- •Е. Н. Трифонова английский язык для таможенников
- •Isbn 978-5-8149-0890-2 Введение
- •Part I Unit 1. What is Customs?
- •1.1. Read and remember the words given:
- •1.2. Scan the text.
- •1.3. Write down different types of questions to the text helping its better understanding.
- •2.2. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary.
- •The History of Russian Customs
- •2.2.1. Give the English equivalents of the following collocations:
- •2.2.3. Find the words/phrases in the text which have the following meanings:
- •2.2.4. What words in the text mean:
- •2.2.5. Match left and right.
- •2.3. Be ready to talk about the main periods of the Russian Customs development using the information given below.
- •2.4. Write an abstract of the text. See Grammar in Use section if necessary.
- •2.5. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary.
- •History of the u.S. Customs Service
- •2.5.1. What do these numbers and dates mentioned in the text refer to:
- •2.5.2. Match these statements as true or false:
- •2.5.3. Write an abstract of the text.
- •2.6. Do you know that on a typical day, u.S. Customs and Border Protection ...
- •2.7. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary.
- •History of the uk Customs Service
- •2.7.1. Answer the following questions:
- •2.8.5. Use the verbs given in brackets in Past Simple to complete the text:
- •2.8.6. Put the verbs in brackets using ing-forms or Participle II:
- •2.8.7. Write an abstract of the text.
- •3.2. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary.
- •At the Customs House
- •3.2.1. Answer the following questions:
- •3.2.2. Write an abstract of the text.
- •3.2.3. Give the English equivalents of the following collocations:
- •3.2.4. Match the words and their explanation:
- •3.3. Study the following pictures. Read the text and try to guess the meaning of the words printed in bold.
- •3.3.1. Answer the questions to the text:
- •3.3.2. Find out English and Russian equivalents for the words presented below:
- •3.4. Read the text and try to translate it without the dictionary.
- •Airport Tests Passenger Eye Ids
- •3.4.1. Guess the meaning of the following words by their explanation:
- •3.5.5. The following statements are grammatically incorrect. Find the errors and correct them:
- •3.5.6. Make up sentences with the Passive and Active Voice using the following word combinations:
- •Unit 4. Customs Declaration. Customs Clearing
- •4.1.1. Read the following word and phrase list. Try to memorize all the words and word-groups:
- •4.1.2. Complete the following sentences using the words and expressions from the word and phrase list. Try to think of as many variants as possible:
- •4.1.3. Translate the following from Russian into English:
- •4.1.4. Practice the reading of the following words and guess their meaning:
- •4.2.1. Put the words in the right order to make sentences:
- •4.3. Look through the following samples of customs declarations. Think of the way you can fill them in. Write your information in block capital letters.
- •Customs Declaration
- •Sign below after you read notice on reverse
- •4.3.1. Translate the following sentences, words and phrases into English:
- •4.4. Roleplay the following dialogue.
- •4.5. Grammar Assignments.
- •4.5.5. Choose the correct verb form to fill gaps in these sentences:
- •Unit 5. Customs Bodies of Russia. Customs Management
- •5.1.1. Study the following vocabulary list and memorize the words:
- •5.1.2. Guess the meaning of the following verbs according to their explanation:
- •5.2. Read the following text and translate it.
- •Article 8. Customs Bodies of the Russian Federation
- •5.2.1. Speak on the system of customs bodies in Russia according to the scheme given below:
- •5.2.2. Find an adequate translation for the following:
- •5.3. Read the following text and make up the list of the most important tasks for customs bodies in Russia.
- •Competence of Customs Bodies of Russia
- •5.3.3. Put in the following verbs given in the box in appropriate tense-form:
- •5.4. Translate the text using the dictionary in the written form.
- •Russian Customs
- •5.4.1. Write an abstract of the text.
- •Unit 6. Customs Reforms in Russia and Abroad
- •6.1.1. Read the following verbs and guess their meaning:
- •6.1.2. Match the words and their definitions.
- •6.2. Read the following analytical article taken from "Transition" bullet in written by Peter Davis, translate it using the dictionary and answer the questions below.
- •Customs Reforms is Urgent in Russia
- •6.2.1. Answer the following questions:
- •6.2.2. Write an abstract of the text.
- •6.3. Translate the following newspaper article in the written form.
- •Customs Urges cbr to Liberalize Currency Cash Flow Through Border
- •6.4. Dialogue "Will you please open your suitcase, sir?" Roleplay this conversation.
- •6.5. Match English and Russian:
- •6.6. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary.
- •Customs Officers Take Industrial Action
- •6.6.1. Decide whether these statements true or false:
- •6.7. Grammar Assignments
- •6.7.1. Find in the text sentences with the Participles and define their forms and functions.
- •6.7.2. Find in the text sentences with the Gerund and define their forms and functions.
- •6.7.3. Put in the verbs given in brackets in the correct form:
- •Unit 7. Customs Control
- •7.1.1. Practice the reading of the following words and guess their meaning:
- •7.1.2. Read the following words and their translation. Try to memorize vocabulary:
- •7.2. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary.
- •Effective Passenger and Baggage Control
- •7.2.1. Scan the text and write down what a Customs officer should do/be and should not: should do (be) should not
- •7.2.2. Read the text again and make a short review (10–12 sentences) on how to make passenger and baggage control effective.
- •7.2.3. Answer the following questions:
- •7.2.4. Practice the reading of the following words and guess their meaning:
- •7.2.5. Read the following words and their translation. Try to memorize the vocabulary:
- •7.3. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary
- •Customs Legalization
- •7.3.1. Give the English equivalents of the following collocations:
- •7.3.2 Find out English and Russian equivalents for the words presented below:
- •7.4. Scan through the following text about the unjustified searches being made by the customs inspectors in the usa.
- •Customs Officers Must Not Be Given Free Reign
- •7.4.1. Do you agree with the point of view of the author? Divide into two groups.
- •7.4.2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •7.5. Grammar Assignments.
- •7.5.1. Find in the text sentences with the Participles and define their forms and functions.
- •7.5.3. The following statements in Passive are grammatically incorrect. Find the mistakes and correct them.
- •7.5.4. Put in the verbs given in brackets in the appropriate tense-forms:
- •Unit 8. Customs Procedures and Regulations Development
- •8.2.1. Answer the following questions:
- •8.2.2. Give English equivalents of the following collocations:
- •8.2.3. Match the words and their explanation (one item has been done for you):
- •8.3. Scan through the text and try to translate it using the dictionary.
- •Australia And Lebanon Strengthen Ability To Fight Money
- •8.3.1. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •8.3.2. Write an abstract of the text.
- •8.4.6. Find the synonyms for the verbs given below:
- •8.5. Written Translation.
- •Customs Role In The International Trade
- •Customs Procedure Codes Are Bound To Be Changed
- •Unit 9. Customs Rules Violation
- •9.1.1. Read the following words and their translation. Memorize them:
- •9.1.2. Check up the meaning of the following verbs:
- •9.2. Read the text and translate it using the dictionary.
- •9.2.1. Give the English equivalents of the following collocations:
- •9.3.4. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •9.3.5. Match a line in a with a line in в (one item has been done for you):
- •9.4.1. Find the following words and collocations in your dictionary. They will help you while reading this text:
- •For Mexican drug ring in Hawaii, «Аloha» means «Goodbye» . . .
- •9.4.2. What do the following numbers mentioned in the text refer to?
- •9.5.5. Fill each space in the following text with one suitable verb:
- •9.6. Read the following story. Try to memorize the dialogue.
- •The Smuggler
- •Unit 10. Why worry about Ethics?
- •10.1.1. Read the following verbs and guess their meaning:
- •10.1.2. Read the words and collocations. Try to memorize them:
- •10.2. Read the text about ethics in customs matters.
- •Why Worry About Ethics?
- •10.2.2. Choose the verbs given below that collocate with the following nouns.
- •4) Confidence 5) penalty
- •10.2.3. Make up sentences matching up the two halves:
- •10.2.4. Group the following words and phrases into 3 families:
- •10.2.5. Write an abstract of the text.
- •10.3 Read the text about corruption in the u.S. Customs Service. Suggest your considerations about combating with corruption in the Customs Service.
- •10.3.1. Give the initial forms of the following words and state what parts of speech they belong to:
- •11.2. Read the text about major types and forms of customs tariffs
- •Tariffs
- •11.2.1. Answer the following questions:
- •11.2.2. Look through text a again and underline the words essential for its general understanding.
- •11.2.3. Write an abstract of the text.
- •11.3. Read the following words and their translation.
- •11.3.1. Scan the text b and make a statement of 5–8 sentences summarizing the contents of the text:
- •The Problems Facing the Customs Administrations of Today
- •11.3.2. Look through the text again and write out all word combinations with the word "Customs" used attributively and translate them into Russian:
- •11.3.4. Match the words from the text with their corresponding definitions on the right (a - h).
- •11.4. Speaking. Present your views on the following.
- •Part II Grammar in use Unit 1. The active voice
- •Unit 2. The passive voice
- •Unit 3. Information on Abstracts
- •Unit 4. The infinitive
- •Complex Subject
- •Unit 5. The Participle
- •1. Forms of the participle
- •2. Functions of the participle
- •3. Participle constructions
- •Unit 6. The Gerund
- •1. Forms of the gerund
- •2. Functions of the gerund
- •3. Complex gerund construction
- •Part III
- •Antiques / Антиквариат
- •Currency / Валюта
- •Cargo / Груз
- •Declaration / Декларация
- •Sanitary Control / Санитарный контроль
- •Passport Control / Паспортный контроль
- •Библиографический список
- •Contents
Unit 4. The infinitive
1. Forms of the infinitive
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Perfect |
to have signed (to have + Participle II) |
to have been signed (to have been + Participle II) |
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Continuous |
to be signing (to be + Participle I) |
– |
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Perfect Continuous |
to have been signing (to have been + Participle I) |
– |
2. Functions of the infinitive
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Function |
Example |
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1. Subject 2. Part of the compound predicate 3. Object 4. Attribute 5. Adverbial Modifier |
То read aloud is very useful. Our aim is to master English. I told him to go as quickly as possible. Here is the article to be translated. I came to help you. |
3. Infinitive constructions
Complex Object
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Construction |
Example |
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Complex Object noun (g. c.) + inf. pron. (obj. c.) |
We believe her to be in Moscow now. She wanted me to return soon. We expect him to come here. |
Complex Object is used after the verbs that express:
1) wish and need: to want – хотеть, нуждаться, to wish, to desire – желать, would like – хотел бы.
Ex.: I want you to help me. Would you like me to translate this text?
2) supposition: to suppose – предполагать, to expect – ожидать, to consider – считать, полагать, to believe – верить, полагать.
Ex.: They consider him to become a good engineer. We believe her to be in Moscow now.
3) physical perception: to watch – наблюдать, to see – видеть, to hear – слышать, to feel – чувствовать (без частицы to).
Ex.: The students heard him play the piano. She felt somebody look at her.
4) statement, knowledge: to know – знать, to find – обнаруживать, находить, to think – думать, to declare – заявлять.
Ex.: We know him to have taken part in the conference.
5) compulsion, order, prohibition: to cause – причинять, вызывать, to get, to make – (без частицы to) заставлять, to command, to order – велеть, приказывать.
Ex.: We could not get him go there.
6) request, permission: ask – просить, to allow, to permit – позволять, to enable – давать возможность.
Ex.: I allowed him to come in.
Complex Subject
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Construction |
Example |
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Complex Subject noun (g. c.) (+ v.) + inf. pron. (n. c.) |
They are said to have travelled lot.
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Complex Subject is used in the Passive Voice with the following verbs: to hear – слышать, to see – видеть, to find – находить, обнаруживать, to know – знать, to report – сообщать, to expect – ожидать, полагать, to consider – считать, рассматривать, to believe – полагать, to say – говорить, to suppose – предполагать.
Ex.: The delegation was reported to have already arrived.
The conference is believed to take place in Minsk.
Complex Subject is used in the Active Voice with the following verbs: to seem, to appear – казаться, to prove – оказаться, to happen – случаться, to turn out – оказаться and with the phrases: to be unlikely (likely) – маловероятно, to be sure (unsure) – определенно, безусловно, to be certain (uncertain) – определенно, наверняка.
Ex.: The dinner seems to be ready. The weather is not likely to change. They are sure to come.
Construction «for» + noun (pron.) + inf.
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Construction |
Example |
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«for» + noun (pron.) + inf. |
Everybody waited for the meeting to start. This is for you to decide. |