26 січня. Міжнародний день митника

Цього дня відзначають усіх митних службовців, які день у день працюють над забезпеченням ефективного управління світовою торгівлею. Кожна країна має митний орган, відповідальний за стягнення тарифів і нагляд за імпортом і експортом товарів. В кожній країна власні закони щодо того, які товари ви можете ввозити, а які заборонені. Митники відповідають за те, щоб кордон перетинала лише та продукція та товари, які дозволені в країні призначення

Слово дня: “КОРДОН" -  межа, що розділяє території держав.

Захист державного кордону України є невід'ємною частиною загальнодержавної системи забезпечення національної безпеки.

The word of the day:  smuggling (noun) /ˈsmʌɡ.əlɪŋ/

Meaning: the illegal transportation of goods, often to avoid customs duties.

Example: Smuggling of endangered species is a serious crime.

Your MINI-TASK is to watch an episode from the famous movie The Terminal and answer the questions.

The Terminal Quiz

Choose the correct option:

1. What is the main reason why Mr. Navorski is not allowed to enter the United States?

   A. He has a criminal record in his home country.

   B. He lacks proper travel documents due to a military coup.

   C. He is suspected of being a terrorist.

   D. He does not have enough money to support himself in the U.S.

2. What does Dixon use to help explain the situation in Mr. Navorski's country?

   A. A map of the region

   B. Potato chips and an apple

   C. A news report on the television

   D. A diagram of the government structure

3. Which of the following is NOT true about Mr. Navorski's immigration status?

   A. He qualifies for asylum or refugee status.

   B. He is considered a citizen of nowhere.

   C. He cannot return to his home country.

   D. He is not eligible for any type of visa.

4. What does Dixon say has happened to the Broadway show "Cats"?

   A. It is still playing in a different theater.

   B. It has been replaced by a new show.

   C. It has closed down permanently.

   D. It is not suitable for Mr. Navorski to attend.

5. What does Dixon mean when he says that Mr. Navorski is "unacceptable"?

   A. He is not dressed appropriately.

   B. He is not behaving in a polite manner.

   C. He does not meet the legal requirements to enter the U.S.

   D. He is not welcomed by the American public.

6. What is the main purpose of the conversation between Dixon and Mr. Navorski?

   A. To provide Mr. Navorski with information about his options.

   B. To find a way for Mr. Navorski to stay in the United States.

   C. To explain to Mr. Navorski why he cannot enter the country.

   D. To offer Mr. Navorski alternative travel destinations.

7. What is the overall tone of the conversation between Dixon and Mr. Navorski?

   A. Friendly and helpful

   B. Formal and impersonal

   C. Sympathetic and understanding

   D. Frustrated and dismissive