FRONTEX
PRADO
BORDER CHECK
DESCRIBING VEHICLES
AT THE AIRPORT
100

choose the right answer: passport controller/supervisor

controller

100

What does the word 'embedded' mean? 

fixed into the surface of something

100

Choose the right answer to fill in the gap:

requirements for legal ...

a)entry b)entrance c)passage d)movement

a

100

What is this?

In cars, the ... is usually affixed to the top of the windshield on a double-swivel mount allowing it to be adjusted to suit the height and viewing angle of any driver and to swing harmlessly out of the way if impacted by a vehicle occupant in a collision.

rearview mirror

100
What are you going to say at if you noticed that something is wrong with the passangers visa?

e.g.I am afraid, we need to make further checks on your visa? Would you please follow me?

200

What is a baton?

a short, heavy stick, carried by a policeman as a weapon

der Knüppel

The riot police used batons to drive back the angry crowd.

200

What is a (passport) binding?

is an act of combining single sheets to form a book. booklet, brochure etc.

200

Choose the right answer to fill in the gap:

Border control also helps to... cross-border crimes.a

a)safeguard b) combat c)encounter d)shield

b

200

What is this?

a red light on the back of a road vehicle that makes it possible for the vehicle to be seen in the dark

tail(US)/rear(UK) light

200

What are you going to say if the visa was issued till the 25.08.2025, but today is the 27.08.2025?

e.g.Your visa has expired.

The visa as written here is valid from the...to the...

So today is the 27th of August which means that it is not valid anymore.

300

Choose the right answer and why: 20 trains stop/are stopping in Terespol every day. 

stop - every day - regular activity => Present Simple, not Present Continuous 

300

What is security fiber?

Security fibers are specialized fibers embedded into paper during its manufacturing process to enhance document security against counterfeiting. They come in various forms, including visible, invisible (under normal light), and those that fluoresce under UV or infrared light. These fibers are a cost-effective way to add a layer of protection to a wide range of documents, including banknotes, passports, and tax stamps.

300

Choose the right answer to fill in the gap:

... species

a) endangered b)exposed c)helpless d)hazardous

a
300

What is this?

The metal cover over the part of a car where the engine is?

hood(US)/bonnet(UK)

300

Ask 5 questions, passangers are normally asked at the airports at the passport control counter upon entering the country.

e.g.

1.Where do you want to go? What is your final destination?

2. What'S the purpoe of your visit/journey?

3. How long are you planning to stay?How long are you going to stay here/there?

4. Where are you going to stay?

5.Is anybody coming to pick you up?

400

What is the screening expert's job?

Screening experts in cross-border police operations play a crucial role in identifying individuals and potential threats at borders. They are trained to detect fraudulent documents, assess risks associated with cross-border crime, and identify vulnerable individuals. These experts are often deployed in Frontex operations and work closely with national authorities to enhance border security and counter cross-border crime.

400

Pronounce the following word correctly and explain its meaning: fluorescent ink

/flɔːˈres.ənt/

These markings are only visible under the UV light of a UV or black light lamp, ensuring authenticity and safety.

400

What does the following word mean: counterfeit

made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud.

"counterfeit £10 notes"

400

What is it?

A covered space at the back of a car, for storing things in?

trunk(US)/boot(UK)

500

Do the following words have generally the same meaning: baton, truncheon, nightstick?

nightstick

(UK truncheon) 

a thick heavy stick used as a weapon by police officers

Synonyms

baton

billy (STICK) US

billy club

500

What is a stitching thread?

A stitching thread passport refers to the thread used to bind the pages of a passport booklet together. It's a crucial security feature, often incorporating special materials and security elements to prevent counterfeiting and tampering.

500

What does this word mean: 

misappropriate 

and what syllable is the main stress on?

to steal something that you have been trusted to manage and use it for your own benefit:

He misappropriated $30,000 to pay for personal travel.

 /ˌmɪs.əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/ 



500

What is this? 2 words

A part of the a wheel made from a mixture of aluminum and other metals like magnesium, designed to be lighter and stronger than traditional steel wheels. This combination of metals provides benefits such as improved performance, enhanced aesthetics, and better heat dissipation.

 

alloy rim

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