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

Comprehension

Task 2. Give the English equivalents of the following:

Таможенник- customs officer ; форма- uniform; законы и правила-laws and regulations ; пошлины-duties; контрабанда-contraband; технические средства-mechanical means; валюта-currency; штраф-penalty; правоохранительная деятельность-law enforcement; перспектива-perspective; таможенный пост- the customs post; персонал-staff; взрывчатые вещества-explosives; кинологическое подразделение-cynological subdivisions;

Task 3. Find in the text the synonyms to the following words:

examine - to check

exporting and importing illegally - contraband

tools - goods

penalty- a fine

team- department

staff- employees

traveler- passenger

officer- inspector

Task 4. Find in the text the words that may follow these verbs:

- to work in shifts

to work closely with public

- to deal with diplomacy

- to use tools and technology

- to act with diplomacy

- to be involved in work areas

- to apply customs laws and regulations

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  to wear uniform
  
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  to detect narcotics, explosives and currency
  
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  to train dogs
  
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  to clear cargo and transport means
  
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  to collect duties
  
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  to cooperate with other law enforcement