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Ex. 19.
Comprehension questions.
1. Where is Mrs. Du Barry now?
2. Why are her suitcases spread open?
3. What was Harry Standish?
4. How can you describe his behaviour?
5. What form did she have to sign?
6. What are the rules of passing the Customs if your things are being inspected?
7. What was Customs Bureau policy?
8. What instructions did Harry Standish give to his younger colleague?
Ex. 20.
Find Russian equivalents to the following:
1) Customs Inspector, 2) Customs inspection, 3) to amend one's statement, 4) items, 5) to sign the form, 6) to confirm one's statement, 7) to refuse to sign, 8) to detain smb for investigation, 9) fill out the form, 10) to declare smth.
Ex. 21.
Match the words and phrases in column A with those in column B.
| A 1. describe the items | a. | В сделать добровольное заявление |
| 2. receive as a gift | b. | открыть сумочку |
| 3. to make voluntary declaration | с | досматривать багаж |
| 4. open the handing | d. | проверить вещи |
| 5. betray uncertainty | e. | проявить беспокойство (неуверенность) |
| 6. to inspect the luggage | f. | составить список |
| 7. have the right | g. | описать (имеющиеся) вещи |
| 8. check the things | h. | получить в подарок |
| 9. the seams and hems | i. | иметь право |
| 10. make a list | j. | швы и подгибы (на одежде) |
Ex. 22.
Translate these words and phrases into Russian, use them in the story of your own, describing how you cleared the Customs.
Customs restrictions, inspect one's luggage, duty-free items (goods), personal effects (belongings), smuggler, customs tariffs, go through the Customs; the Customs; a Customs officer; Customs inspection; to observe Customs regulations; a Customs declaration form; to go through the Customs; to clear the Customs; Have you anything to declare?; to declare in writing; duty-free articles; articles exempt from duty; to qualify for an exemption; articles to be declared; dutiable articles; to pay duty on articles; to have one's luggage ready for immediate inspection; to smuggle; a smuggler; to be on guard against; fast and friendly service.
Ex. 23.
Imagine that you're going abroad. Fill out the declaration.
| Keep for the duration of your stay in Russia or abroad. Not renewable in case of loss. | Persons giving false information in the Customs Declaration or to Customs officers shall render themselves liable under the laws of Russia. |
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CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Full name _________________________________
Citizenship ________________________________
Arriving from ______________________________
Country of destination_______________________
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Purpose of visit (business, tourism, private etc. ) __
My luggage (including hand luggage) submitted for Customs inspection
consists of __________ pieces
With me in my luggage I have:
I. Weapons of all descriptions and ammunition_____________ _
________________________________________________________
II. Narcotics and appliances for the use thereof _______________
III. Antiques and objects of art (painting, drawing, icons, sculptures etc. ) _____________________________________________________
IV. Russian roubles, Russian State Loan bonds, Russian lottery tickets.
_____________________________________________________________________
V. Currency other than Russian roubles (bank notes, exchequers bills, coins), payment vouchers (cheques, bills, letters of credit, etc. ), securities (shares, onds, etc) in foreign currencies, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, metals of platinum group) in any form or condition, crude and processed natural precious stones (diamonds, brilliants, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls), jewelry and other articles made of precious metals and precious stones, and scrap thereof, as well as property papers:
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VI. Russian roubles, other currency, payment vouchers, valuables and any objects belonging to other persons
I am aware that, in addition to the objects listed in the Customs Declaration, I must submit for inspection: printed matter, manuscripts, films, sound recordings, postage stamps, graphic, etc. plants, fruits, seeds, live animal and birds, as well as raw foodstuffs of animal origin and slaughtered fowl.
1 also declare that my luggage sent separately consists of ____________ pieces
Date_________ Owner of luggage (signed)____ _______________
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