Example: In November of 2002 the DHS was created.
Exercise 12. Find and turn the passive sentences from Part II into the active voice. Where no agent is mentioned one must be supplied.
Exercise 13. Translate the last two paragraphs of Part II in a written form making sure that your translation is better than that of the computer.
Exercise 14. Read Part III of the text using the dictionary and making notes.
PART III
The new structure, CBP provided a multi-layered approach that includes collecting and analyzing advance traveler and cargo information, using enhanced law enforcement technical collection capabilities, providing timely analysis of intelligence and information and establishing intelligence-sharing relationships with Federal, state, and local intelligence agencies.
Concurrent with the administrative changes was the continued capitalization of CBP that doubled the number of Border Patrol agents since 2004 and enabled the updating and expansion of border infrastructure. These were coupled to the construction and modernization of ports of entry.
Emerging technology has been deployed as force multipliers along the borders and at ports of entry. To support the work of its officers, CBP placed large-scale Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) systems at ports of entry. Additionally, CBP deployed backscatter X-ray vans to land ports of entry on the Southwest border. Used in combination with a layered enforcement strategy, these tools gave CBP the capacity to detect contraband, including illicit nuclear or radiological materials. The deployment of NII technologies has also enabled our staff to more efficiently process a significant volume of passengers and trade.
To ensure that CBP meets future challenges in the international trade arena, CBP has developed Centers for Excellence and Expertise. The Centers are designed for a bi-directional education between CBP and the trade community that increase CBPs knowledge of how modern trade works and involves the trade community in building efficiencies that not only facilitate the flow of trade, but also reduce transaction costs for industry.
The ongoing public-private partnerships, capitalization of CBP and systemic refinements give CBP the knowledge, strength of force and the tactical agility to address security risks as they emerge, whether they are along the borders, at ports of entry, in the air or sea or on either side of the nations borders. 
Vocabulary Notes
a multi-layered approach ( )
enhanced ,
concurrent ,
emerging ,
Non-Intrusive Inspection , ( )
backscatter X-ray van
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public-private partnership
systemic refinements
Exercise 15. Explain the meaning of the following words used in the text: advance traveler and cargo information; timely analysis; intelligence-sharing relationships; to double the number; emerging technology; the capacity to detect contraband; illicit materials; to meet future challenges; the trade community; to build efficiency; to facilitate the flow of trade; public-private partnership; tactical agility.
Exercise 16. Match the verbs with word combinations from Part III of the text and translate them into Russian.
| 1. to provide | a. future challenges |
| 2. to establish | b. efficiency |
| 3. to enable | c. a multi-layered approach |
| 4. to deploy | d. the number |
| 5. to double | e. the updating of border infrastructure |
| 6. to place | f. the flow of trade |
| 7. to detect | g. timely analysis |
| 8. to process | h. intelligence-sharing relationships |
| 9. to meet | i. emerging technology |
| 10. to increase | j. illicit materials |
| 11. to build | k. backscatter X-ray vans |
| 12. to facilitate | l. CBPs knowledge |
Exercise 17. Make up an outline of Part III in 10 short sentences using verbs in the passive voice.
Example: A multi-layered approach was provided by CBP to analyze advance traveler and cargo information.
Exercise 18. Translate the following passage in a written form making sure that your translation is better than that of the computer.
Backscatter X-ray is an advanced X-ray imaging technology. Traditional X-ray machines detect hard and soft materials by the variation in transmission through the target. In contrast, backscatter X-ray detects the radiation that reflects from the target. It has potential applications where less-destructive examination is required, and can be used if only one side of the target is available for examination.
The technology is one of two types of whole body imaging technologies being used to perform full-body scans of airline passengers to detect hidden weapons, tools, liquids, narcotics, currency, and other contraband. A competing technology is millimeter wave scanner. These airport security machines are also referred to as "body scanner", "whole body imager (WBI)", and "security scanner".
Exercise 19. Do you know any other effective passenger control means? Search through the Internet and tell the class about the result.
Exercise 20. Fill in the active or passive form of the verbs in brackets. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. In 2004 CBP (to unveil) new highly sophisticated radiation portal monitors that (to scan) cargo shipments in Jersey City, N.J.
2. The technology (to use) to better prevent the smuggling of radiological materials through U.S. seaports.
3. The Act of the First Congress of the United States (to establish) the Department of the Treasury, responsible for collection and protection of U.S. revenue.
4. Customs special agents effectively (to target) the illegal export of high-technology products and sophisticated weaponry destined for prohibited markets.
5. Customs special agents (to recognize) as being among the finest criminal investigators in the world.
6. As the primary border interdiction agency, U.S. Customs (to face) a complex, multifaceted drug threat.
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7. This emerging technology (to put) in service of drug interdiction efforts as well as protecting public revenue.
8. Another effective technology (to use) within the Unmanned Aircraft System.
9. These piloted aircraft (to provide) aerial surveillance by investigating sensor activity in remote areas.
10. This type of observations (to allow) CBP officers and Border Patrol agents(to target) illicit activities on the ground.
11. The first 59 customs collection districts (to establish) in the 11 states by the5th Act of the First Congress of the United States on July 31, 1789.
12. Ports of entry, under the jurisdiction of a Collector of Customs, (to designate) by the Act.
Exercise 21. Watch some videos about working forCBP. Make a list of activities mentioned in the videos. Compare your list with your partners and present the result to class. To begin with, visit the following site:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/customs_careers/we_are_cbp.xml
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