Arriving in the uk (Passport Control and Customs)

Bristol Airport endeavours to provide both a warm welcome to visitors to the South West and a convenient return home for local passengers after a trip away. However, the UK Border Agency manages all border control points, enforcing immigration and, and the safety and security of the UK must, understandably, be its top priority.

UK Border Agency officers scan passports and cross-check passenger details to ensure that only those eligible to enter the country can do so. New technology enabling all passports to be scanned on entry into the UK has enhanced border security, but can result in slightly longer waiting times at ports across the country. You can help UK Border Agency officers by having your passport open to the photograph page and ready for examination by the time you reach the inspection point.

Passengers not holding a British, EU or European Economic Area passport must complete a landing card provided by the airline they are travelling with. This should be provided by the airline during the flight to the UK.

Automated Passport gates

By using the latest technology the UK Border Agency can now provide faster checks for some passengers while maintaining border security. An automated gate system is in place at Bristol Airport and can be used by passengers over the age of 18 with an e- Passport containing an electronic chip.

The state-of-the-art ‘E-gates’ scan passengers’ faces and, allowing a smooth and efficient journey through the UK border for legitimate passengers while making it more difficult to enter the country illegally or for criminal purposes.

Arriving passengers wishing to take advantage of the automated passport gates can do so between the following times: 10.30 -12.30, 17.00 - 18:30 and 21:00- 23:00.

b) Read the text for the second time and mark the statements True/False:

1. Policemen manage all border control points at Bristol Airport.

2. UK Border Agency officers do not check your passports.

3. Authorized officers cross-check passenger details.

4. Enhanced border security is achieved using the state-of-the-art equipment.

5. You have to open your passport for examination by the time you reach the inspection point.

6. All passengers must complete a landing card.

7. Only legitimate passengers can go through ‘E-gates’.

c) Work in pairs: discuss with your partner the details (advantages and disadvantages) of going through Automated Passport gates.

Vocabulary practice

Ex 3. Match the following words from the text to make the right collocations:

to provide	regulations
to manage	border security
customs	a landing card
scan	for some passengers
to enhance	a warm welcome to visitors
complete	an electronic chip
automated	against their passport photo
faster checks	journey
containing	all border control points
check them	passports
smooth and efficient	purposes
for criminal	gate system

Ex 4. a) Fill in the gaps with the appropriate words given below:

citizens, go through, immigration, attending, mind, baggage, to declare, passport, the way, Commonwealth, purpose,

At the Customs (Speakers: two passengers)
- Have you filled in the ………… card?	Вы уже заполнили свою миграционную карту?
- Yes. Have you?	- Да, а вы?
- I don’t need to. It’s only for non-British ………… .	- Мне не нужно. Это только для не Британских граждан.
- Oh, yes, of course. Is this ………… ?	- Ах, да, конечно! Идти сюда?
- No, I go through here – «British Passport», you see. I’m afraid you have to go over there. It says «………… and EEC Passports».	- Нет, я иду через паспортный контроль для британцев. Я боюсь вам нужно туда. Там сказано для граждан Евросоюза и остальных.
- All right. See you outside the ………… claim area.	- Хорошо. Увидимся снаружи после получения багажа.
(Speakers: a customs officer and a passenger)
- Can I see your ………… ?	- Могу я увидеть ваш паспорт?
- Certainly, here it is.	- Конечно, вот он.
- Have you anything ……… ?	- Вам нужно что - либо декларировать?
- Nothing.	- Нет, ничего.
- What’s the ………… of your visit?	- Какова цель вашего визита?
- I’m ………… a conference in London.	- Я прибыл на конференцию в Лондоне.
- Well, would you ………… opening this bag, please.	- Вас не затруднит открыть эту сумку, пожалуйста?
- There you are.	- Вот, пожалуйста.
- Thank you. Right. That’s all. You can ………… now.	- Спасибо. Хорошо, это все. Теперь вы можете пройти далее.
- Thank you.	- Спасибо.

b) Make up a similar dialogue using the model given above.

Grammar in use

Ex 5. Choose the correct past tense forms:

1. When I ………… through Customs last year I was asked to open my bag (go) . 2. We ………… at the departure lounge for 2 hours before our flight was announced (wait). 3. I ………… my Emigration Card in 10 minutes ago (fill). 4. Officers were checking my passport while I ………… at them in despair (look). 5. I ………… nothing to declare so I went through the special gate (have). 6. You had to open your passport for examination by the time you ………… the inspection point (reach). 7. They ………… faster checks for some passengers while maintaining border security (provide). 8. The purpose of my visit ………… to attend a conference in London (be). 9. My passport ………… while I was being cross-checked (scan). 10. An automated gate system ………… for 5 years before it got broken (use).

Ex 6. Translate the sentences unto English using correct past tense forms:

1. Я прошел через паспортный контроль для британцев, когда прилетел домой из командировки. 2. Меня попросили убрать железные предметы, перед тем как пройти через сканирующее устройство. 3. Я проходил паспортный контроль, когда увидел своего брата. 4. В то время как таможенник осматривал мои вещи, я напряженно следил за ним. 5. Я прошел дважды через сканирующее устройство, но оно все равно пищало. 6. Мой дядя работал на таможне в течение 20 лет до того как он вышел на пенсию. 7. Сэм положил свой багаж на конвейер и отошел в сторону. 8. Пассажирка была обеспокоена по поводу своего фотоаппарата во время прохождения таможенного досмотра.

Listening and Speaking Practice

Ex 7. a) Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions:

•Why do you think Security asked Jeff to turn on the electronic items?

•Why was the woman worried about her camera?

•Why did the scanner "beep" when Jeff went through it? What other items might it detect?

Jeff Kramer is going through the Security Check.

Security: Please put all carry-on baggage on the conveyor... Please put all carry-on baggage on the conveyor. Step right this way, ma'am. This way, sir. (Beep) Please empty your pockets and go through again, sir. (Beep) Please step this way, sir. Pardon me, what do you have in this pocket?

Jeff: Oh, sorry, just some keys. I forgot.

Security: That's fine. Thank you, sir. Please put all carry-on baggage on the conveyor. Step right this way ...

Woman: Is this machine film-safe?

Security: Yes, it is, ma'am. Please put all...

Woman: Are you sure? They're pictures of my daughter's wedding ...

Security: You can give the camera to me, ma'am. It doesn't have to go through the scanner. Please put all carry-on luggage on the conveyor. Step right this way ...

Jeff goes to pick up his briefcase.

Security (2): Would you mind opening your briefcase, sir?

Jeff: No, not at all... there you go.

Security (2): Would you mind turning on the MP3 player for me, sir?

Jeff: Oh. sorry. Yes.

Security (2): Thank you. And could you please remove your shoes for examination?

Jeff: Of course. There you are.

Security (2): Thank you for your co-operation, sir.

b) Work in pairs: Role-play a similar dialogue.

Ex 8. a) Fill in the Security Survey. Then compare your answers with a partner.

b) Discuss in groups of six an airport security system using the information from the survey:

How do you feel about airport security? Check (V) the boxes.

1. When you are at an airport, what do you prefer?

   		Some security checks
   		Very careful security checks
   		No security checks

2. Do you mind opening your carry-on luggage?

   No, I don't mind

   Yes, I feel embarrassed.

3. Do you mind when security ask you questions?

   Not at all.

   Not if they are polite.

   Yes

4. Are you embarrassed when they search you after you have walked through the scanner?

   No.

   Yes.

5. How do you feel about airport security staff?

	They're doing a difficult but important job. I wouldn't like to do It. Why do they always stop me? I think they could be more polite.

Ex 9. Discuss:

• Is it important to have customs at international borders? Why? / Why not?

• What kind of items do people try to smuggle?

• Could more be done to stop smugglers?

Writing

Ex 10. Find the Customs Declaration form for entering the UK in the Internet and fill it in. Interview another student and find out what's on their form. Mind the given recommendations:

Before arriving in the UK, each traveler is required to fill out a Customs Declaration Form. You should complete the form In English and in capital letters. Most of the questions on the Customs Declaration Form can be answered by writing "Yes" or "No". Please remember to sign your name at the bottom of the reverse side. This form will be distributed during the flight.

Tranlation

Ex 11. Translate into English the following dialogue:

- Элен, офицер паспортного контроля просит показать твой паспорт. Покажи его пожалуйста.

- Ой, да, вот он. Я думаю, он спросит нас, куда мы направляемся.

- Это верно. Кроме того он спросит нас как долго мы планируем пребывать здесь.

- И я обязана ответить на все вопросы. Это так?

- Несомненно. Ты должна будешь сообщить ему цель своего визита.

- Что-нибудь еще?

- Больше ничего. Обычно они очень вежливы.

- Спросит ли он о наличии у меня визы.

- Конечно он может спросить. Он будет интересоваться какой тип визы у тебя.

- У меня Бизнес виза. Я недавно получила ее и собираюсь продлить.

- ОК. Не нервничай. Все будет хорошо.

- Это все?

- Нет, после паспортного контроля ты пройдешь через таможенный контроль.

Lesson 9.1.3. Reserving an Airline Ticket. Making a hotel reservation.

Lead in

Traveling by plane is the fastest and most comfortable means of transport for a businessman. You can sit back and relax, read, or even watch a video. Of course you have to pay more money and run the risk of being delayed. Some people refuse to fly for fear of accidents. However, According to statistics it’s a safe way to travel.

Do you agree with the above statement? Why/ Why not?

Ex 1. Expand your vocabulary for the topic:

hubs and spokes	узловое расположение с направлениями по окружности
radiate out in different directions	расходиться по окружности в разных направлениях
non-stop flights	беспосадочный рейс
to catch a flight	сесть на самолет
to change planes	делать пересадку
connecting flight	связующий перелет
delayed flight	задержанный рейс
to take off/ to land	взлетать/ садиться
domestic / international flight	внутренний/ международный рейс
scheduled flight / charter flight	регулярный рейс/ чартер
one-way/ round-trip	поездка в один конец/ туда и обратно
fixed return date/ open ticket	билет с фиксированной/ открытой датой
оvernight/ daytime	ночью/ днем
to make a reservation	забронировать
to book in advance	бронировать заранее
to stay in a hotel	остановиться в гостинице
have restrictions	иметь ограничения
non-refundable	невозмещаемый
to pay a cancellation fee	плата за отказ
accommodation and transfers	размещения и трансферы

Reading

Ex 2. a) Read the text and explain the advantages of hubs and spokes system of organizing the flights.