Пресечена пернатая контрабанда

B аэропорту «Домодедово» задержаны двое сирийцев, которые перевозили 14 кречетов. Их сняли с рейса на Доху (Катар). По мнению специалистов, птиц везли с Камчатки, где подобный бизнес переживает расцвет. Спрос на кречетов велик в арабских странах, где их используют для соколиной охоты. Стоимость одной птицы может доходить до ста тысяч долларов.

Возбуждено уголовное дело. Злоумышленникам грозит до 12 лет

Speaking

Task 18. Get ready to speak on the topic. Use the vocabulary of the unit.

Communication activities.

Task 19. Read and act out the short dialogues:

• 1) - Show me the vet certificate for your dog.

• O.K.

• Thank you. The examination is over.

• Yes, thank you.

• Have a nice stay in this country.

• 2) - Wait a minute. I’ll call out vet inspector.

• All right.

• Everything is O.K. You are free now. Sorry for the trouble we’ve caused.

• Thank you very much.

• Welcome.

• 3) - Show these things to quarantine inspector.

• Well… Here…

• You may go. Everything is all right with you.

• Thanks.

• Next, please.

• 4) - Read our Regulation on plant quarantine, please.

• Yes, sir.

• Don’t lose your certificate otherwise you may have trouble when you leave the country.

• Thank you.

• Have a nice journey.

• Task 20. Make up short dialogues discussing the following points:

1. Your friend is planning to visit his relatives abroad. He has a pet cat and he wants to take it with him. Explain to him customs regulations in respect of pets.

2. Your friend is going to Thailand on vacation. She is willing to bring orchids from Thailand. Explain to her Customs regulations on plants.