Write an abstract of the text. 8.4. Grammar Assignments

8.4. Grammar Assignments.

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

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

8.4.3. Find in the text sentences with the Infinitive and define their forms and functions. See Grammar in Use section if necessary.

8.4.4. Fill in the verbs given in brackets in the suitable forms:

1) If you___ to begin with going through the customs, you'd better fill in the customs declaration before you talk to the customs officer. (be supposed)

2) If your luggage___ more than 30 kg, you have to pay extra. (weigh)

3) The VAT is not raised when the goods ____ and when the goods are designed directly for re-export. (be imported)

4) If the payment of services is made by compensatory goods, then those goods
imported for processing________ by VAT. (be levied)

VAT – value added tax (НДС)

8.4.5. Punctuate the following text:

Anti-Drug Alliance

Rostov Airport staff have joined the fight against drug smuggling sealing an alliance with Customs the airport authorities joined the battle against drugs when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Customs formally recognizing the need for close co-operation between the two organizations Rostov Airport is the third airport in Russia to enter into the anti-drug alliance with Customs after Moscow and St. Petersburg more flights and a greater number of passengers require increased vigilance by all parties and greater awareness of the potential for drug smuggling to prevent additional expense and delays to the airport and its customers the Memorandum will enable improved targeting of high-risk traffic missing delay and inconveniences to legitimate trade and transport airport staff as well as staff from other agencies and organizations working with aircraft and cargo operations will have increased awareness of drug smuggling and may help increase detection rates the airport will also be advised by Customs on how it can prevent its facilities being used by drug smugglers security and control procedures will be regularly reviewed to minimize unauthorized access to airport premises equipment and cargo shipment.

8.4.6. Find the synonyms for the verbs given below:

improve, involve, secure, propose, attain, ensure

1) intend, mean, be about; 2) ameliorate, amend, better, make better; 3) envelop, enfold; 4) guard, protect; 5) reach; 6) assure, guarantee

8.5. Written Translation.

Divide into 2 groups:

Group 1. Translate the text C in written form. (500 symbols)

Group II. Translate the text D in written form. (500 symbols)

Time limit – 30 minutes

Text C

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