Task 4.Find the words or phrases in the text that mean the following: 1) to stop something from happening or to stop someone from doing something; 2) not to pay money that you must pay; 3) to limit something; 4) to describe something in the wrong way or to give false information about something; 5) to do something unpleasant to someone because they have done something illegal or wrong; 6) when someone in authority take your things away from you; 7) to make food or drink go down your throat and into your stomach; 8) when people in authority do not allow it; 9) to secretly bring something into a country when it is illegal to do it; 10) to hide something; Answer the following questions: 1. What are the duties of a Customs officer? 2. Have you ever gone through a Customs inspection? If so, share your experience. 3. What is a duty-free item? 4. What do we mean by saying that something is an item liable to duty? 5. Why is smuggling punishable by law? 6. What does the Customs Inspected stamp stand for? 7. Can you name some of the «personal effects» one usually takes along on a journey?

1) to stop something from happening or to stop someone from doing something - prevent
2) not to pay money that you must pay - to evade payment
3) to limit something - restrict
4) to describe something in the wrong way or to give false information about something - distort
5) to do something unpleasant to someone because they have done something illegal or wrong - punish
6) when someone in authority takes your things away from you - confiscate
7) to make food or drink go down your throat and into your stomach - swallow
8) when people in authority do not allow it - prohibited
9) to secretly bring something into a country when it is illegal to do it - smuggle
10) to hide something - conceal

1. The duties of a Customs officer include inspecting goods and passengers entering and leaving the country, enforcing customs laws and regulations, collecting duties and taxes, preventing smuggling and illegal activities, and ensuring the security and safety of the border.

2. (Personal answer)

3. A duty-free item refers to goods that can be imported or purchased without the payment of customs duties or taxes.

4. When we say that something is an item liable to duty, it means that the item is subject to be charged with customs duties or taxes upon entering or leaving the country.

5. Smuggling is punishable by law because it involves the illegal transportation of goods or people across borders, which goes against customs laws and regulations. It can lead to various negative consequences, such as loss of tax revenue, compromising national security, and supporting criminal activities.

6. The Customs Inspected stamp stands for the fact that the item or baggage has been inspected by customs officers to ensure compliance with customs laws and regulations.

7. Some of the "personal effects" one usually takes along on a journey include clothing, toiletries, personal documents, electronics, money or credit cards, and any other necessary items for personal use during the trip.