7.3 Read the text and translate it using the dictionary

Text B

Customs Launches Anti-Terrorism Initiative

U.S. Customs Service Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced a new anti-

terrorism initiative designed to speed the free flow of traffic across the U.S. –

Canadian border.

About 7,000 commercial trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge, which links

Detroit to Windsor, Canada, daily and delays following the Sept.11 terror

attacks on New York and Washington caused backups that forced numerous

plants to shut down because they depend on so-called “just-in-time” deliveries

of parts.

The program requires importers to take steps to assess, develop and

communicate new practices to ensure tighter security of cargo. In return,

goods produced by those companies will get expedited treatment.

“ If a business takes steps to secure its cargo against terrorism, we will give it

the “fast lane” through the border, Bonner said.

This program is very important because it strengthens the security of borders

while speeding up the flow of legitimate goods. It also includes a Customs

account manager for each company, reduced inspections and an account-based

process for payments. Companies have to apply to participate in the program

and will be required to conduct a supply chain security questionnaire to

Customs, develop and implement a program to enhance security and

communicate guidelines to other companies dealing with them.

(1200 symbols)

7.3.1 Match a word in the text to the following definitions:

Line 2 – a smooth steady movement

Line 6 – a delay

Line 10 – the goods carried by a ship, plane or a vehicle

Line 11 – a faster examination of the cargo

Line15 – legal, according to law

Line18 – a piece of paper, usually given to several people, showing a set of

questions to be answered in order to provide information

7.3.2 Here are the answers to some questions from the text B. What are the

questions?

1) 7,000. (Line 4)

2) The Ambassador Bridge. (Line 4)

3) It strengthens the security of borders while speeding up the flow of

legitimate goods. (Line 14)

4) To take steps to assess, develop and communicate new practices to ensure

tighter security of cargo. (Line 9)

5) U.S. Customs Service Commissioner Robert C. Bonner. (Line 1)

6) It links Detroit to Windsor, Canada. (Line 4)

7) Because they depend on so-called “just-in-time” deliveries of parts. (Line7)

7.4 Jigsaw Reading. You will read the text about Customs Service in

Canada. The phrases below go in the article. Where exactly do they go in the

article? The first one has been done for you

Text C

Putting Our Security At Risk

Imagine it’s the summer and about 50 per cent of your local police force is

made up of young students who, at best, have completed two weeks of basic

training.

The students wear the uniform and the badge like a police officer. And to the

general public, this is exactly what they appear to be — full-fledged and trained

police officers. 1. __(D)__

While customs officers’ duties vary greatly from police officers’, their role in

protecting Canada from security threats is just as important. Customs officers

exercise control over the movement of goods, vehicles and people entering

Canada. They intercept drugs and firearms, and identify and examine people who

may present a high risk to security. 2. _____

Yet, despite this intensive training process, each summer the Customs and

Revenue Agency hires university and college students, gives them two to three

weeks of training and then sends them - during the year’s peak travel period - to

perform 95 per cent of the duties of a full-time customs officer. 3. _____