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PASSENGER CONTROL

You should make full use of the equipment at your disposal. When using tools to examine contents, exercise care to minimize damage. If it is necessary to damage an article, try to establish its value prior to examination.

CHECK WORK

Exercise 16. Look through text 2 again and underline the words essential for general understanding.

Exercise 17. Scan the text and write down what a Customs officer should do (be) and should not.

SHOULD DO (BE)	SHOULD NOT

Exercise 18. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the most important point in dealing with a passenger?

2. What questions are supposed to be asked by a Customs officer?

3. Why is it important to verify whether a passenger is engaged in legitimate business?

4. Why should a Customs officer be suspicious if a passenger returning from holidays has only light baggage?

5. What points are of major importance prior to baggage examination?

6. What can make the examination of baggage more successful?

7. What technical equipment is necessary for a better examination?

S. What precautions should be taken when using tools to examine contents?

Exercise 19. Read the text again and make a short review (10-12 sentences) on how to make passenger and baggage control effective.

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