Write an abstract of the text. 9.5. Grammar Assignments.

9.5. Grammar Assignments.

9.5.1. Find in the text sentences with the Participles and define their forms and functions.

9.5.2. Find in the text sentences with the Gerund and define their forms and functions.

9.5.3. Find in the text sentences with the Infinitive and define their forms and functions.

9.5.4. Fill in each space in the following sentences with a verb given in
brackets in a suitable form:

1) If you (follow) the customs instructions and if you do not break any law, you (enjoy) your trip abroad.

2) If you (carry) goods for commercial purpose, go to the channel indicated by the red symbol.

3) If you (catch) with goods that are prohibited or restricted, or goods in excess of your Customs allowances, you (risk) heavy fines and possibly a prison sentence.

4) You could pass through the green channel only if you (not have) any goods to declare to Customs.

5) If you (carry) any commercial goods, or goods belonging to your employer, such as laptop computers, you must declare them in the Red Channel.

9.5.5. Fill each space in the following text with one suitable verb:

working, loaded, seized, discovered, was arrested, alerted to appeared, weighting.

U.S. Customs Service inspectors... at the Otay Mesa port of entry on Friday evening... over three tons of marijuana from a tractor-trailer truck... with a cargo of furniture. The seizure was made at around 6p.m. on July 19, after inspectors noticed that the driver... extremely nervous. During a secondary examination, a Customs narcotics detector dog... to the trailer and its load of sofas. Inspectors... a false front wall behind which were 2.125 wrapped packages of marijuana... 7, 513 pounds and valued at $3, 4 million. The 25-year-old driver... by U.S. Customs special agents and subsequently transported to the Metropolitan Correctional Centre.

9.6. Read the following story. Try to memorize the dialogue.

Text C

The Smuggler

Sam Lewis was a customs officer. He used to work in a small border town. The road was usually very quiet and there were not many travelers. It was not a very interesting job, but Sam liked an easy life. About once a week he used to meet an old man. His name was Draper. He always used to arrive at the border early in the morning in a big truck. The truck was always empty. After a while Sam became suspicious. He often used to search the truck, but never found anything. One day he asked Draper about his job. Draper laughed and said: " I am a smuggler". Last year Sam retired. He spent his savings on an expensive holiday. He flew to Bermuda, and stayed in a luxury hotel. One day he was sitting by the pool and saw Draper drinking champagne. Sam walked over to him.

Unit 10. Why worry about Ethics?

10.1. Pre-text Assignments.

10.1.1. Read the following verbs and guess their meaning:

diminish, obstruct, obey, solve, commit, hinder, accomplish, maintain.

10.1.2. Read the words and collocations. Try to memorize them:

10.2. Read the text about ethics in customs matters.

Text A

Why Worry About Ethics?

Corruption can destroy the efficient functioning of any society and diminish the ability of the Customs Service to accomplish its mission. A corrupt Customs Service will not deliver the revenue that is properly due to the state; it will not be efficient in the fight against illicit trafficking and will obstruct the growth of legitimate international trade and hinder economic development.

Customs has important public responsibilities and must demonstrate high ethical standards to inspire public confidence in the integrity of the service. The community has a right to expect that the behaviour of Customs staff will be in line with their expectations – that is courteous, efficient and above all, ethical.

Ethics deals with the fundamental issues of practical decision-making, and its major concerns include the nature of ultimate value and the standards by which human actions can be judged right or wrong. Ethics is a set of principles which determines standards of personal and professional behaviour. It is not just obeying the law, or sticking to rules and regulations; ethics goes beyond the law to include the way of making and justifying decisions when it is not completely clear what is the right or wrong thing to do.

While there is no set of rules capable of providing answers to all ethical questions which arise, a code of conduct may serve as a guide to solving issues for those working in Customs, and those who have dealings with officers of Customs. In many countries it provides the framework for appropriate conduct in a variety of contexts and establishes standards of behaviour expected of Customs officers. " The Code of Ethics and Conduct Booklet" developed by the Australian Customs Service emphasizes the following issues:

"...Personal Behaviour. Customs officers are to: perform official duties with skills, care, diligence and impartiality, using authority in a fair and unbiased way; observe acts, regulations, instructions and lawful directions; provide the public with service in a professional manner; not take improper advantage of any official information acquired in the course of official duties..."

" Criminal offences. All officers of Customs must comply with the law. Breaches of criminal law will lead to prosecution and / or disciplinary action...

Offences relating to legislation which Customs administers are regarded most gravely when committed by Customs officers. Customs officers who commit offences involving prohibited drugs, fraud, accepting bribes, or illegal importation or exportation of goods will be subject to disciplinary action, in addition to any penalty applied as a result of criminal proceedings..."

" Gifts or Benefits. The offering of gifts and / or benefits may be seen as an attempt to influence a decision which an officer is required to take...."

The Customs Service has no right to public recognition or trust if its staff break the law habitually. Maintaining an environment that encourages ethical behaviour among all Customs staff must be a high priority for each officer. Customs authorities need to promote a culture which includes such values as honesty, fairness, accountability, professionalism and integrity.

The CCC's Arusha Declaration defines integrity as a science concerning discipline, professional ethics, courtesy, personal integrity and strictness.

It is important that Customs officials establish a code of conduct involving rewards and punishments which should lead to self-discipline and that all staff demonstrate an exemplary level of personal ethics to project an image of Customs that is above reproach. (3000 symbols)

10.2.1. Are the following words positive (+) or negative (-)?

to accomplish illicit breaches

to obstruct courteous diligence

to hinder unbiased impartiality

to obey corrupt bribes

to comply with fair accountability

to justify improper reproach