Reading 1 Task a Read and translate the text to find out about the work of a customs officer

Reading 1

Task 1. a) Read and translate the text to find out about the work of a customs officer. b) Highlight the sentence that summarizes the main idea of each paragraph. Remember that the first or last sentence of each paragraph tells you what the paragraph is about. Give each paragraph the heading of your own.

THE WORK OF A CUSTOMS OFFICER

Customs officers are multi-skilled and can move through different work areas. Some work areas involve working in shifts or overtime, indoors or outdoors. Most officers wear uniform and work closely with public. Customs officers must be competent and correctly apply customs laws and regulations when they:

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  examine passengers and their baggage at different ports of entry ;
  
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