Phoenix Fund established?

2. What is its mission?
3. What did Phoenix develop?
4. What is the aim of the Customs officers’ activities?
5. What organizations support the Fund?
Text 5
Cooperation with the Customs
Study the following words:
biodiversity – разнообразие видов
conservation – сохранение, охрана
habitat – среда обитания (животного, растения)
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Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund – фонд охраны носорогов и
тигров
environmental society – общество охраны окружающей среды
mammal – млекопитающее
insect – насекомое
reptile – рептилия
The Phoenix Fund was established in March, 1998. Its mission is

to conserve the rich biodiversity of the Russian Far East through
initiating, funding and implementing conservation projects.
The Fund has received support from a large number of
organizations including Wildlife Alliance, Save the Tiger Fund, Tigris
Foundation, Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund and others.
Phoenix Fund closely co-operates with the local authorities,
environmental societies, scientists and educational institutions.
Russian Far East represents important habitat for a rich multitude
of rare and endangered, and endemic species of plants and berries,
mammals, insects, birds, butterflies, reptiles and the like.
More and more often the endangered wildlife and derivatives
become objects of illegal trade across the international border. To
address this problem, Phoenix developed a project aimed to support the
investigative work of the Special Department of eliminating wildlife
crimes of the Primorsky Customs Service.
In April 2001 Phoenix and the Far Eastern Customs signed an
official Agreement on co-operation. The project implied improvement of
technical base of the Customs through replacement of the old equipment
with more advanced. With this equipment, the Customs officers carried
out activities aimed to eliminating illegal wildlife trade channels. Classes
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in identifying and eliminating illegal wildlife channels were held for
students of the Primorsky Customs Academy, including design and
publication of educational posters and other materials.
The project became possible due to the help from the Save the
Tiger Fund.
Exercise 16. Render the article below in English. Use the following:
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna

and Flora (CITES); derivative; illegal trafficking; Central Administrative
Board on Smuggling; endangered species of wildlife; to be liable to
forfeiture; the main routes; suppliers; rare plants; reptiles; exotic birds
and animals; become objects of illegal trade across the Customs border;
amphibians; turtles; lizards; to eliminate illegal wildlife trade channels.
Новости ФТС России

ФТС России борется с контрабандой объектов фауны и флоры
На российской территории главная роль по исполнению
Конвенции о международной торговле видами дикой флоры и
фауны, находящимися под угрозой исчезновения (СИТЕС) в части,
касающейся недопущения нелегального перемещения объектов
животного и растительного миров, а также их частей (дериватов)
через таможенную границу, отводится таможенным органам.
Координацию их деятельности осуществляет Главное управление
по борьбе с контрабандой (ГУБК) ФТС России.
Анализ пресеченных таможенными органами Российской
Федерации попыток незаконного трансграничного перемещения
объектов животного и растительного миров, а также их частей
позволил выявить основные маршруты их ввоза на российскую
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территорию и вывоза с нее. Так, главными поставщиками на
российский нелегальный рынок «живого товара», редких растений
и их частей являются: Африка и Южная Америка – экзотические
птицы и животные (попугаи, обезьяны); Юго-Восточная Азия –
рептилии, земноводные, амфибии (черепахи, змеи, ящерицы и пр.) и
Европа – энтомологические коллекции насекомых.
Talking Points
Exercise 17. Speak on the differences between the Russian and the US
Customs veterinary requirements in respect of:
a) pets;
b) endangered species of wildlife, and products made from them.
Exercise 18. Comment on the following:
1. Russia’s SPS standards are extremely strict.
2. There are some disagreements between the Russian
‘Rosselkhoznadzor’ and the U.S. exporters.
3. The United States and Russia signed a number of bilateral agreements
to address SPS issues.
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 19. Open the brackets using Passive Voice. Translate the
sentences into Russian.
1. All birds and animals must (import) under humane and healthful
conditions.
2. Pets (examine) at the port of entry.
3. Cleaning, feeding, watering and other necessary services must also

(provide).
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4. The dog may (admit) but should (place) in confinement for at least
30 days after the date of vaccination.
5. The inspector must see to it that all restrictions and prohibitions

(keep) and no foreign laws (violate).
Exercise 20. Open the brackets using the correct Active or Passive
forms.
1. Yesterday I (meet) a friend of mine whom I (not see) for a long
time.
2. Where is Smirnov? – He (not be) at his workplace, he (go) to the
arrival hall. Wait for him, he (come) back in 20 minutes.
3. Our documents already (sign) by the director. They (be) in order
now.
4. When I (enter) a Customs hall, our baggage still (examine) by the
Customs officers.
5. Anyone (see) my passport? I can’t find it.
6. You ever (be) to France? – Yes, I (be) there last year.
7. He (work) at the Customs for 10 years.
Exercise 21. Complete the sentences using will or be going to.
Example: (I / watch) my favourite TV programmeme at 7 p.m. – I’m
going to watch my favourite TV programmeme at 7 p.m.
1. (She / leave) work late tomorrow. There is a meeting at 5 o’clock
p.m.
2. (I / carry) your suitcase for you.
3. (He / clean) his room this afternoon.
4. I’m sure (you / enjoy) the film.
5. Next year (we / enter) the German market.
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Exercise 22. Rewrite the sentences in Passive.
Example: Mr. Smith filled in the entry declaration. – The entry
declaration was filled in by Mr. Smith.
1. We took our friend’s new address.
2. She got the entry visa.
3. He examined passengers’ baggage.
4. They gave the answer.
5. We cancelled our meeting.
1. Он только что предъявил свой багаж для досмотра.
2. Им пришлось обратиться к старшему таможеннику за
помощью.
3. Когда она приехала, совещание уже началось.
4. Я получу справку о вакцинации своего питомца через
несколько дней.
5. Животные и растения, находящиеся под угрозой
уничтожения, запрещены для ввоза или вывоза.
6. Багаж этого пассажира будет отправлен на тщательный
таможенный досмотр.
GRAMMAR TEST № 3
1. I am sorry I couldn’t come yesterday. I ________work late.
a) must
b) can
c) had to
2. ________ have you been to the USA?
a) How much
b) How many times
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c) How long time
3. Listen to those people. What language __________?
a) do they speak
b) they are speaking
c) are they speaking
4. Passengers _______ all formalities by 2 o’clock.
a) had passed
b) have passed
c) have been passing
5. A visa is valid only _____ the period specified in it.
a) till
b) for
c) on
6. Her hair _______red.
a) are
b) being
c) is
7. My new car is _________my old one.
a) better than
b) best as
c) more good
8. _________I use your dictionary?
a) Am able
b) Have to
c) May
9. When she came they still ________ talks.
a) are having
b) has been having
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c) were having
10. Inna has ________ swimming ______ 40 minutes.
a) being; during
b) been; for
c) was; still
11. They __________at Heathrow airport for three hours already.
a) have been
b) have been being
c) are being
12. We ________ those birds until next spring.
a) not to see
b) doesn’t see
c) won’t see
13. In summer John usually ______ tennis once or twice a week.
a) is playing
b) plays
c) play
14. Customs officers _______discussing this matter at 10 o’clock
tomorrow.
a) were
b) will be
c) be
15. Fantastic! Iceland is the most beautiful country __________.
a) I’ve ever seen
b) I just see
c) I saw last
16. There ______ much baggage on the trolley.
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a) are
b) be
c) is
17. They _______ Swedish.
a) are being
b) are
c) have been
18. How long have they _______ married?
a) been
b) being
c) is
19. The phone rang while she __________ a cake.
a) made
b) was made
c) was making
20. ______ passengers _______ through the Customs ____?
a) Did; went; last
b) Have; gone; yet
c) Had; go; already
21. Customs officers __________through their things from 2 to 4
o’clock yesterday.
a) is looking
b) were looking
c) looked
22. Our hotel was ________than all the others in the town.
a) the cheapest
b) more cheaper
c) cheaper
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23. The X-ray machine ______ that a foreigner _____ many electronic
watches in his suit-case.
a) show; has got
b) shows; have got
c) shows; has got
24. She usually_______ work at 6.00 p.m.
a) are finished
b) finishes
c) is finishing
25. He _______ as a Customs officer _____ ten years.
a) is working; during
b) worked; in
c) has worked; for
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MODULE 4
REGIONAL CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIONS
UNIT 4.1 SOUTHERN CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION
Starting Up

-Why do you think the role of the Customs bodies in the South of Russia
is important?
-What factors influence the development of Customs in the South of
Russia?
-What has been done to better coordinate the activity of Customs in the
South of Russia?
Word Study

1) preliminary declaration a) (таможенная) очистка ввозимого
и вывозимого груза
2) sea (river) checkpoints b) оптимальная таможенная
инфраструктура
3) lost freight c) морские (речные) пункты
пропуска
4) geographical location d) потери груза при перевозке,
погрузке и т.д.
5) Southern Customs e) предварительное
Administration декларирование
6) an optimal Customs f) контроль физических лиц и
infrastructure товаров
7) vocational training programmes g) географическое положение
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8) clearance of import and export h) Южное таможенное управление
traffic
9) favourable trade routes i) профессиональные обучающие
(учебные) программы
10) checks on goods and people j) выгодные торговые пути
Exercise 3. Read the text below to describe its main idea.

Text 1
Southern Customs Administration
The history of Rostov-on-Don dates back to 1749 when Empress

Elizabeth set up a Customs-house on the Temernik River. It was
established to control the trade with Turkey and keep in fear the Don
Cossacks.
The Southern Federal region has a lot of advantages in
geographical location because of favourable trade routes. The needs of
business and trade for fast clearance of import and export traffic have to
be considered alongside with the Customs checks of goods and people.
Nowadays the Southern Customs Administration is one of the
largest among seven regional Administrations of the Federal Customs
Service of Russia.
The Southern Customs Administration was founded in April 20,
1992. It is responsible for the territory of the Southern and North-
Caucasian Federal regions with the total area of 590, 000 square
kilometres. It borders on Ukraine (in the west), Kazakhstan (in the east),
Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Southern Ossetia and Abhasia (in the south) –
more than 4 000km.
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The structure of the Southern Customs Administration comprises
13 Customs, 85 Customs posts, 72 Customs checkpoints (among them:
29 – car terminals; 10 – railway checkpoints, 15 – sea (river)
checkpoints, 18 – air checkpoints. In the past years the Southern
Customs Administration has established an optimal Customs
infrastructure. It works in coordination with Ukraine, Kazakhstan and
other Customs.
In order to facilitate the flow of passengers and freight, to have
effective Customs control, and to reduce the amount of lost freight, the
Southern Customs Administration has introduced up-to-date Customs
technology: simplified Customs procedures, electronic and preliminary
declaration. The Customs officers of the Southern and North-Caucasian
Federal regions fight against illegal trafficking of drugs, weapons,
firearms, explosives, high-value items, jewelleries.
The higher educational establishment carrying out training of
future Customs officers, Rostov Branch of the Russian Customs
Academy was founded in June 30, 1995. The Academy gives
opportunity to master vocational training programmes for students
majoring in Customs Business, Economics, Management and Law
(Jurisprudence).
1. Why was a Customs-house on the Temernik River established?
2. When was the Southern Customs Administration founded?
3. What is the structure of the Southern Customs Administration?
4. What is the area of responsibility for the Southern Customs
Administration?
Exercise 5. Match left and right. Translate the word-combinations into
Russian.
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1) to facilitate a) an optimal Customs
infrastructure
2) to introduce b) in fear the Don Cossacks
3) to establish c) up-to-date Customs
technology
4) to fight d) training of future Customs
officers
5) to reduce e) the flow of passengers and
freight
6) to carry out f) against illegal trafficking
7) to keep g) the amount of lost freight
Exercise 6. Fill in the gaps. Get ready to speak on the Southern Customs
Administration’s activity.
1. The Southern Customs Administration was founded _______.
2. The structure of the Southern Customs Administration comprises
______.
3. The Southern Customs Administration has introduced up-to-date
Customs technology to _______.
4. The Southern Customs Administration works in coordination with
______.
5. In order to have effective Customs control the Southern Customs
Administration has introduced ________.
6. The Customs officers of the Southern and North-Caucasian
Federal regions fight against _______.
7. Rostov Branch of the Russian Customs Academy offers all
opportunities for _______.
Text 2
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 to carry out Customs control efficiently – эффективно проводить
таможенный контроль
 well trained staff – профессиональные кадры
 simplified procedures – упрощенные (таможенные) процедуры
 up-to-date – современный
 top priority – задача первоочередной важности
 fiscal function – бюджетная (фискальная) функция
 federal budget – федеральный бюджет
 Hi-Tech equipment – высокое техническое оснащение
 Heimann Cargo Vision Mobile (HCV-Mobile) – передвижной
инспекционно-досмотровый комплекс (ИДК)
 to use search device – применять досмотровое устройство
 to be designed to – предназначаться для чего-либо
Exercise 8. Read the text below and translate the Russian words in the
text from Russian into English.
Choose from:
procedures; vehicles; electronic declaration; containers; foreign trade
participants; risk management system; revenues; Customs examination;
responsibilities; imported and exported goods; efficiently; functions;
staff; federal budget; top priorities; High-Tech equipment; Customs;
smuggling; duties.
Rostov Customs
Rostov таможня is composed of 12 Customs posts and 37

departments.
The main Customs post, Rostov Customs post, is located in the
administrative part of the Customs Terminal “Yantarniy”. A
considerable amount of ввозимые и вывозимые товары passes through
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car terminals in Novoshakhtinsk and Gukovo. The new car terminals
meet the requirements to carry out Customs control эффективно. Since
2004 they have been using goods электронная декларация.
The traditional обязанности of the Customs include collecting
пошлины and taxes and preventing контрабанда. Rostov Customs as
any other Customs needs well-trained кадры, simplified процедуры, and
up-to-date Customs technology.
One of the most important функции of the Customs is fiscal
function. The amount of Customs отчисления (доходы) transferred to
the федеральный бюджет increased from 8, 5 milliard roubles in 2005
up to 17 588, 12 million roubles in 2009.
Rostov Customs has introduced высокое техническое
оснащение, first of all, система управления рисками in order to speed
up таможенный досмотр of imported and exported goods. One of the
первоочередные задачи of Rostov Customs is the creation of
favourable conditions for участники внешнеэкономической
деятельности.
Since 2006 Customs bodies have been using special search
devices – Heimann Cargo Vision Mobiles. They are designed to examine
контейнеры and large транспортные средства. The HCV-Mobile
has already been used at Rostov Customs.
Exercise 9. Scan the text above to answer the following questions:
1. What is Rostov Customs composed of?
2. Where is Rostov Customs post located?
3. What enables Rostov Customs to work efficiently?
4. What problems does Rostov Customs face?
5. What is one of the top priorities of Rostov Customs?
6. Does HCV-Mobile increase the effectiveness of Customs control?
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Exercise 10. Render the text in 5-7 sentences. Use the following words:
to provide the income to the federal budget; administrative offences
(violations); proceedings were taken (against); criminal cases; new
technologies; foreign transaction; partners; enterprises; electronic and
preliminary declaration; risk management system; random control; the
flow of passengers and freight; transfrontier (transboundary) movement.
Ростовская таможня входит в первую десятку таможен
России. Ростовская таможня сегодня – это 12 таможенных постов,
37 отделов и 2 самостоятельных отделения. В 2009 году
перечислено в федеральный бюджет 17 588,12 миллионов рублей,
заведено 2168 дел об административных правонарушениях, 89
уголовных дел. Но не только цифры характеризуют работу
таможни. Это внедрение новых прогрессивных технологий, новых
методов работы.
Ростовская таможня является одной из крупнейших таможен
Южного федерального округа. Здесь оформляются внешнеторговые
сделки предприятий области более чем с 90 странами мира.
Продукция местной промышленности экспортируется более чем в
50 стран мира.
Основными партнерами донских предприятий являются
Турция, Украина, Египет, Саудовская Аравия, Италия, Израиль,
Иран.
Новые технологии в таможне
В Ростовской таможне используются пять основных
информационных технологий таможенного контроля:
 предварительное информирование о направляемых в Россию
товарах и транспортных средствах;
 электронное декларирование;
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 автоматизация анализа и управления рисками;
 обеспечение выборочности таможенного контроля;
 создание единой базы данных всех разрешительных
документов, используемых контролирующими органами при
перемещении товаров и транспортных средств через
таможенную границу.
Exercise 11. Read Text 3 to match left and right:
1) canine enforcement a) работа, направленная на
обнаружение наркотиков
2) multi-scented detector dogs b) кинологи
3) X-ray machines c) использование служебных собак
в правоохранительных органах
4) drug detection work d) породы собак
5) handlers e) поисковые собаки (собаки для
поиска различных веществ)
6) dog breeds f) рентгеновские установки для
проведения досмотра пассажиров,
багажа и т.д.
Text 3
Canine Enforcement at Rostov Customs
Canine enforcement is one of the highest priorities for Customs

officers.
Dogs can be trained to detect not only narcotics but firearms,
ammunition and explosives.
Drug detector dogs are like X-ray machines, fiber-optic camera
devices – they are a tool that extends the ability of the Customs control
officer in the workplace.
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The first handlers with canine detectors appeared at Rostov
Customs in 1997. Drug detection work at Rostov Customs is considered
to be one of the best in the system of the Federal Customs Service. There
are two types of detector dogs at Rostov Customs:
- multi-scented, trained to detect drugs (17 canine units): cannabis,
marijuana, heroin, amphetamine and some others;
- 3 canine units are trained to detect firearms, ammunition and
explosives but not drugs.
The handlers are trained to interpret the dog’s behaviour or
“indications” when they are confronted with the presence of drugs.
There are various dog breeds at Rostov Customs: Rottweilers,
Spaniels, Labradors and Alsatians. The veteran of the Customs Service
Rottweiler Greta worked since 1997 and found out 130 kg of narcotics.
1. When did Rostov Customs first experiment with dogs to sniff out
drugs?
2. What are the main breeds selected for drug detection work?
3. How many operational drug dog teams does Rostov Customs have?
4. What kinds of drugs are the dogs trained to detect?
Exercise 13. Find the Russian equivalents to the following English
words and word-combinations:
one of the highest priorities; canine detectors; in the workplace; canine
units; fiber-optic camera devices; explosives; dog breeds; canine
enforcement; a tool; firearms; to detect drugs; multi-scented dogs.
Exercise 14. Match left and right. Translate into Russian.
1) to interpret a) with the presence of drugs
2) to extend b) at Rostov Customs
3) to be confronted c) the ability of the Customs control
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officer in the workplace
4) to detect d) the dog’s behaviour
5) to appear e) firearms, ammunition and
explosives
Exercise 15. Make up sentences with the following word-combinations:

specially trained dogs; sniffer dogs; detector dogs; canine units, dog
teams; dog breeds; handlers; multi-scented dogs.
Exercise 16. Read Text 4 to speak on Rostov Airport Customs.
Text 4
Rostov Airport Customs
Today Rostov Airport Customs is a multifunctional service with

modern technologies which enable to make the process of registration
effective.
The Airport Customs deals with clearance and control of goods
transported across the Customs border by air. It is to register planes,
passengers, members of the crew, cargo, luggage, international and
diplomatic mail, etc.
The use of the dual-channel system improves the flow of
passenger traffic. The simplified Customs control is another move
towards improving the flow of passengers.
Rostov Airport is the third airport in Russia to enter into the anti-
drug alliance with Customs after Moscow and St. Petersburg. More
flights and a greater number of passengers require increased vigilance by
all parties and greater awareness of the potential for drug smuggling.
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Security and control procedures are regularly reviewed to
minimize unauthorized access to airport premises equipment and cargo
shipment.
Exercise 17. Find the English equivalents to the following word-
combinations (from Text 4):
система двойного коридора; регистрация членов экипажа;
многофункциональная служба; упрощенная процедура
таможенного контроля; союз с таможней в борьбе против
наркотиков; растущая бдительность; осознание потенциальных
угроз со стороны контрабандистов; несанкционированный доступ к
помещениям аэропорта.
Exercise 18. Translate the following into Russian.
The challenge of fulfiling the responsibility in the face of
increasing workloads, expansive border areas, complex international
relationships, and changing smuggling threats dictates that Customs be
in the vanguard of law enforcement techniques and strategies.
Exercise 19. Study the following scheme. Get ready to speak on the
structure of the Southern Customs Administration:
Southern Customs
Administration
Rostov Southern
Customs Operative Customs
Astrakhan Taganrog
Customs Customs
Volgograd Millerovo
Customs Customs
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Krasnodar Novorossiysk
Customs Customs
Sochi Stavropol
Customs Customs
Dagestan North-Ossetia
Customs Customs
Talking Points
Exercise 20. Present your views on the following:

Customs technology: simplified Customs procedures, electronic
and preliminary declaration, and new cargo searching devices.
2. Canine enforcement is one of the highest priorities for Rostov
Customs.
3. Rostov Airport Customs is a multifunctional service with modern
technologies which enable to make the process of registration
effective.
Exercise 21. Scan Texts 1-4 again and present the achievements of the
Southern Customs Administration in 10-12 sentences.
Exercise 22. Test yourself.
Summarize the information from texts 1-4 to choose the correct answer.
1. The responsibilities of Rostov Customs include________.
a) building up local knowledge of the business
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b) close cooperation with other teams
c) collecting duties and preventing smuggling
2. The Southern Federal region has a lot of advantages in __________.
a) establishing Customs checkpoints
b) identifying and eliminating illegal wildlife channels
c) geographical location because of favourable trade routes
3. Rostov Customs needs _________.
a) development of the country
b) High-Tech equipment
c) some military operations
4. The Customs-house on the Temernik River was established to
__________.
a) control the trade with Turkey and keep in fear the Don Cossacks
b) meet the world standards in the international cooperation
c) facilitate trade and business with economic partners
5. One of the top priorities for Rostov Customs is ________.
a) the fight against smuggling
b) preparatory work
c) smuggling of currency
6. The Southern Customs Administration was founded on ________.
a) May 15, 2001
b) March 25, 1998
c) April 20, 1992
7. The main tasks of the Russian Customs bodies are to ________ the
economic interests of Russia.
a) protect
b) build up
c) preserve
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Customs technology to __________.
a) facilitate the flow of passengers and freight
b) determine the value of imported goods
c) produce a plan for modernization
7. Customs legislation in Russia is _______ on “The Customs Code of
the Russian Federation”.
a) based
b) founded
c) constructed
8. Like any other regional Customs, Rostov Customs is currently
carrying out fiscal functions and ________ of foreign trade.
a) regulation
b) operation
c) modernization
9. Russia has the world’s largest _______ to police.
a) barrier
b) border
c) budget
10. The day-to-day operation of Customs offices and border checkpoints
is supervised by ________.
a) Law Training Centre
b) Transit Passenger Service
c) Regional Customs Administrations
11. The first handlers with __________ appeared at Rostov Customs in
1997.
a) metal detectors
b) cannabis detectors
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c) canine detectors
12. The use of the dual-channel system improves __________.
a) the flow of passenger traffic
b) the internal and external influences
c) the staff of the Customs
13. Customs and other law enforcement agencies use a wide variety of
dog breeds for __________.
a) drug detection work
b) classification of goods
c) cooperation with different countries
14. Heimann Cargo Vision Mobiles are designed to ___________.
a) unload cargo
b) examine large vehicles
c) support government policy
15. Rostov Airport Customs is a multifunctional service with modern
technologies which enable to ___________.
a) trade only in frontier towns
b) defend Russian producers
c) make the process of registration effective.
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 23. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. История становления Ростова-на-Дону тесно связана с
образованием таможни на реке Темерник.
2. Традиционные обязанности таможни включают сбор
таможенных пошлин и предотвращение контрабанды.
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3. Южное таможенное управление было основано 20 апреля
1982 года.
4. В структуру ЮТУ входят 13 таможен, 85 таможенных постов
и 72 пункта пропуска.
5. Регион деятельности Южной оперативной таможни – Южный
федеральный и Северо-Кавказский округа.
6. В состав Ростовской таможни входят 12 таможенных постов.
Exercise 24. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions if necessary.
Find false statements and correct them.
1. Customs revenues provide the income ____ the Federal Assembly.
2. The duty ____ a Customs officer is only to punish people ____
various Customs violations.
3. Customs officers collect ____ passengers’ visas and prevent ____
Customs taxes.
4. Customs responsibilities include check ____ passengers’
declarations and inspection ____ their baggage.
5. Customs officers confiscate all the articles entering and departing
____ the state.
Exercise 25. Open the brackets using the Passive forms.
1. Passengers only (allow) to carry liquids, gels and aerosols in
containers no bigger than 100ml.
2. Some items (import) into the UK without incurring Customs duty.
3. Weapons and ammunition, narcotics and explosives (prohibit) for
bringing in and taking out.
4. There are some items which are to (declare) and subject to special
permission.
5. Cargo can (unload) after Customs clearance.
6. Valuables can (take) out of the country if they are exhibition
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goods or if they (accompany) by a special permit issued by the
Ministry of Culture.
7. The entry declaration (not renew) in case of loss.
8. If an article was not declared or produced for Customs inspection,
it (confiscate).
Exercise 26. Translate into English:
1. Пассажиры должны прибыть в аэропорт Шереметьево за 1,5

часа до вылета самолета.
2. Он оставил свою въездную декларацию в отеле и вспомнил об
этом только по пути в аэропорт.
3. Я уже прошла таможенный досмотр и сейчас хочу перекусить
в баре и купить несколько почтовых открыток.
4. Сейчас мистер Грей оформляется на рейс 732 в Осло в зале
регистрации. У него мало времени до отправления самолета.
5. Она опоздала на рейс (на регистрацию), и ей пришлось
поменять билет.
6. Обычно иностранные туристы предъявляют паспорт и две
декларации: въездную и выездную.
7. Они вышли из дома довольно рано и поймали такси.
8. Наш отель предлагает многие услуги. На первом этаже
находятся бар, парикмахерская, справочные службы и
ресторан.
9. В прошлом месяце мистер и миссис Редклифф решили
поехать в Москву в отпуск.
10.В нашем аэропорту имеются различные удобства для
транзитных пассажиров.
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Exercise 27. Turn the verbs in the following sentences into Passive, but
do not change the tenses! The original subject disappears because it is
not important.
Example: Somebody fetched a chair for Mrs. Dixon. – A chair was
fetched for Mrs. Dixon.
1. They speak French at this shop.
2. Somebody stole my car.
3. They have sent the books to the wrong address.
4. Somebody has left this umbrella in the cafй.
5. They haven’t caught the smugglers yet.
6. Some men robbed the Glasgow – London mail train in 1961.
7. They stopped the train between two stations.
8. They disconnected the engine and the first two coaches.
9. They drove them to a lonely bridge.
10. People discussed the mail robbery all over the world.
11. The police caught some of the criminals and found part of the
money.
12. Somebody will look after their children.
13.You have not paid for the excesses of your luggage.
Exercise 28. Choose the correct answer.
1. I was ______ to make a presentation at the Conference.
a) suggested
b) increased
c) permitted
d) invited
2. The job was ______ to Frank but he turned it down.
a) offered
b) permitted
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c) left
d) written
3. I was ______ that I wouldn’t need to bring my own slide projector.
a) told
b) increased
c) permitted
d) written
4. The report was ______ by a leading expert in the field.
a) suggested
b) increased
c) left
d) written
5. Taxes are being ______ by 20%.
a) suggested
b) increased
c) offered
d) invited
6. Microsoft was _______.
a) invented in Lyon, France
b) founded by Bill Gates
c) bought by Rupert Murdoch
d) written by Elton John
7. Television was _______.
a) invented in Lyon, France
b) written by Charles Dickens
c) won by England
d) invented by John Logie Baird
8. Penicillin was _______.
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a) discovered by Alexander Fleming
b) written by George Gordon Byron
c) bought by Rupert Murdoch
d) founded by Lord Reith
Exercise 29. Make a choice to fill in the gaps.
1. Everybody ______ by the terrible news yesterday.
a) shocked
b) was shocked
2. Mr. Green ______at the University since 1989.
a) has been teaching
b) has been taught
3. Not much ______ about the accident since that time.
a) has said
b) has been said
4. A new book ______ by that company next year.
a) will publish
b) will be published
5. The secretary ______ to her new boss yesterday.
a) introduced
b) was introduced
6. Our plan ______by the members of the committee.
a) is being considered
b) is considered
7. A prize ______ to whoever wins this competition.
a) will be giving
b) will be given
8. When the manager arrived, the problem ______.
a) had already been solved
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b) had already solved.
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UNIT 4.2 NEW TECHNOLOGIES AT THE CUSTOMS
Starting Up

1. What role does Russian Customs perform?
2. What are traditional Customs responsibilities?
3. What else do you know about the role of the Customs?
4. Why are Customs Services around the world re-examining the
ways they operate?
Word Study

1) cargo intervention a) лица, не имеющие
официального допуска
2) movement of illicit drugs b) проверка пассажиров с
использованием сканирующих
досмотровых средств
3) surveillance of ships c) перемещение (ввоз) товаров
4) terrorist threats d) товары, представляющие
опасность
5) unauthorized people e) незаконный поток наркотиков
6) passenger screening f) террористические угрозы
7) harmful goods g) контроль кораблей
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protecting
terrorism
secure
equipment
departing
threat
use
movement
harmful
contribute
detection
legitimate
examination
Exercise 4. Read the text below and single out its main points.
Text 1
Protecting Our Borders
The Customs Service plays an important role in protecting
Russia’s borders from the entry of illegal and harmful goods and
unauthorized people. It must carry out this role while not impeding the
legitimate movement of people and goods across the border.
Customs contribute to the whole-of-government approach to
secure Russia from potential terrorist threats. Cargo intervention,
passenger screening and first-port boarding rates are at an all-time high.
International and inter-agency cooperation continue to play a vital role in
protecting our borders.
Customs remain focused on intercepting illicit drugs and other
items potentially harmful to the community.
Border Technologies
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Customs use a wide range of technology, such as X-rays and ion
scans, which detect tiny traces of certain elements, in protecting against
terrorism and the movement of illicit drugs and prohibited imports.
Border technologies include any equipment that aids the detection,
search, examination or surveillance of ships, aircraft, goods or persons
entering or departing Russia.
1. What role do Customs play in protecting Russia’s borders?
2. What items can be potentially harmful to the community?
3. What is the potential power of technologies at the Customs?
Exercise 6. Give the Russian equivalents to the following word-
combinations:
inter-agency cooperation; the whole-of-government approach; potential
threats; first-port boarding rates; a wide range of technology; border
technologies; the legitimate movement; x-rays and ion scans.
Exercise 7. Scan the text above and match verbs to nouns to make word-
combinations. Translate them into Russian.
to secure a) a wide range of technology
to focus on b) the detection, search, examination
or surveillance of ships
to detect c) a vital role in protecting our
borders
to play d) our country from potential terrorist
threats
to use e) intercepting illicit drugs
to aid f) tiny traces of certain elements
Exercise 8. Supply the missing words and word-combinations.
1. Customs remain focused on ___________ and other items
potentially harmful to the community.
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2. Customs play an important role in protecting Russia’s borders
from ___________ and unauthorized people.
3. Border technologies include any equipment that aids the detection,

search ____________entering or departing Russia.
4. Cargo intervention, ___________ are at an all-time high.
5. Customs use ___________ in protecting against terrorism and the

movement of illicit drugs and prohibited imports.
Exercise 9. Read Text 2 to match left and right.
1) an X-ray security scanner a) спрятанное оружие или

взрывчатые вещества
b) тактильный (контактный)
2) a black-and-white image
досмотр
3) a physical search c) на отдаленном расстоянии
4) concealed weapons or explosives d) черно-белый снимок
5) a ‘pat-down’ check e) рентгеновский сканер для
досмотра пассажиров
6) in a remote location f) личный досмотр
Text 2
Naked Airport Security Scanning
Manchester Airport has started a trial of

an X-ray security scanner which produces
what’s been termed “naked” images of
passengers. The new scanning machines
provide a full-body image of a passenger,
which authorities say will enable any concealed weapons or explosives
to be uncovered more quickly.
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Passengers will no longer need to remove their belts, shoes and
coats when they go through security checks in the airport’s Terminal 2.
The airport says this will “completely take away
the hassle” of going through a ‘pat-down’ check
at the security gate.
A spokeswoman for Manchester Airport said
passengers can refuse to be checked by the machine if they are
uncomfortable with the full-body image scan.
The scanners work by reflecting electromagnetic X-rays onto the
passengers, with the reflected energy creating a black-and-white image.
Then the image is transmitted to a security officer in a remote location.
After the naked airport X-ray a security officer then confirms if
the passenger can proceed or if a physical search is required.
The scanners manufactured by RapiScan Systems and costing
$126,000 each, have previously been trialled in the UK at London
Heathrow.
(BBC News; October, 13, 2009)
NOTE:
RapiScan Systems – Rapiscan Security Products Ltd; является лидером в области
разработки и производства многоэнергетических рентгено-телевизионных
систем и систем с автоматическим определением взрывчатых веществ.
Rapiscan предлагает широкий спектр досмотровых систем, базирующихся на
применении современных технологий.

1. What do the new scanning machines provide?
2. What are the advantages of the new scanning machines?

3. In what cases can passengers refuse to be checked by the
scanners?
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into English.
1. The new сканирующий аппарат provides a снимок пассажиров
в полный рост.
2. Пассажиры can refuse to be checked by the machine if they are
uncomfortable with the сканирование всего тела.
3. Manchester Airport has started a trial of an X-ray security scanner
which produces what’s been termed “обнажающие” снимки
пассажиров.
4. Passengers will no longer need снимать верхнюю одежду,
ремни и обувь when they go through проверка безопасности.
5. The airport says this will “completely упрощается” of процесс
регистрации в аэропорту.
6. A full-body image of a passenger will enable a спрятанное
оружие или взрывчатые вещества to обнаружить more
quickly.
7. Then the снимок is transmitted to a сотрудник, который
находится на отдаленном расстоянии.
Exercise 12. Describe advantages and disadvantages (if any) of the new
X-ray security scanner. Use the following word-combinations:
security checkpoints; airport facilities; under current security rules;
scanning technology; to help improve security.
Exercise 13. Read the text below to give the English equivalents for:
биометрический паспорт; проводить испытание/проверку;
обнаружение случаев мошенничества; пункты пропуска на границе;
тщательная проверка паспортов; автоматический; экономить время;
перегруженность/затор в движении пассажиров/скопление людей.
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Text 3
Biometric Facial Recognition Security Trial at UK Airports
The UK airport passengers are set to undergo

facial scans for the first time from this summer.
The government has announced that airports will
be undertaking a trial of biometric facial
recognition scanning technology, with passengers’ faces being scanned
and the image being compared to their biometric passport.
Officials at the Home Office’s UK Border Agency, which is
responsible for border control and enforcement of Customs and
immigration, said they believed the new technology would help improve
security by providing a more effective guard against identity fraud.
They also said the technology would improve passport screening,
and help ease congestion – the security checkpoints using the new
technology will be unmanned, using automatic gates, so theoretically
saving passengers time as they pass through the airport.
The trial is open to UK or EU passengers who hold the biometric
passports.
Notes:
biometric facial recognition scanning technology – биометрическая
(трёхмерная) система идентификации личности;
to undergo facial scans – производить ‘сканирование’ лица.
1. What are the advantages of facial scans?
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2. What does biometric facial recognition scanning technology
include?
3. In what way will this new technology improve passport screening?
4. How can new technologies increase passengers’ safety?
Exercise 15. Make up sentences, putting words in the correct order.
1. technology, be, trial, recognition, undertaking, a, airports,
scanning, UK, biometric, the, of, will, facial.
2. guard, help, effective, a, fraud, technology, providing, more, new,
against, security, the, will, identity, by, improve.
3. Border, for, enforcement, and, UK, is, control, the, immigration,
of, responsible, Agency, border, Customs.
Exercise 16. Read Text 4 to match left and right.
1) a baggage screening system a) рентгеновский досмотровый

сканер
2) a conveyor belt b) выявление различных угроз и
обнаружение контрабанды
3) a baggage X-ray scanner c) сканирующая досмотровая
система для проверки багажа
4) threat & contraband detection d) ручная кладь

5) carry-on baggage e) ленточный конвейер
Text 4
Baggage X-ray Scanner
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Passengers’ baggage is scanned at the Customs control. The most
common device of the baggage screening system is a baggage X-ray
scanner. It’s used for inspecting carry-on baggage and freight. It handles
heavy items due to low conveyor belt. It was created for checkpoint
inspection at airports, border crossings, Customs, – wherever high
security, threat and contraband detection is required.
1. What is a baggage X-ray scanner?
2. Where is it used?
3. Has your baggage ever been examined by the baggage X-ray
scanner?
4. Do baggage X-ray scanners make the performance of Customs
control more efficient?
Exercise 18. Review the article below in 5-7 sentences.
New Rules at the International Airport
The new passenger pre-boarding screening rules went into force at

the Russian airports on October 1, 2004. Security and screening were
introduced in the wake of the Tu-134 and Tu-154 deadly bomb attacks.
The new procedure differs from the old one in what is called for
an item-by-item inspection of passengers’ belongings. Not only passen-
gers’ luggage but also their footwear, suits, shirts, and even underpants
are subject to screening.
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Passengers will be checked for possession of prohibited items or
substances by airport security staff, just like before. Now security staff
has long been using security profiling7, including psychological tests.
They include personal questions, such as:
- What is the purpose of your visit to the country?
- What places are you going to visit there?
- Why are you carrying a particular baggage item?
These tests are not as yet obligatory, but they may become such in
the foreseeable future.
Introduction of psychological testing was recommended by a state
commission that investigated the causes of the TU-134 and TU-154
accidents. Security profiling and psychological tests have been used in
Israel and the US for three years now – after September 11, 2002
tragedy.
1. Why did the new passenger pre-boarding screening rules go into force
at the Russian airports?
2. What items can be subject to screening?
3. What does security profiling include?
Exercise 20. Complete the sentences using the text above.
1. Security and screening at the Russian airports were introduced in the
wake of _________.
2. Not only passengers’ luggage but also _________ are subject to
screening.
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‘профайлинг’ – выявление потенциально опасных пассажиров в ходе
предполетного досмотра (посредством выборочной проверки с применением
психологического теста)
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3. Passengers will be checked for ___________.
4. Now security staff has long been using ___________.
5. Introduction of psychological testing was recommended by ________.
Exercise 21. Translate the text below into Russian.
People Screening
It is a priority that customers, passengers and employees should

feel safe and secure at all times.
With the increase of drugs smuggling, illegal immigrants,
radioactive sources, tobacco and alcohol law enforcement agencies
including Customs provide the ultimate security checkpoint solution for
the ports and borders customers.
With the high risks associated with global cargo transportation, it
is vital that smuggling of contraband and severe threats should have the
latest security solution to counter possible detrimental effects.
Exercise 22. Review the article below in English in 10-12 sentences.
Use the following:
a thorough pre-flight examination; Hi-tech technology; stationary and
portable detection device(s); a baggage X-ray scanner; to remove
passengers’ belts, shoes and coats; Aviation Security Service; to go
through security check; to refuse a ‘pat-down’ check at the security gate;
to screen people for traces of explosives or narcotics; to speed up
passengers’ check (control); to identify traces of illegal substances in a
quick ten second analysis; a search introscope; a gas analyser.
В аэропорту Домодедово в зонах пассажирского контроля
осуществляется детальный предполетный досмотр каждого
пассажира.
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Технология досмотра включает следующие обязательные
процедуры:
 контроль пассажира при помощи стационарного и
переносного металлодетектора;
 использование сканера SafeScout 100 (при необходимости
производится тактильный досмотр);
 досмотр обуви и ручной клади с помощью
рентгенотелевизионного интроскопа;
 ручной досмотр мелких предметов и личных вещей,
переносимых в карманах одежды.
В целях обеспечения эффективного досмотра
Службой авиационной безопасности (САБ)
используются современные технические средства:
газоанализаторы8, рентгенографические сканеры,
системы миллиметрового сканирования и т.д. На вооружении
сотрудников САБ также находятся переносные
детекторы взрывчатых и наркотических веществ
(VaporTracer, Quantum Sniffer QS-BTS).
В аэропорту Домодедово впервые в России в
общую систему безопасности внедрен сканер
нового поколения SafeScout 100. Его применение позволяет
пассажирам не снимать обувь и ремни при прохождении досмотра,
а также исключить процедуру тактильного досмотра. Технология
обеспечивает обнаружение скрытых на теле человека предметов из
металла, дерева, керамики, пластмассы и других материалов.
Использование сканера ускоряет процесс прохождения
пассажирами процедуры досмотра: каждое сканирование занимает
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приборы для определения качественного и количественного состава газовой смеси
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примерно две секунды. Весь процесс проверки, включая анализ
полученных данных, составляет около десяти секунд.
Exercise 23. Scan Text 5 and pick up the vocabulary items to speak on
the use of mobile inspection systems at the Customs.
Text 5
New HCV-Mobile
The new HCV-Mobile system is used for

the detection of weapons, narcotics and
contraband in inbound and outbound freight.
The HCV-Mobile facilitates a thorough
inspection of stationary vehicles or loads while moving the mobile
system. The HCV-Mobile distinguishes itself by unique flexibility.
Being a vehicle-mounted device, it is ready to operate anywhere in less
than 30 minutes and can inspect up to 30 trucks per hour. Its image
resolution capability indicates smuggled goods, weapons and drugs in
detail.
The HCV-Mobile is the most efficient high-energy mobile system
available (4MeV – up to 270 mm steel penetration) for the inspection of
fully loaded trucks, vehicles and containers at ports, Customs and border
checkpoints.
Due to its high throughput capability, the HCV-Mobile grants
secured shipment without disrupting the flow of goods. It contributes to
the ongoing efforts in the global war on terrorism.
Notes:
1. HCV-Mobile (Heimann Cargo Vision Mobile) – инспекционно-
досмотровый комплекс (ИДК), произведённый компанией
Smiths Heimann.
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2. Smiths Heimann Gmbh (Germany) – компания, основанная в
1946 г, осуществляет свою деятельность на международной
основе. Более 50 лет производит рентгеновские
инспекционные системы, внедряя новые стандарты.
3. …up to 270 mm steel penetration – проникающая способность
по стали до 270 мм.
1) высокая проникающая a) inbound and outbound freight
способность
2) полная (тщательная) проверка b) a vehicle-mounted device
3) безопасная (проверенная) партия border checkpoints
груза
4) приграничный пункт пропуска c) unique flexibility
5) устройство, смонтированное на ongoing efforts
шасси автомобиля
6) прибывающий и убывающий d) high throughput capability
груз
7) постоянные (непрерывные) e) secured shipment
усилия/действия
8) большая гибкость f) a thorough inspection

1. What is the HCV-Mobile capacity?
2. What types of vehicles are inspected with the help of the HCV-
Mobile?
3. What are technical characteristics of the HCV-Mobile?
Exercise 26. Match these definitions with words or phrases in the text.
1) specialized check/control carried out with the help of high
frequency electromagnetic rays of short wave length;
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2) the act of detecting; discovery, as of crime, or something
forbidden;
3) cargo carried by water, air, or land, especially by means of
common carriers;
4) to make easy or less difficult; to simplify;
5) a place where traffic is stopped for Customs inspection and
clearance;
6) the act of improving; increase in value or excellence; betterment;
enhancement;
7) movement, transportation of merchandise, wares, or manufactured
products;
8) the sustained, clandestine use of violence, or threat of violence
against civilians in order to achieve a political, or religious
purpose.
into English.
1. The HCV-Mobile ускоряет a thorough inspection of
стационарные транспортные средства or грузы while moving
the mobile system.
2. The system will be used for the обнаружение оружия,
наркотиков and contraband in прибывающий и убывающий
груз.
3. The HCV-Mobile is the мобильная система
высокоэнергетического рентгеновского просвечивания
available for the inspection of большегрузные транспортные
средства and контейнеры at ports, Customs and border пункты
пропуска.
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4. The HCV-Mobile grants secured shipment, обеспечивая
непрерывность движения грузопотока.
5. The system is ready to operate anywhere in less than 30 minutes
and can inspect до 30 транспортных средств в час.
6. The HCV-Mobile distinguishes itself by большая гибкость в
использовании.
Exercise 28. Render the article below in English (in 4-5 sentences).
Use the following words and phrases: dangerous cargo; Customs post; to
reduce time expenses; unauthorized people; mobile cargo inspection
system; X-ray screening; fully loaded (bulky) trucks; explosives.
Мобильные досмотровые комплексы
Инспекционно-досмотровый комплекс (ИДК) способен
выявлять тайники с наркотиками, взрывчатыми веществами,
оружием, боеприпасами, обнаруживать нелегально пересекающих
границу людей.
Мобильный рентгеновский комплекс HCV-Mobile
сконструирован на базе автомобиля «Мерседес». Он укомплектован
рентгеновским генератором, скорость развертывания которого
составляет 20-25 минут. Мощность генератора позволяет
рассмотреть в самом центре полностью груженой фуры
замаскированный опасный груз: система обладает проникающей
способностью через сталь толщиной до 270 мм.
Установка способна за час пропускать до 25-30 грузовиков и
позволяет значительно сократить временные затраты на досмотр
большегрузных автомобилей. Стоимость каждого комплекса
составляет 100 млн. рублей.
Talking Points
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Exercise 29. Make up a list of questions the answers to which will make
the summary of Text 5.
Exercise 30. Comment on the following statements from the text “New
HCV-Mobile”.
1. Due to its high throughput capability, the HCV-Mobile grants
secured shipment without disrupting the flow of goods.
2. The HCV-Mobile is the most efficient high-energy mobile system
available for the inspection of fully loaded trucks, vehicles and
containers at ports, Customs and border checkpoints.
Exercise 31. Get ready to describe different security devices you have
read about. Have you ever used any of them at your workplace? Will you
share your practice?
Exercise 32. Comment on the following:
Philip Baum, editor of Aviation Security International, said
scanners were not the only solution and profiling passengers was, in fact,
the best way to prevent terrorist acts.
“We’ve got to face the fact that you can build a bomb in the duty-
free shop, after you’ve gone through screening. Bearing that in mind, we
need to look at what people’s intent is, not what they are carrying on
their person”.
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 33. Translate the following sentences with the Passive forms
into Russian.
1. To prevent smuggling modern methods and techniques have been
developed.
2. A wide range of technology is used by different departments at the
Customs.
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3. A thorough inspection of stationary vehicles was carried out by the
HCV-Mobile last week.
4. The new technology is being used at the security checkpoints now.
5. Airport security has gone through significant changes in recent years.
These changes have been driven largely by terrorist activities around the
globe.
1. Customs (involve) in the implementation and enforcement of
Community legislation.
2. Both the registered baggage and hand luggage are liable (check) by
Customs.
3. Future work of Customs officers (focus) on the practical and effective
ways of enforcement.
4. Tourists travelling in the EU may (require) proving their identity.
5. Crossing the border of any country it is necessary to know what and in
what quantity can (take) with you in the trip.
Exercise 35. Translate the sentences into Russian. Pay attention to the
Passives.
1. The Green Channel or Walk through Channel – without any question
being asked by Customs is meant for passengers who have nothing to
declare.
2. Declaration of foreign currency is required to be made in the
prescribed Currency Declaration Form.
3. Import of firearms is strictly prohibited by Customs.
4. Domestic pets like dogs, cats, birds etc. may be imported into the
country.
5. The detained baggage would be examined and full details are
inventoried before being taken in the custody of Customs.
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First of all a passenger goes to the check-in counter where his
ticket (look) at, the things (weigh) and (label), a claim-check for each
piece of luggage (insert) in the ticket and the passenger (give) a boarding
pass, which has a seat number on it.
Of course, if the luggage weighs more than twenty kilos, extra is
to (pay). In most countries there is also a security check when the carry-
on luggage (inspect).
Exercise 37. Change Active into Passive Voice.
1. Many people attend the lecture.
2. They were discussing the report the whole evening.
3. They will advertise the product on TV.
4. An actor killed President Abraham Lincoln.
5. Alexander Bell invented the telephone in 1876.
6. They invented photography in the 1840s.
7. The French government gave the Statue of Liberty to the
American people.
8. They make Volkswagen cars in Germany.
9. They talked much about that problem.
10.They built the Eiffel Tower in 1899.
11.They formed the UN in 1945.
12.They wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Man in 1789.
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UNIT 4.3 AT THE CUSTOMS
Starting Up
Exercise 1. Study the following scheme and comment on it.
Word Study

Customs regulations – таможенные правила;
Customs restrictions – таможенные ограничения;
Customs duties – таможенные пошлины;
to be liable to duty – подлежать оплате таможенных пошлин;
to be duty-free – быть свободным от уплаты пошлины; не подлежать
оплате таможенных пошлин;
to declare something – сделать заявление о наличии вещей,
облагаемых пошлиной (их стоимости, количестве, весе и т.д.);
personal effects – личные вещи;
to examine baggage/ luggage – досматривать багаж;
to smuggle – заниматься контрабандой;
to go/ pass through the Customs examination – проходить таможенный
досмотр.
Exercise 3. Read the text below to answer the following questions:
1. What do Customs formalities include?
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2. What does the passenger fill in while he is still on board the plane?
3. What questions does he have to answer?
4. Does he state the purpose and length of his visit?
5. When do officials check the passenger’s passport and visa?
6. Where is the passenger’s luggage examined?
7. What does the passenger list in the Customs declaration form?
8. What articles are usually brought in duty-free?
9. Which articles are dutiable in the country you’ve visited?
Text 1
At the Customs
Landing formalities and Customs regulations are about the same in
all countries.
While still on board the plane the passenger is given an arrival
card to fill in. He fills in his name, country of residence, purpose and
length of visit, and country of destination.
After the passenger has disembarked, Immigration Control
officials check his passport and visa (to see if they are in order). In some
countries they check the passenger’s certificate of vaccination.
When these formalities have been completed the passenger goes to
the Customs for an examination of his luggage.
The passenger is required to fill in a Customs declaration form. He
must list all dutiable articles. He is to name an item stating its value and
number. Personal effects may be brought in or taken out duty-free.
It is obligatory that a passenger’s luggage is carefully gone
through in order to prevent smuggling. The Customs inspector may ask
you to open your bags for inspection. After you pass through all
Customs formalities he puts a stamp on each piece of your luggage.
Exercise 4. Match the words and their definitions.
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1) vaccination a) an endorsement made upon a
passport denoting that entry
permission has been granted
2) effects (pl.) b) the worth of something in money
or as compared with other goods
3) smuggling c) the act of vaccinating; inoculation
of vaccine
4) value d) responsible, subject or exposed to
something
5) stamp e) limitations; rules that strictly
control what you are allowed to do
and in what quantity
6) border f) a number of things to be presented
for checking
7) restrictions g) an official mark set upon things
chargeable with some duty or tax
(showing that the duty is paid)
8) visa h) belongings, personal property
9) dutiable i) illegal import or export without
payment of duties
10) list (of articles) j) the dividing line between two
countries; frontier
Exercise 5. The following sentences describe what you do when you go

to an airport to catch a plane, but they are in the wrong order.
Read them carefully and put them in the right order.
____ You go to the departure lounge.
____ You get a trolley.
____ You arrive at the airport.
____ You go to your gate.
____ You go to the check-in desk.
____ You go to the duty- free shop.
____ You get a boarding card.
____ You board the plane.
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____ You check in your luggage.
____ You look at the departure board to see if your flight is boarding yet.
____ The board tells you which gate to go.
____ You go through passport control.
Exercise 6. Say how you are to behave when:
1. you have lost the keys to your bags and the Customs inspector asks
you to open them;
2. you have misplaced your boarding card;
3. you have too many cigarettes with you (or too many presents);
4. you have only personal belongings with you.
посадочный талон; объявление о посадке; плата за излишки
(превышение нормы провоза) багажа; зал отправления;
досматривать (багаж); багажный отсек самолета; ручная кладь;
весы; магазин беспошлинной торговли; стойка регистрации;
проходить проверку безопасности; успеть на самолет; выход на
посадку.
Text 2
Jane arrived at the airport two hours ago to catch her plane to
London. At the check-in counter a ticket agent looked at her ticket and
her baggage was checked in, i.e. weighed on the scales. Jane’s suitcases
were very heavy, so she had to pay an excess baggage charge (amount of
money for extra weight).
Next she was given a boarding card (a special card that allowed
her to get on the plane). The boarding card had a seat number written on
it, and Jane was given a window seat in the non-smoking section. Her
suitcases were labeled and sent off to be loaded into the hold of the
airplane.
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While waiting for the flight call Jane went to the kiosk to buy a
newspaper. Then she went through the security check where her carry-on
luggage (the bags she was keeping with her on board the plane) was
searched.
In the duty-free shop Jane had a chance to buy some things
cheaply because they were not taxed.
In the departure lounge Jane joined the other passengers who were
sitting and waiting for their flight call. After a few minutes Jane heard
the announcement: “Flight 124 to London is now boarding at Gate
Four”, – and she proceeded to the flight gate to board the plane.
Exercise 8. Fill in the gaps.
1. When you arrive at the airport you first go to the ______ counter.
2. You have to get a ______ card so that you can get on the plane.
3. After the security check you wait in the _____ lounge.
4. You can buy many things cheaply at the ______ shop.
5. When you hear the announcement, you go to the ______ to board the
plane.
into English:
1. Jane had to pay an плата за провоз багажа сверх нормы because
her чемоданы were very heavy.
2. After a few minutes she proceeded to the выход на посадку to board
the plane.
3. At the стойка регистрации a ticket agent looked at her ticket and her
багаж was checked.
4. In the зал отправления Jane joined the other пассажиры who were
waiting for their объявление о посадке в самолет.
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5. She went through the security проверка where her ручная кладь was
searched.
6. The посадочный талон had a seat number written on it.
7. Her чемоданы were labeled and sent off to be loaded into багажный
отсек самолета.
Exercise 10. Read the text below to fill in the gaps using the words from the box.
cash, airport, departure, paintings, channel, arrival,

declaration, drugs, valuables
Text 3
Arrival
What is the usual procedure at the Customs?
If you don’t carry (1) ______, billions of Euros or weapons, you
do not need to complete the ‘Customs and Currency Declaration
Statement’ upon (2) arrival or ________. Just collect your luggage and
simply go to the green (nothing to declare) (3) _______.
More important, however, is completion of the immigration card.
If your airline does not distribute these, don’t worry, they can be found
in the (4) ______.
If you are carrying (5) ______it is better to fill in the Customs (6)
______and have it stamped. In this case, take the red (to declare) queue.
In general the rules are:
Cash: You can bring in up to US$3,000 in (7) ______without declaring
it. If you have between US$3,000 and US$10,000, you will have to
declare it.
Art: Anything resembling art should be cleared in advance (before the
(8) ______at the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation). It’s
illegal to take out icons or (9) ______which are more than 100 years old.
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Exercise 11. Discuss the following:
Travellers should get certificate for all high-value items purchased
in Russia. Any article having historical or cultural value to the Customs
Service, such as: artwork, icons, samovars, rugs, military medals and
antiques, must have a certificate. It is illegal to remove such items from
Russia without this certificate.
1. What documents must support the high-value items carried?
2. What articles may have cultural value?
3. In what case can valuable items be exported from Russia?
Exercise 13.Try to formulate the Russian Customs regulations.
главный элемент; контроль внешней торговли; поддержать
отечественный бизнес; облагать пошлиной; тарифы; содействие
национальной торговле; что-либо, произведенное за границей;
основные источники денежных поступлений; отслеживать/
проверять.
Text 4
A national Customs Service has many responsibilities. At its most
basic level, its purpose is to regulate what comes into and goes out of a
country. The foremost element of this regulation is controlling
international trade. To support domestic businesses, governments impose
tariffs, also called duty, on foreign goods coming into the country.
In addition to encouraging domestic trade, duty also gives the
nation a “piece of the action” when somebody buys something produced
overseas. Customs agencies are often major sources of revenue for the
government. Customs agencies also monitor what is being exported from
a country.
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Exercise 15. Fill in the following gaps:
1. The purpose of the national Customs Service is __________.
2. To encourage domestic businesses the governments _________.
3. Customs are ________ for the federal budget.
4. International trade depends mostly on __________.
What is an Immigration Card?

Foreigners are obliged to fill in the immigration card which will be
given to them when they enter Russia. The immigration card is not
complicated. It is important to fill in the name of the inviting company
(written in Russian on the visa) and the address of the inviting company.
The Customs official takes one part of this card at the passport
control, and the other part should be kept till the moment of departure
and should be handed over to immigration officials on the border when
leaving the country. It’s important to have the immigration card for visa
registration!
The student should bring the part of immigration card to the
Institute (in case he/she got the invitation letter from the Institute) to
register the visa.
Talking Points
Exercise 17. Present your views on the following:

1. Customs agencies are often major sources of revenue for the
government.
2. Going through passport and Customs formalities is a tiresome
procedure.
3. Foreigners are obliged to fill in the immigration card which will
be given to them when they enter Russia.
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4. Travellers should get certificates for all high-value items
purchased in Russia.
Exercise 18. Act out the conversation between an Immigration officer
and a passenger.
At Passport Control
“Do you have a return ticket?”
Immigration Good evening. Where have you come from?

officer:
Passenger: ...
Immigration May I have your passport and Customs form, please?
officer:
Passenger: ...
Immigration What’s the purpose of your visit? Business or pleasure?
officer:
Passenger: ...
Immigration How long are you going to stay in the Russian Federation?
officer:
Passenger: ...
Immigration What is your occupation?
officer:
Passenger: ...
Immigration Do you have a return ticket?
officer:
Passenger: ...
Immigration That’s fine. Thanks. Enjoy your trip.
officer:
Focus on Grammar
Exercise 19. Put the questions to the words in italics.

1. In the departure lounge Jane joined the other passengers.
2. She arrived at the airport two hours ago to catch her plane to
London.
3. After a few minutes Jane heard the airport announcement.
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4. Jane was given a window seat in the non-smoking section.
5. At the check-in counter a ticket agent looked at her ticket.
Exercise 20. Insert the necessary form of the verb:

1. There (be) a suit-case on the scales.
2. There (be) many X-ray baggage scanners at the Customs control.
3. There (be) any gold in your luggage?
4. There (be) four suitcases and a bag on the trolley.
5. There (be) a declaration on the table.
6. There (be) passengers at the Customs desk?
7. There (be) a lot of passengers at the Customs.
8. There (be) many check-in counters at the airport.
9. There (be) much light in the class-room.
10.There (be) any whisky in his traveller’s bag?
1. Сейчас Смирнов просматривает декларацию пассажира. Он
просматривает декларации пассажиров каждый день.
2. Где Джон? - Он проходит таможенный досмотр.
3. Сейчас пассажиры оформляются на рейс 510 в Лондон.
4. Мой рабочий день начинается в 7 часов утра и заканчивается
только в 8 часов вечера.
5. Обычно он встает в 7 часов утра и приезжает в офис в 8.30.
6. У меня нет вещей для заявления в декларации.
Exercise 22. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition if necessary.
1. The train is due to arrive ____Moscow ____5 o’clock.

2. Let’s take a taxi or we can be late ____the concert.
3. - How do I get ____the airport?
- You can get there ____bus.
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4. - When is your family coming ____home?
- ___ seven days.
5. - How do you travel ____your office?
- ___the summer I generally go ____car, ____the winter I often take
____a bus.
6. My friend and his wife are fond ____ English. They often speak
English ____their children.
7. - What are you speaking ____?
- We are speaking ____music.
8. -What time do you usually come ____ your office?
- ____10 minutes ____9.
- And when do you come ____home?
- ___ 7 o’clock ____the evening.
9. ____weekends we often go____Samarskoye, a nice place near Rostov.
10. Borisov often has talks ____foreign businessmen.
Exercise 23. Fill in some or any.
1. Would you like ____coffee?
2. ____of these passengers speak French.
3. Is there ____gold in your luggage?
4. I’ve got ____video-cassettes in my travel-bag.
5. Have you got ____caviar?
6. I have ____forms of declarations, please, take ____.
7. You can take your suitcases ____day you like.
8. I’ve got ____ souvenirs in my luggage.
1. We just (pass) through the Customs control.
2. Two hours ago they (show) their passport, visa and Customs
declaration at this counter.
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3. You (buy) the tickets yet?
4. He (work) at the Customs for 10 years.
5. It’s the most boring film I ever (see).
6. Mr. Spencer (speak) to the Customs officer now.
7. He already (check) the entry visa.
8. Tomorrow I (fill in) an exit Customs declaration form.
9. Last year they (fly) to London on business.
10. My friend (go) on a business trip. He will be back soon.
GRAMMAR TEST № 4
1. The Channel Tunnel ___________ to connect Britain with Europe.
a) was building
b) was built
c) built
2. They _________ the goods at a low price.
a) were offered
b) was offered
c) offering
3. ____________ by the legal advisor?
a) Has the contract checked
b) The contract has been checked
c) Has the contract been checked
4. What goods _________ from Russia?
a) are exporting
b) are exported
c) exported
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5. The check _________ in the presence of the cashier.
a) is signed
b) signs
c) is signing
6. These goods __________ last month.
a) are delivered
b) were delivered
c) delivered
7. We don’t know the results. The tests __________ yet.
a) weren’t made
b) haven’t made
c) haven’t been made
8. I’m going to a party tonight. I __________ by my friend.
a) invited
b) was invited
c) were invited
9. This secret must not _________to anyone.
a) revealed
b) be revealing
c) be revealed
10. The jewellery __________ by thieves from the safe yesterday.
a) stole
b) was stolen
c) were stolen
11. I’m going home now because all the work ___________.
a) has already been done
b) is often done
c) have just been done
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12. Tom didn’t go to the meeting. It ___________ yesterday.
a) cancelled
b) was cancelled
c) was cancelling
13. The new bridge __________already.
a) has been built
b) was built
c) is being built
14. The instructions must _________very carefully.
a) follow
b) are following
c) be followed
15. Bread _________from flour.
a) made
b) is making
c) is made
16. These documents ____________ signed by the officer-in-charge
tomorrow.
a) will be
b) were
c) have been
17. The goods usually _________ by the Customs officials.
a) confiscated
b) are confiscated
c) are confiscating
18. This tree is very old. It __________ in the 19th century.
a) was planting
b) was planted
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c) was being planted
19. They just ________ to hospital by ambulance.
a) have taken
b) are being taken
c) have been taken
20. Their baggage __________ at the customs control yet.
a) wasn’t examined
b) hasn’t been examined
c) wasn’t examining
21. Our visas ___________.
a) are just being issued
b) have just been issued
c) have just issued
22. When ___________?
a) will be the food prepared
b) the food will be prepared
c) will the food be prepared
23. Restricted articles may ________, but in this case they are liable to
Customs duty.
a) are imported
b) be imported
c) be importing
24. My car ____________ at the time.
a) is washing
b) is being washed
c) been washed
25. Your suitcase can __________ here.
a) leave
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b) is leaving
c) be left
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KEYS
(GRAMMAR TESTS)
Test № 1 Test № 2 Test № 3 Test № 4
1-c 13-a 1-c 13-c 1-c 13-b 1-b 13-a

2-c 14-c 2-b 14-b 2-b 14-b 2-a 14-c
3-b 15-b 3-b 15-c 3-c 15-a 3-c 15-c
4-a 16-c 4-a 16-a 4-a 16-c 4-b 16-a
5-b 17-b 5-b 17-c 5-b 17-b 5-a 17-b
6-b 18-c 6-b 18-a 6-c 18-a 6-b 18-b
7-b 19-a 7-c 19-b 7-a 19-c 7-c 19-c
8-c 20-b 8-a 20-b 8-c 20-b 8-b 20-b
9-a 21-a 9-c 21-c 9-c 21-b 9-c 21-b
10-c 22-b 10-b 22-b 10-b 22-c 10-b 22-c
11-c 23-c 11-a 23-b 11-a 23-c 11-a 23-b
12-c 24-a 12-c 24-a 12-c 24-b 12-b 24-b
25-b 25-b 25-c 25-c
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Государственное казенное образовательное учреждение

высшего профессионального образования

Кафедра иностранных языков

WORKING FOR CUSTOMS

Учебное пособие для студентов 1 курса

Специальность: 38.05.02 «Таможенное дело»

Кафедра иностранных языков

WORKING FOR CUSTOMS

Учебное пособие для студентов 1 курса

Специальность: 38.05.02 «Таможенное дело»

Учебное пособие “Working for Customs” предназначено для

Особое место при подготовке студентов - будущих

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions:

Exercise 2. Fill in the table of derivatives.

Verb Noun Adjective / Participle

1. There are ……………….

Exercise 5. Study the following words and word-combinations:

Reading and Speaking

Customs is a large organization with offices in all capital cities

Exercise 9. Ask your friend if he/she:

Exercise 17. Insert the article if necessary.

For more information on the English Tenses turn to Grammar

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions:

Exercise 2. Study the following:

1) training courses a) карьерный рост

Exercise 4. Give your own definitions of the following words:

Verb Noun Adjective / Participle

Reading and Speaking

Exercise 6. Read the text to answer the following questions:

Customs Officer Career

Customs is the government agency with the job of protecting the

1)Customs violations a) таможенные платежи

Customs officers of the Russian Federation celebrate the

Exercise 19. In pairs or small groups, discuss the questions and

observant, attractive, pleasant to deal with, well-bred, well-read, honest,

Российский таможенный мундир

С 1992 года были установлены

Exercise 24. Insert the article (the, a, an) if necessary.

For more information turn to Grammar reference section.

Exercise 1. Use your knowledge to answer the following questions:

Exercise 3. Give the Russian equivalents for:

Reading and Speaking

Previously, Customs focused on the fiscal aspects of Customs

1) be able to analyze information a) иметь хорошие навыки счета,

8) have good numeracy skills, for h) анализировать информацию и

Exercise 9. Get ready to speak on the main duties of a Customs officer.

Customs is an орган (власти) or agency in a country responsible

 processing and risk-assessing passengers entering or leaving

1. Commercial inspectors are ___________.

functions; Rescue System; aspects; centres; wine-making; brand;

The importance of the role of the Customs Service has recently

Exercise 26. State the arguments for these statements:

For more information turn to Grammar reference section.

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions:

Reading and Speaking

Exercise 11. Scan Part II and match left and right.

Exercise 12. Read Part III to answer the following questions:

There is also one story about a highly skilled professional

For more information turn to Grammar reference section.

1. The Belovs are often invited ______ the parties.

Exercise 1. Do you like travelling? Ask and answer the questions.

Exercise 4. Give the English equivalents for:

Reading and Speaking

Exercise 5. Read Text 1 to answer the following questions: