Английский язык. Конова М.А. - 47 стр.

   attacks on New York and Washington caused backups that forced numerous
   plants to shut down because they depend on so-called “just-in-time” deliveries
   of parts.
   The program requires importers to take steps to assess, develop and
10 communicate new practices to ensure tighter security of cargo. In return,
   goods produced by those companies will get expedited treatment.
   “ If a business takes steps to secure its cargo against terrorism, we will give it
   the “fast lane” through the border, Bonner said.
   This program is very important because it strengthens the security of borders
15 while speeding up the flow of legitimate goods. It also includes a Customs
   account manager for each company, reduced inspections and an account-based
   process for payments. Companies have to apply to participate in the program
   and will be required to conduct a supply chain security questionnaire to
   Customs, develop and implement a program to enhance security and
20 communicate guidelines to other companies dealing with them.
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    7.3.1 Match a word in the text to the following definitions:

Line 2 – a smooth steady movement
Line 6 – a delay
Line 10 – the goods carried by a ship, plane or a vehicle
Line 11 – a faster examination of the cargo
Line15 – legal, according to law
Line18 – a piece of paper, usually given to several people, showing a set of
questions to be answered in order to provide information

    7.3.2 Here are the answers to some questions from the text B. What are the
questions?

   1) 7,000. (Line 4)
   2) The Ambassador Bridge. (Line 4)
   3) It strengthens the security of borders while speeding up the flow of
      legitimate goods. (Line 14)
   4) To take steps to assess, develop and communicate new practices to ensure
      tighter security of cargo. (Line 9)
   5) U.S. Customs Service Commissioner Robert C. Bonner. (Line 1)
   6) It links Detroit to Windsor, Canada. (Line 4)
   7) Because they depend on so-called “just-in-time” deliveries of parts. (Line7)