Arriving in the UK (Passport Control and Customs)

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Lesson 9.1.2. Going through Passport Control, Customs and Security Check.

Lead in

When was the last time you travelled to another country? What did you feel going through Passport Control and Customs and Security Check?

Ex 1. Expand your vocabulary for the topic:

customs regulations	таможенные правила
safety and security	обеспечение безопасности
to cross-check passenger details	проводить перекрестную проверку
eligible to enter the country	имеющий право на въезд в страну
complete a landing card	заполнить посадочный талон
automated gate system	система автоматических ворот
to enter the country illegally	проникать в страну нелегально
to enhance border security	увеличивать безопасность границы
to scan passports	сканировать паспорта
inspection point	пункт проверки
film-safe machine	безопасное для фотоаппарата оборудование
to go through the scanner	пройти через сканирующее устройство
to smuggle some items	провозить конрабанду
the state-of-the-art equipment	современное оборудование
to be provided by the airline	предоставляться авиакомпанией
legitimate passengers	легальные пассажиры
ready for examination	подготовленный для досмотра
in capital letters	заглавными буквами
to distribute during the flight	раздавать во время полета
top priority	первоочередная задача

Ex 2. a) Scan the text to find key sentences and formulate them in your own words:

Bristol Airport endeavours to provide both a warm welcome to visitors to the South West and a convenient return home for local passengers after a trip away. However, the UK Border Agency manages all border control points, enforcing immigration and, and the safety and security of the UK must, understandably, be its top priority.

UK Border Agency officers scan passports and cross-check passenger details to ensure that only those eligible to enter the country can do so. New technology enabling all passports to be scanned on entry into the UK has enhanced border security, but can result in slightly longer waiting times at ports across the country. You can help UK Border Agency officers by having your passport open to the photograph page and ready for examination by the time you reach the inspection point.

Passengers not holding a British, EU or European Economic Area passport must complete a landing card provided by the airline they are travelling with. This should be provided by the airline during the flight to the UK.

Automated Passport gates

By using the latest technology the UK Border Agency can now provide faster checks for some passengers while maintaining border security. An automated gate system is in place at Bristol Airport and can be used by passengers over the age of 18 with an e- Passport containing an electronic chip.

The state-of-the-art ‘E-gates’ scan passengers’ faces and, allowing a smooth and efficient journey through the UK border for legitimate passengers while making it more difficult to enter the country illegally or for criminal purposes.

Arriving passengers wishing to take advantage of the automated passport gates can do so between the following times: 10.30 -12.30, 17.00 - 18:30 and 21:00- 23:00.

b)Read the text for the second time and mark the statements True/False:

1. Policemen manage all border control points at Bristol Airport.

2. UK Border Agency officers do not check your passports.

3. Authorized officers cross-check passenger details.

4. Enhanced border security is achieved using the state-of-the-art equipment.

5. You have to open your passport for examination by the time you reach the inspection point.

6. All passengers must complete a landing card.

7. Only legitimate passengers can go through ‘E-gates’.

c)Work in pairs: discuss with your partner the details (advantages and disadvantages) of going through Automated Passport gates.

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