Контрольная работа по Английскому языку на тему: "Airport security refers..."

Variant 3

1. Read the text and translate the passage in bold. Airport security refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting passengers, staff and aircraft which help avoid accidental / malicious harm, crime, and other threats. Large numbers of people pass through airports every day, this presents potential targets for terrorism and other forms of crime because of the number of people located in a particular place. Airport security attempts to prevent any threats or potentially dangerous situations from arising or entering the country. Airport security serves several purposes: to protect the airport and country from any threatening events, to reassure the traveling public that they are safe, and to protect the country and people. Monte R. Belger of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration notes: “The goal of aviation security is to prevent harm to aircraft, passengers, and crew, as well as support national security and counter-terrorism policy”....

2. Answer the following questions. 1. What does the airport security refer to? 2. What purposes does the airport security serve? 11 3. What may present a target for terrorism? 4. What is the aim of aviation security? 5. Why are travelers screened by metal detectors? 6. How can any threat of terrorism be reduced? 7. Do you find new scanning machines effective? Why (not)? 8. Do you agree that ‘trusted traveler programs’ decrease security? Why (not)? 9. Can you name any objects that are not allowed to be carried on board?

3. Read the text again and decide if the following statements are true or false. If the statement is false correct it. 1. Airport security attempts to prevent any threats or potentially dangerous situations from arising or entering the country. 2. The goal of aviation security is to prevent harm to aircraft, passengers, and crew but the safety of the country is not under their jurisdiction. 3. Different detectors can’t see some explosives in baggage of passengers. 4. In every airport in the world there is a trusted traveler program. 5. Some incidents have been the result of travelers being permitted to carry some weapons or harmful items.

4. a) Study the words in the box and translate them into Russian. identification checks restricted security airports metal procedures personnel to detect aircraft b) Use the words from the box to complete the following text. Airline security refers to the …1… and infrastructure designed to avoid …2… problems aboard …3… . Security devices include …4… detectors, watch dogs, and guards that do random …5… . Many airports now use advanced forms of identification such as a security identification display area. …6… cards that identify a person as an airline or airport employee, or authorized personnel are the most common measures. Another critical security measure utilized by several regional and international …7… is the use of fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems. A perimeter intrusion detection security system allow airport security to locate and …8… any intrusion on the airport perimeter, ensuring real-time, immediate intrusion 12 notification that allows security …9… to assess the threat and track movement and engage necessary security procedures. Sensitive areas in airports, including airport ramps and operational spaces, are …10… from the general public. c) Write 8–10 sentences how security officers detect any prohibited items in passengers’ luggage using the words from the box.

5. a) Study the following discourse markers and translate them into Russian. 1. additionally 6. consequently 11. moreover 16. therefore 2. although 7. despite (in spite of) 12. nevertheless 17. to begin (start) with 3. as a result 8. furthermore 13. on the one hand 18. with this in mind 4. broadly speaking 9. however 14. on the other hand 19. whereas 5. certainly 10. in conclusion 15. on the whole 20. while b) Write an essay in 15–20 complex sentences on the following issues using the given discourse markers. 1. The necessity to increase the level of flight safety. Explain your ideas. 2. The importance to have regular medical check-up for all aviation specialists. 3. The best ways to identify suspicious passengers at the security check.