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3. Do they have a dress code?
4. What do they deal with?
5. What helps them do their job more effectively?
6. What are customs officers’ responsibilities?
7. Do they have to meet a lot of people? What people?
8. Does the job require any special skills or traits of character?
9. Does the Customs cooperate with any other state bodies?
What are they?
Task 10. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
1. Я работаю на таможенном посту.
2. Обычно мы работаем в дневную смену.
3. Таможенники, как правило, носят форму.
4. Мы проверяем документы, груз и транспортные средства.
5. Мы используем современные технологии, а также брига-
ды кинологов для эффективного контроля
пассажиров.
6. Наша цель – выявлять контрабанду.
7. Таможенники досматривают грузы в таможенной зоне.
8. Когда я провожу досмотр багажа, я стараюсь быть пре-
дельно внимательным.
9. Они защищают экономические интересы страны.
10. Наши клиенты хорошо говорят по-английски.
11. Мы начисляем пошлины на ввозимые товары.
12. Таможенники сотрудничают с Налоговой
инспекцией
и другими правоохранительными органами.
13. Таможенники должны знать законы и правила, чтобы
грамотно их применять.
14. При прохождении таможенного контроля пассажиры
должны отвечать на вопросы сотрудников таможни о своем багаже и предъявить его для досмотра.
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Reading 2
Task 11. To learn more about a customs officer’s job, read and
translate the web postings by people who work for the Customs to discuss the job:
Posted by: Jane
“I’ve worked here for 7 years and I quite like it. I wanted to
become a customs officer because it offered me the opportunity to
do something that I knew would be a challenge. I also knew
it would be very rewarding. I knew I would receive invaluable
training, and that this career would allow me the opportunity to positively impact many people’s lives. As an officer, I am able to interact with hundreds of travelers every day, and I work with some
of the most amazing people from all parts of the country.”
Posted by: Andrew
“I get satisfaction from knowing that all of the work the
agency does have a great impact on the nation. Of course, everyone
hears about the very exciting enforcement work we do, which
is outstanding; but we also do so much more! A big part of our job
entails facilitating trade and tourism into the country. It is very rewarding to know that the work we do not only keeps bad things and
bad people out of the country, but it also has a positive impact
on the US economy every day.”
Posted by: Dan
“The most rewarding part of my job is that I see the clear
outcomes of my work. Whether apprehending and denying entry
to a traveler with evil intentions or seizing harmful contraband,
I know my efforts make a difference. I enjoy the constantly varied
challenges that are put in front of me and the ability to be flexible
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and adaptable to solve the problems. I am motivated by the encour-
agement I receive to think outside the box and be creative.”
Posted by: Mary
“This job has unlimited opportunities. Not only do we have
officers working in most every part of the country, but we have in-
ternational positions as well. The work we do entails so many dif-
ferent jobs; a new officer will have so many possibilities. ”
Posted by: Alex
“We are the first line of defence on our borders! We are re-
sponsible for protecting against terrorists, apprehending individuals
who attempt to enter the US illegally; for interdicting illegal drugs
and other contraband, and we also protect our agricultural and eco-
nomic interests from harmful pests and diseases. Most importantly,
what other job can offer so much? ”
Posted by: Victor
“I applied to the CBP out of a fascination with international
travel and the desire to be part of one of the greatest missions
in protecting our homeland. Whether returning from an international
flight or walking across an international border, I would take notice
of the CBP officers performing their various functions and be in-
terested in their work. It was clear that they were applying sharp
thinking and expert problem solving to quickly make determina-
tions and follow up possible issues with people and things that
might not have been lawful. Further, I liked the thought of being
part of an agency and tradition that was nearly as old as our country
itself. I felt that being part of CBP would be an exciting career.”
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Posted by: Denis
I find working for CBP rewarding because I can see the clear
outcomes of my efforts. I would advise those pursuing employment
with CBP the following: you only live once. You owe
it yourself to choose an exciting, fun and challenging career. CBP
offers limitless opportunities to pursue throughout your career.
Whether you chose to stay here at home or venture out to locations
throughout the world, you will be met daily with interesting and
important work.
Comprehension
Task 12. Find in the text the equivalents of the following words
and word combinations:
‒ results
‒ to arrest or catch (a criminal or suspect)
‒ to try to get
‒ to take appropriate action about (something) ‒
‒ to risk
‒ harmful insects
‒ to take (something) in a forceful way
‒ giving you a good feeling that you have done something valu-
able, important, etc.
‒ making (something) easy.
Task 13. Complete the following sentences:
1. What motivated Jane to choose the career of a customs officer
was that first, … second …
2. Andrew finds his job rewarding because …
3. Dan’s feels excited by his career as …
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4. What Mary likes about her job is that …
5. There are a number of reasons that make Alex proud of his job.
6. The most important thing that made Victor apply to CBP was
that …
besides he could see that …
7. Denis’s advice that you should do customs business is
Task 14. Answer the questions on these postings.
1. Why do most of these customs officers find their job chal-
lenging?
2. What is rewarding about it?
3. What are the motivating aspects of their work?
4. What opportunities does this career offer?
5. Do they feel proud of this mission? Why?
6. What qualities does this job require?
III. Language work
Vocabulary and Grammar Practice
Task 15. Look at the word customs and its word combinations.
Try to find their Russian equivalents with the help of their interpretations given.
сustoms (plural) ‒ duties imposed by the sovereign law of a country
on imports or exports.
Тhe Customs (usually singular) ‒ the department of government
in charge of customs matters.
The Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation is
a federal body of executive authority responsible for exercising control
and supervision over customs clearance in accordance with Russian
legislation.
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а customs officer ‒ a person who works for the Customs; Customs
House ‒ a building where customs and duties are paid or collected and
where vessels are entered and cleared.
Customs hall (enclosure, zone, check point) ‒ place where passengers,
cargo, transport complete formalities and wait to be released.
Customs warehouse ‒ a structure or room for the storage
of goods.
the Russian Customs Academy ‒ an educational institution where,
young people study to qualify for the job at the Customs
Mind the meaning of the following words:
A customer meaning a client.
A custom meaning a tradition.
Task 16. Make as many word combinations as you can to revise
the material above:
Customs Officer
Task 17. Match these words up with the definitions given below.
1. to apply a) to forbid in a usually formal or authorita-
tive manner
2. to clear b) to put into operation or effect
3. to process c) something that helps to get or achieve
something/ something that is used to do a job
or activity
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4. to interdict d) a place (such as a city or airport) where
people or goods enter a country
5. to search e) to pass through (customs)
6. enforcement f) to free (a ship or shipment) by payment of
duties or harbor fees
7. a port of entry g) to carefully look for someone or something
in (something)
8. a tool h) making (a law, regulation, etc.) active or
effective
9. to come into
force
i) to deal with (something, such as an official
document or request) by using a particular
method or system
Task 18. Paraphrase the italicized word using the words from
Reading 2.
1. Within hours, police had caught the bugler.
2. You run the risk of being misunderstood if you don't explain
your purpose carefully.
3. The procedure does carry certain risks.
4. We are still awaiting the final results of the investigation.
5. He went to Princeton for college before trying to get a joint
degree in business and public administration from Harvard.
6. Customs officers confiscated the weapons and drugs discov-
ered in the truck.
7. Working for Customs was a valuable experience.
8. We hope that these programs will have a positive influence on
the community.
9. Cutting taxes may ease economic recovery.
10. Law enforcement officers must carry out their routines per-
fectly.
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Task 19. Fill in the correct word or word combination from the
list below:
Collecting, to enforce, imported goods, traveling, ports of entry,
processing, inspection.
A customs officer is a person who works ____________ laws
and regulations at various __________, like airports, seaports, or land
ports. Most of the work these individuals do involves
____________various paperwork for immigration documents. They
are also heavily involved in the _____________ of cargo or baggage
for prohibited items, as well as _______________funds for taxable
imported goods. Most of the general public will see these officers
when ________________________ between international destinations.
Task 20. Put the following nouns into the correct column:
news, luggage, goods, money, belongings, progress, clothes, ad-
vice, headquarters, resources, cash, valuables, furniture, equipment,
premises, police
nouns used only in the singular nouns used only in the plural
News
Goods
Task 21. Put the verbs in brackets into the proper form (Present
Simple/Present Progressive/Present Perfect/Present Perfect Progressive/Past Simple).
1. Alexander (to work) as a customs officer at Dovodedovo air-
port Customs. He (to work) there for five years.
2. He (to fly) on a business trip to Vladivostok this Tuesday. He
(to have) a cousin there. He (to stay) at his place.
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3. They look exhausted. They (to search) the cargo from China
for hours.
4. We (to know) each other for a long time.
5. The K-9 enforcement team (to search) the passengers in the
baggage claim hall now. The dog (to sniff out) nothing so far.
6. It is the first time the team (to work) with this drug detector
dog.
7. How long you (to be) in customs?
8. We (to learn) nothing from all the wars in history.
9. I rate that performance one of the best I ever (to see).
10. Customs officers at airports (to process) lots of passengers,
goods and mail every day.
11. I (to learn) irregular verbs all afternoon.
12. This is the third time you (to ask) me the same question.
13. It is not as big as I (to expect).
14. Some fool (to let) the dog out. – Who (to let) that dog out?
It’s aggressive.
15. We (to learn) enough to pass the exam. (The exam is still to
come).
16. We (to learn) enough to pass the exam. (The exam is over).
Task 22. а) Your roommate, Mary, has many bad habits that an-
noy you. Pretend you are speaking to a friend and complaining about
Mary. Use always, constantly, or forever in your sentences. The word
combinations below help you do it.
to try to show she is smarter than me
to leave her dirty dishes on the table
to mess up our room
to borrow my clothes without asking me
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b) Complete the following conversation using the suitable word
combinations and act it out with your partner.
A. I really don’t know if I can stand to have Anna for a roommate one more day. She is driving me crazy.
B. Oh, What’s wrong?
A. Well, for one thing she (always) _______________________
B. Really?
Task 23. Open the brackets using the proper forms of the verbs.
1. I (to see) what you mean. I’ll check these figures again.
2. Andrew (to see) his chief at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning.
3. We (to have) problems with our new employee.
4. The RCA (to have) three branches.
5. She (to look) as if she is going to collapse.
6. They (to look) at the figures of this quarter’s seizures.
7. I (to think) she is right.
8. What you (to think) about?
Task 24. Fill in the blanks using the proper article or pronoun,
if necessary.
Customs may not sound like ___ fun job, rummaging through
other people’s luggage, but it can be pretty exciting. You may end up
fighting drug trafficking, looking for ____ people on the run, or working with ____ international detectives. Basically, ___ job [in the UK]
breaks into two areas of work: customs and excise.
Customs. Customs officers work in ____ sea, air, and postal locations. It’s ____ job to examine and clear ____ passengers, _____
baggage, cargo, and mail. They look to see if there are _____ smuggled goods or overweight items, and process documents. They may
have to attend court as _____ witness. They might also have to make
_____ reports and collect _____ information from suspects or witnesses.
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