Baggage X-ray Scanner

Passengers’ baggage is scanned at the Customs control. The most common device of the baggage screening system is a baggage X-ray scanner. It’s used for inspecting carry-on baggage and freight. It handles heavy items due to low conveyor belt. It was created for checkpoint inspection at airports, border crossings, Customs, – wherever high security, threat and contraband detection is required.

Exercise 17. Comprehension questions.

1. What is a baggage X-ray scanner?

2. Where is it used?

3. Has your baggage ever been examined by the baggage X-ray scanner?

4. Do baggage X-ray scanners make the performance of Customs control more efficient?

Exercise 18. Review the article below in 5-7 sentences.