V. Give the English equivalents of the following words and expressions

a) совместные усилия;

b) рост незаконной наркоторговли;

c) объединять;

d) предумышленное намерение;

e) условия для производства наркотиков;

f) таможенные вопросы;

g) незаконная миграция;

h) партия наркотиков;

i) представлять угрозу;

j) укреплять сотрудничество между странами.

VI. Match the verbs with the nouns. Give the translation of the phrases you’ve got.

1) to create;	a) representatives;
2) to bring together;	b) drugs;
3) to express;	c) the shipment;
4) to seize;	d) a route;
5) to catch;	e) a threat;
6) to organize;	f) support;
7) to constitute.	g) counteraction.

VII. Make up sentences in English with the phrases from the previous task.

VIII. Insert the articles if necessary.

Ten years ago, when restoration of … Great Silk Road was started, … country-participants were eager to create … short route connecting Asia and Europe. However, … transport corridor has increased not only … favorable trade and economic relations between countries, but also … work of … customs and law enforcement officials due to … rise in illegal drug trafficking.

In January 2007, … International Conference on Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking via … “Great Silk Route” brought together representatives … 14 countries, the World Customs Organization (WCO) and … European Commission.