Ex. 3 a)Mark the stress in the Russian words and compare it with the English words. Tick the pairs of words with different stressed syllables

physical физический

transit транзит

condition кондиция

container контейнер

guarantee гарантия

principle принцип

system система

b) Read the English words again.

Ex. 4 Insert prepositions.

1) to carry cargo _____ road vehicles

2) to come _____ force

3) to replace inspection _____ checking seals

4) to remove something _____ or introduce _____ the sealed part of vehicle

5) the duties are paid _____ a National Guaranteeing Association

6) it serves _____ a control document

7) to transport goods _____ transit customs regime

8) the goods must be accompanied _____ a Carnet

9) the cargo is transported _____ reloading

10) to be responsible _____ the clearance of goods

Ex. 5 Make word combinations with the words from the text and the following verbs:

a) to simplify

b) to minimize

c) to sign

d) to replace

e) to contain

f) to break

g) to guarantee

h) to issue

i) to check

j) to establish

k) to offer

Ex. 6 Answer the questions:

1) What does TIR stand for?

2) Why was the Convention signed?

3) What is the main advantage of the system?

4) Are there any special requirements in respect of security?

5) What if transport operator cannot pay the duties during the transit operation?

6) What document must accompany the cargo while it is transported under the TIR procedure?

7) Are the goods checked by the Customs in the countries of transit?

8) Are there many contracting parties to the TIR Convention?

9) Why is the TIR Convention so successful?

Ex.7 Translate the sentences from Russian into English:

1) Главная цель транзитных таможенных систем – обеспечить международные перевозки грузов и обеспечить надежность таможенного контроля.

2) Грузы перевозятся в таких транспортных средствах или контейнерах, которые полностью исключают возможность доступа к перевозимому грузу без видимого нарушения пломб и печатей.

3) Груз должен сопровождать международный карнет TIR, выданный в стране отправления и действительный в качестве контрольного документа в странах транзита и назначения.

4) Таможенные органы могут обращаться в Национальное гарантийное объединение в случае каких-либо нарушений.

5) Меры таможенного контроля, предпринятые в стране отправления, признаются в странах транзита и назначения.

6) К транспортным документам должны прилагаться фотографии транспортного средства с изображением регистрационного номера и пломбы.

7) Информация в карнете TIR представлена на английском и французском языках.

8) Система TIR позволяет увеличить скорость доставки и значительно сократить транспортные расходы, и, таким образом , способствует развитию международной торговли.

Ex.8 Get ready to speak on the topic.

Ex 9.Render the newspaper article.

Customs Officers Seize $1 Million of Cocaine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Luis port of entry stopped almost $1 million in cocaine from being smuggled into the country. CBP officers questioned a 22-year- old man from Mexico driving a 2003 Dodge 2500 truck. During the routine questioning, officers became suspicious of his behavior and answers and decided to thoroughly inspect the vehicle.

During the inspection a CBP narcotics detector dog alerted the odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle, which led the officers to a compartment built into the dashboard. Officers opened the compartment and discovered 14 packages of cocaine, weighing 16kg. Estimated street value of the narcotics is $924,000.

The driver, a Mexican citizen from Rio Colorado, was immediately arrested and turned over to Immigration and Enforcement agents. The vehicle and narcotics were seized.

Grammar

Complex Object.

Ex. 1Complete the sentences using Complex Object.

1. The TIR Convention allows the Customs …

2. The TIR Convention guarantees the Customs duties …

3. The customs officials of different countries consider the TIR Convention …

4. In the countries of departure, transit and destination they consider Carnet …

5. They expect the cargo …

Ex. 2 Translate the sentences with Complex Object into Russian.

1. The TIR Convention is expected to be signed by some more countries.

2. Transporters of goods want border formalities to be simplified.

3. They saw the violator break the customs seal.