Answer the questions:

1. Where does the conversation take place?

2. Who takes part in it?

3. What is the problem with the air-conditioning units?

4. Why have the Customs refused to release the goods?

5. What did the agent tell them?

6. How can Grace help them?

7. What is another problem with the documents?

8. Who should sign the Certificate of Value and Origin?

9. What documents do they need?

10. Why are all these documents necessary in foreign trade?

Ex.1.Insert the necessary prepositions.

1. The companies which refuse to comply__trade regulations get __ a muddle.

2. The government keeps changing the regulations and a new one will come __ effect on Monday.

3. I haven’t filled __ the application __ Special Stowage Order yet.

4. The Seller wanted $ 500 for a stitching machine, but we beat them ___ to $ 400.

5. Hello Tom – you look busy! Yes, I’m __ __ eyes __ work..

6. If you don’t give all the relevant information __ the Import Licence your goods will be held __ __ Customs.

7. What are the Customs playing __? I suppose the agent gave them the correct documents.

8. The Import Licence has expired and we’ve got to apply__ a new one.

9. We’d better start __ scratch again and check all the documents once more.

Ex.2.Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary.

1. There are many forms to fill in, a lot of writing to do.

2. Put pressure on them.

3. I’ll make them reduce the price.

4. I’ve got more work to do than I can manage.

5. We should start from the beginning.

6. I’ll try to influence some people who can help you.

7. I hope there’ll be no difficulties with shipment.

8. I’ll deal with the matter immediately.

9. We have given you all the documents.

10. The Customs didn’t allow the importer to take away the goods.

Ex.3.Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Вы должны заверить этот документ и поставить печать.

2. Желательно, чтобы страховой взнос был как можно меньше.

3. Лицензию на импорт нужно продлить, так как срок ее действия истекает через 2 дня.

4. Товар задержан на таможне.

5. Надо постараться заставить их сбить цену.

6. Сейчас я заполняю заявку на спец. погрузку.

7. Новый правительственный закон вступил в действие недавно.

8. Нам придется отправить свидетельство о ценности и стране-производителе в торговую палату.

9. Международная транспортная компания может подготовить коносаменты и организовать страховку.

10. Когда Вы получите заявку на отгрузку, не забудьте расписаться на обратной стороне декларации.

Ex.4. Read the following statements. Say whether they are true, if not correct them.

1. If you export explosives, you should have Customs Entry Forms.

2. When you send freight by air you have to obtain a Way Bill.

3. When you export dangerous cargo you must declare that it is safely packed.

4. Fibre-board cases are used for safety.

5. When you receive the Shipping Application you should sign the Customs Entry Form on the back.

6. If your licence has expired you should apply for a new one.

7. The Certificate of Value and Origin should be signed only by the supplier.

8. There should be three copies of the Commercial Invoice and two copies of the Consular Invoice to release the goods from Customs.

9. If the government didn’t keep changing the regulations, overseas trade would be easier.