Vocabulary Notes

Special Response Team отряд быстрого реагирования

proficiency (здесь) хорошее знание

"critical-sensitive" position

national security национальная безопасность

classified information секретная информация,

single scope background investigation проверка биографических данных

during pre-appointment phase до назначения на должность

Exercise 14. Explain the meaning of the following words used in the text: priority

Exercise 15. Make up questions to Part III and ask your fellow students to answer them.

Exercise 16. Scan Part III of the text and make a summary in 5-8 sentences.

Exercise 17. Study the following chart.

The door is locked. I'm interested in Art. He's worried about losing his job. Sue is married to Alex.

When the passive form is used to describe an existing situation or state, it is called the "stative passive" or “non-progressive passive”. In the stative passive: - no action is taking place; the action happened earlier; - there is no by-phrase; - the past participle functions as an adjective. Many stative passive verbs are followed by prepositions other than by.

Common Stative Passive Verbs with Prepositions

be accustomed to	be annoyed with	be provided with	be divorced from
be addicted to	be associated with	be satisfied with	be exhausted from
be connected to	be bored with, by	be composed of	be protected from
be dedicated to	be covered with	be frightened of	be dressed in
be devoted to	be crowded with	be made of	be interested in
be engaged to	be done with	be terrified of, by	be involved in
be limited to	disappointed with	be scared of, by	be located in
be married to	be equipped with	be tired of	be known for
be opposed to	be filled with	concerned about	be prepared for
be related to	be finished with	be excited about	be qualified for
be acquainted with	be pleased with	be worried about	be remembered for

Exercise 18. Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions.

1. Our academy soccer team was very excited about going to the finals.

2. I'm not acquainted _____ that man. Do you know him?

3. Mark Twain is known _____ his stories about life on the Mississippi.

4. A person who is addicted _____ drugs needs professional medical help.

5. Could I please have the dictionary when you are finished _____ it?

6. His car is equipped _____ air conditioning and a sun roof.

7. Gandhi was committed _____ nonviolence. He believed in it all of his life.

8. The large table was covered ____ every kind of food you could imagine.

9. I turned off the TV because I was tired _____ listening to the news.

10. The choices in that restaurant are limited ____ pizza and sandwiches.

11. The suspect container was filled _____ toys for the holiday sale.

12. The community is protected ____ the harmful pests and diseases thanks to the DHS officers’ efforts.

13. The port of entry was crowded ____ shoppers on the eve of the holiday.

14. I think you're involved ____ too many activities. You don't have enough time to

spend with your friends.

15. We finished packing our cases at last, and we are finally prepared ____ our holiday trip.

16. I was very disappointed _____ that movie. The whole first hour was devoted _____

historical background, with a cast of thousands fighting endless battles. I was bored ___ it before the plot took shape.

17. A: Are you still associated ____ the Green Peace?

B: I was, until this year. Are you interested _____ working with them?

A: I think I'd like to. They are dedicated _____ saving our nature of crisis, and I admire the work they have done. Can you get me some information?

18. We are worried ____ gadgets that don’t encourage students to read books.

19. I’m so scared ____ flying! I will hardly be able to keep you company for the trip!

20. Today we are all accustomed _____ buying things on Internet.

Exercise 19. Make up 5 sentences with stative passive verbs and prepositions consulting the chart of Exercise 17. Use the active vocabulary of Module 3.

Exercise 20. Write a short essay on Working for Customs.

First, you start with the introduction where you simply tell the reader what you are going to talk about. Secondly, take each of the topics you listed in your introduction and write a paragraph or two about each topic. Thirdly, in your conclusion simply summary the main points that you discussed in the body of the paper.

Exercise 21. Prepare for the Round Table on Module 3. Compose a presentation on any of the following topics:

1. The most important events in the CBP’s history;

2. CBP’s priority mission;

3. The U.S. and Russian Customs Service responsibility;

4. CBP officers’ training system;

5. Current Issues of World Customs, and the like.

Exercise 22. Think about any changes in your town/ city at different times in your life. Write at least two passive sentences describing the changes.

1. Changes when you were a child.

2. Recent changes.

3. Changes taking place at the moment.

4. Likely or possible future changes.

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