Картинам васнецова и бенуа не дали улететь в вену

Вчера в аэропорту Домодедово таможенники задержали контрабандиста. 48-летний мужчина собирался лететь из Москвы в Вену.

Он прошёл в красный коридор, задекларировал 7 тысяч евро и заявил, что больше никаких ценных вещей в его багаже нет.

Однако таможенников заинтересовал небольшой чемоданчик, который был у пассажира. И здесь они нашли настоящий клад! Вместе со старинными столовыми приборами там лежали эскизы картин известных русских художников конца XIX и середины XX века. Увидев это добро, таможенники вызвали эксперта. Он подтвердил, что картины имеют культурную ценность. Пассажира оставили в Москве до выяснения всех обстоятельств, а эскизы отправили в Министерство культуры для определения их подлинности и стоимости.

Speaking

Task 22. Discuss the following:

1) Do you collect anything?

2) Why do you think people collect things?

 

Task 23. Get ready to speak on the topic. Use the vocabulary of the unit.

Communication activities.

Task 24. Read and act out short dialogues:

 

1) - We’ll have to seize this antique painting. We’ll give you a receipt.

- But why?

- Come down, please.

- But I have looked through the Prohibited Articles List and the Duty free Quota list. My thing isn’t on the list.

 

2) - You can have this thing only after you pay the duty.

- I didn’t know that.

- Don’t be upset. But such are our rules.

- But do you guarantee its safety?

 

3) - We’ll have to seize this manuscript.

It is forbidden to be taken out of country.

- Now, what am I to do?

- You don’t have to worry. Leave it here.

- But it is for my personal use.

 

4) - I’m sorry you’ll have to leave this icon with the Customs Office.

- That’s impossible.

- It’s nothing to get upset about. It’ll be safe here.

- When may I take it back?

Task 25. Find your sign of the zodiac below and read the text. Discuss with your partner your strong and weak points with those given in the text.

 

FIRE

Aries (Овен): March 21 – April 20

Sagittarius (Стрелец): November 22 – December 21

Leo (Лев): July 22 – August 22

 

Fire signs usually make optimistic students. However, you are often impatient and want to make quick progress. It’s difficult for you to concentrate on one thing. You have lots of energy but sometimes you have your head in the clouds and don’t know or carry what is going on around you. To make good progress you should try to concentrate on what you are doing today and not on what you want to do tomorrow.

 

EARTH

Capricorn (Козерог): December 22 – January 20

Virgo (Дева): August 23 – September 22

Taurus (Телец): April 21 – May 20

 

Earth signs usually make serious and hard-working students. Exams are very important to you because you want to have a good job one day. You always check your homework. You like everything in its place and demand clear explanations of what is going on. You don’t like change. Other students like you because you are practical and helpful and see everything so clearly. Try to let you hair down from time to time.

 

WATER

Cancer (Рак): June 22 – July 21

Pisces (Рыбы): February 19 – March 21

Scorpio (Скорпион): October 22 – November 21

 

You live in a world of your own and often dream, even in class you often lose things and forget the time. You seem to learn without effort and usually do well if your teachers encourage you. You are very resourceful and artistic which makes you work very interesting though not always very accurate! Try to combine your imagination with the practical side of studying. And remember to do your homework.

 

AIR

Gemini (Близнецы): May 21 –June 21

Libra (Весы): September 23 – October 21

Aquarius (Водолей): January 21 – February 18

 

You are a popular student and a good talker. You easily make friends and are happy to be part of a team. You are a flatterer which means you are probably popular with your teacher! But sometimes you are lazy. You have all the qualities to make a success of your studies, so get on and do it! By the way, air signs are good at learning foreign languages.

 

VOCABULARY

valuable / valuables	ценный / ценность
to consider	рассматривать, считать
heritage	наследие
antique	антикварная вещь
craftsmanship	мастерство
hand-made	ручной работы
drawing	чертеж
sculpture	скульптура
icon	икона
engraving	гравюра
handicrafts	ремесла
ancient	древний
manuscript	рукопись
archive	архив
unique	единственный в своем роде
rare	редкий
rug	ковёр
post stamp	почтовая марка
various kinds of metal ware	различные виды изделий из металла
order	орден
medal	медаль
coin	монета
mass production	массовое производство
state (adj.)	государственный
body	организация, орган
the Federal Customs Service	Федеральная таможенная служба
Culture Ministry	Министерство культуры
the State Protection List	Опись культурных ценностей, охраняемых государством
register (n)	зд. реестр
to apply	обращаться
permission	разрешение
proof of ownership	доказательство права собственности
receipt	квитанция, чек
auction	аукцион
to issue	выдавать
to confirm	подтверждать
ground (n)	основание, мотив
obligatory	обязательный
to accuse	обвинять
proprietor	владелец, собственник, хозяин
to create	создавать
temporary	временный
Criminal Code	Уголовный кодекс
administrative violation	административное правонарушение
etc.	и другие = и др.

UNIT 9

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS ON PETS

Text 1

Task 1. Read and translate the text.

All birds and animals must be transported under humane and healthful conditions. A suitable cage, space, ventilation, protection from the elements as well as cleaning, feeding and watering must be provided by the owner or the carrier of the pet.

There are various import and export regulations, restrictions and formalities that must be complied with. In some countries animals are prohibited entry by law. Some countries require import permits which must be obtained well in advance of your pet’s arrival date in that country. In some countries there are quarantine terms for pets. For example, all pets visiting Great Britain had to spend six months in quarantine to keep the island free of rabies. But a few years ago Britain relaxed the requirements for pets from Europe, Australia, Japan, the USA and Canada. Now the animals can enter the country upon arrival provided they carry microchips, are vaccinated and undergo a full veterinary inspection.

As to Russia, there is no quarantine for dogs and cats and there is no need to apply for an import permit. If a person is planning to take his dog or cat out of the country, he must have a valid international pet passport and a veterinary health certificate from a licensed Russian vet., stating that the pet is healthy and fit to travel. The pet must be vaccinated against rabies and other infectious diseases at least 1 month prior to leaving Russia, but not more than 12 months before departure.

Stricter regulations are in effect for birds and exotic animals such as parrots, turtles, monkeys, snakes, etc. Normally the export of such animals is prohibited. They can be carried across the border only with the permit of the State Committee on Environmental Protection. To obtain the permit a person will have to present the documents confirming that the animal was purchased legally.

The unlawful import and export of animals is forbidden by law. It is considered as smuggling and is liable to prosecution.

Working on the text

Task 2. Put the animals into the correct category.

wildlife - animals that live in natural conditions

domestic – animals that live on a farm

pet – animal that you keep at home

cheetah, monkey, cow, dog, penguin, pig, horse, giraffe, lion, sheep, tiger, cat, parrot, rabbit, guinea pig, deer, hippo, elephant, hen, octopus, emu, rhino

wildlife	domestic	pet

Task 3. Find in the text the English equivalents of the following:

гуманные и надлежащие условия; защита от неблагоприятных воздействий окружающей среды; питание и уход; правила ввоза и вывоза; действительный международный паспорт животного; ветеринарное удостоверение; инфекционное заболевание; разрешение на ввоз; порода.

Task 4. a) Give the Russian equivalents of the following:

b) Explain the meaning of the underlined expressions:

- must be provided

- regulations that must be complied with

- are prohibited entry by law

- must be obtained well in advance

- relaxed the requirements

- to apply for an import permit

- the pet is fit to travel

- regulations are in effect

Task 5. Match left and right to make word combinations:

 

licensed conditions

suitable vet.

valid disease

healthful cage

infectious regulations

strict certificate

 

Task 6. Answer the questions:

 

1. What conditions must the owner provide for his pet?

2. Are there any regulations in respect of import and export of pets?

3. Is it necessary to obtain import permit for the pet every time you travel abroad?

4. How long does the quarantine usually last?

5. In what case can pets visiting Great Britain enter the country?

6. What documents must a person have to take his dog / cat out of Russia?

7. Must the dog / cat be vaccinated before or after the departure from Russia?

8. What animals are prohibited for import and export?

 

Task 7. Study an International Pet Passport and complete it for your pet.

 

МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ВЕТЕРИНАРНЫЙ ПАСПОРТ ДЛЯ СОБАК INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR DOGS ________________ (photo)

ВЛАДЕЛЕЦ СОБАКИ OWNER OF THE DOG   Имя и фамилия Name ______________________________________   Адрес Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ ОПИСАНИЕ СОБАКИ DESCRIPTION Кличка собаки Name of dog ________________________________ Дата рождения Пол Date of birth __________________ Sex _________ Порода Окрас шерсти Breed _________________ Colour _____________ Вид шерсти / Особые отметины Cout type / Distinguishing marks ____________________________________________ Заводчик / Имя, фамилия, адрес Breeder / Name and address ____________________________________________

 

Вакцинация против Vaccination against БЕШЕНСТВА RABIES Подписавшийся ветеринарный врач подтверждает, что собака, указанная на стр.2 (на фото) настоящего паспорта, была им вакцинирована против бешенства и что перед вакцинацией она была подвергнута клиническому обследованию и признана здоровой. The undersigned declares herewith that he carried out vaccination against rabies of the Dog described on page 2 and the vaccinated animal was examined clinically prior to inoculation and found to be healthy.   Дата Вид вакцины Подпись ветеринарного врача и печать Date Vaccine used Signature and stamp of veterinary surgeon

ВЕТЕРИНАРНОЕ УДОСТОВЕРЕНИЕ Собака, указанная на стр.2 настоящего паспорта, в день выдачи этого удостоверения была мной обследована, и у нее не было установлено ни инфекционного заболевания, ни симптомов инфекционного заболевания. На протяжении последних ______ месяцев перед выдачей настоящего ветеринарного свидетельства не было сигнализировано ни одного случая заболевания бешенством ни в месте содержания животного, ни в его окрестностях в радиусе _____ км.   VETERINARY CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH On the date issue of this certificate of health I examined the Dog described on page 2 and found no signs or symptoms of contagious disease. There have been no certified cases of rabies in the locality of origin or within a radius of _____ km.   Официальная печать Дата Подпись государственного ветеринарного врача Official stamp Date Signature of State Veterinary Surgeon

Text 2

Task 8. a) Read and translate the text.

EXOTIC ANIMALS ABDUCTION ON RISE

Missing marmosets, alligators, penguins: thieves are targeting Europe’s Zoos and safari parks to supply animal collectors who want to own more exotic species. Conservationists say the practice is harming animals, threatening vital breeding programs and adding to an already flourishing illegal trade in exotic birds and animals.

We live in a designer world and people are not satisfied any more with a budgie or a canary, they want something rare. The more exotic or endangered the animal, the higher the price. For example, one rare hyacinth macaw is worth $45,000. British zoos have suffered a major theft every week for the past few years involving dozens of animals worth thousands of dollars.

Conservationists say that the demand for exotic animals will put further pressure on wild populations, which thieves have already targeted for years. At the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) they discussed how a vast trade in exotic birds – both legal and illegal – has decimated populations of African gray parrots, prized for their ability to mimic human speech.

Zoo thefts made headlines last when a 3-month-old penguin Toga was stolen from Amazon World Zoo Park on the Isle of Wight, off southern Britain. He was never found. His parents Kyala and Oscar mourned the loss for several weeks. The manager of the Park thinks that Toga must have been stolen to order by professionals.

There are casual thefts too. Once, a man abducted an alligator from a zoo in central England and took him to a party to impress his friends. Then he left him on the doorstep of a pet shop.

But the problem is that these animals are not tame and you need to know how to handle and care for them or they may die.

Many zoos are now increasing security and some are tagging and chipping their animals.

(THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

 

b) Make a glossary. Choose seven words to remember.

c) Answer the questions:

1. What endangered species are mentioned in the text?

2. What does CITES stand for?

3. How can Customs authorities help to protect wildlife?

4. What do you think about the people who collect exotic animals?

 

Vocabulary and Grammar

Task 9. Look up the words in a dictionary and use them in the sentences.

 

healthy _______________

healthful _______________

I feel ______________since I stopped smoking.

He spends much time in the countryside because of _____________air.

 

human _______________

humane _______________

humanitarian _______________

We support the campaign for the ______________treatment of animals.

The United Nations has sent ______________aid to help the refugees.

The accident was caused by _____________ error.

 

valid _______________

invalid _______________

Without the stamp on it, the certificate will be _____________.

Your return ticket is _____________ for 3 months.

 

date _______________

data _______________

It’s possible to store a lot more _____________ on that CD.

You should apply for permission at least 8 weeks before the ____________

of departure.

Task 10. a)Use the adjectives and adverbs from the box to complete the text.

adjectives	adverbs
harmful x 2 detailed fast-growing personal x 2 unknown	positively initially diligently commonly subsequently

 

U.S. CBP agriculture specialists discovered __________ seeds in the __________ belongings of a Canadian citizen who arrived in the United States to visit his family in Philadelphia.

The traveler claimed that he was carrying some dried citrus peels for _________ consumption. During a __________ examination, agriculture specialists discovered seeds of an __________ species. The seeds were sent to the Agriculture laboratory for identification. A final report __________ identified the seeds as Imperata cylindrica, __________ known as Cogon Grass. Cogon Grass is a __________ Asian weed that was __________ introduced to America as a packing material. Cogon Grass has been ranked among one of the “10 worst weeds of the world”. It has been known to kill pine seedlings and to replace other vegetation.

The citrus seeds were __________ destroyed by CBP.

CBP officers and agriculture specialists work __________ to safeguard American agriculture by preventing introduction of __________ plant pests, and foreign animal diseases from entering the country.

b) Discuss the following:

1. Do you think it is necessary to control the movement of objects of flora and fauna across the borders? Why?

2. Can you remember any cases when introduction of harmful species affected the agriculture or the life of people?

 

 

Task 11. Put the dialogue into Reported speech.

C. o.: May I have a look at your passport?

P.: Here it is.

C.o.: What a nice dog. Is it going with you?

P.: Yes, he is the best companion in the world. He never

complains, never bothers me, never snores at night.

C.o.: I think it is a sheep-dog and he is about three years old.

P.: Yes, you are right.

C.o.: Do you have a vet. сertificate for your dog?

P.: A veterinary certificate?

C.o.: Yes. According to our rules no dog or cat may be allowed entry

without a vet.certificate.

P.: Well, I have always thought that customs people deal mostly with

smugglers and terrorists, not with dogs. It has never occurred to me

that my dog should need any license.

C.o.: Oh, it is understandable. But such are our rules.

P.: Now, what am I to do?

C.o.: Calm down please, madam. Since you say you don’t have a veterinary

certificate, I’ll have to call a vet. He will examine your dog and

vaccinate it against rabies.

 

Task 12. Read and translate the text.

Early in the morning CBP agents were patrolling State Highway 86. Agents observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed with its lights out. They attempted to stop the vehicle and used a Controlled Tire Deflation Device.

Even with flat tires, the vehicle continued to flee. It was found a short time later abandoned in the desert.

Agents discovered 118 bundles of marijuana inside the vehicle. Experts estimated the value of the drugs $1,6 million. The vehicle is being processed for seizure by Border Patrol.

 

b) Make up 10 questions of all types;

c) Give the gist of the story.

 

Task 13. a)Change the following verbs to nouns by adding one of the given suffixes and fill in the table.

to clear

to pay

to enforce

to divide

to prohibit

to perform

to require

to connect

to accept

to accomplish

to decide

to assess

to restrict

to allow

to permit

 

-ment	-ance	-tion	-sion

 

b) Make five sentences with the formed nouns.

Task 14. Translate the sentences using modal verbs.

 

1. Товар, должно быть, повредили при разгрузке.

2. Не может быть, чтобы он был контрабандистом.

3. Таможеннику не пришлось вызывать владельца груза: капитан смог ответить на все вопросы.

4. Боюсь, вы не можете провезти эту сумку как ручную кладь. Вам придется ее сдать.

5. – Должен ли я декларировать личные вещи?

– Нет, не нужно.

6. Нельзя нарушать таможенные правила. Вы можете быть оштрафованы или привлечены к уголовной ответственности.

7. Вам не следует спорить с таможенником. Вы обязаны заплатить пошлину.

8. Ей пришлось изучить много документов, прежде чем она смогла начать работать декларантом.

9. Я не смогла взять с собой собаку, так как ветеринарный сертификат был недействителен.

Task 15. Find 20 words from Units 8 and 9.

O	R	I	G	I	N	A	L	L	A	H	B
W	I	L	D	C	A	N	T	I	Q	U	E
N	D	R	E	G	I	S	T	E	R	M	X
E	A	R	C	H	I	V	E	T	A	A	O
R	E	F	A	C	C	U	S	E	I	N	T
S	Q	U	A	R	A	N	T	I	N	E	I
H	G	S	P	E	C	I	E	S	H	I	C
I	V	A	C	C	I	N	A	T	I	O	N
P	U	P	P	E	T	J	L	K	S	R	E
L	H	E	R	I	T	A	G	E	S	D	W
C	O	I	N	P	R	O	O	F	U	E	M
C	R	E	A	T	E	R	A	R	E	R	N

Task 16. Make a written translation of the text and think about the title for it.

Customs agents in Russia’s Far East have confiscated wild animal skins that a businessman was attempting to smuggle into China. A semi-truck crossing the border from Russia had 6.7 tons of furs hidden inside rolls of paper for recycling. Among the furs there were more than 4 tons of muskrat, as well as mink, sable, and Siberian mountain weasel.

An investigation of the smuggled goods is currently under way to determine their overall number and cost.

The smuggling of animal parts, especially bear paws, from Russia into China has become a common business. Bear paws are considered an exotic dish in China and thousands are estimated to be smuggled into the country from Siberia annually. Frogs, tiger bones, deer musk and genitals from the spotted deer are also smuggled across the border mostly for Chinese medical purposes.

 

Task 17. Make a written translation of the text into English.