第三版航海英语听力问答.doc

第一章 公共英语：1Whats your date of birth?Its august 24 st.2Whats your seamans book number?Its jk982894.3Where are you from?I am from weihai.4Whats your Captains nationality?He is chinese.5What do you think is the most important thing on board?I think safety first.6Which ports do you often call at?We often call tianjian,dalian, and shanghai.7What is your favorite TV program?My favorite TV program is sport program.8What is your favorite Web site?My favorite Web site is yahoo.9What is your favorite day of the week? Why?Its Sunday, because I can relax myself weekends.10What is your favorite kind of movie?It is science fiction.11What is your favorite kind of music?It is jacks classic.12What is your favorite magazine?It is the world of english.13What is the population of your hometown?It is about 1 million.14What is the population of your country?It is about 1.3 billion.15What is the best thing about your hometown?The environment there is well protected.16What is the worst thing about your hometown?I know nothing bad of it.17Whats your hometown like?It s very beautify coastal town.18Do you have many disasters in you country which are caused by weather?Yes, such as flood, fire and so on.19What sports do you like to watch on TV?I like to watch football.20What do you think is the most popular sport in the world?I think is football.第二章 进出港业务1Whats the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?Five years.2What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires quarantine inspection?Flag Q.3Can a ship enter a foreign port before quarantine inspection?No, she cant.4Why must the customs officer seal the Bonded Store?To prevent smugglling5Please list 5 ships certificates.International tonnage certificate, international load line certificate, certificate of vessels registration, certificate of vessels nationality, ship safety navigation certificate.6Are cigarettes and liquor exempted from customs duties?Yes, if its for ships consumption.7How can the captain do with the shore passes before leaving a port?The caption will return them to the immigration officer.8Which certificate prescribes general requirements for the functions of radiotelegraphy installation for lifeboat onboard?The safety radiotelegraphy certificate.9Which certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship?The international load line certificate.10Which document demonstrates a ship being in a fit and efficient condition and classed?The classification certificate.11If your ship needs provisions and/or replenishments, how do you get them?We can get them from ship chandler.12What documents should you show when you go through the customs formalities?The captain declaration, the import cargo manifest, last port clearance, crew lists, duplicates of crew personal articles lists, stores and provisions list and so on.13Who issues the shore passes to the crewmembers wishing to go ashore? Immigration officer.14What documents should generally be show to the quarantineofficer?crew list Bill of Health De-ratting Exemption Certificate yellow book etc15What documents should generally be show to the customs officer?Double crew list captain declaration international certificate the import manifest cargo manifest last port clearance crew effects declaration ship stores declarationstore list etc16What documents should generally be show to the immigration officer?Crew passport and visa crew list Seaman book captain declaration etc第三章 靠离与锚泊业务：1Can you list at least three mooring lines?Head line, stern line, breast line, etc.2What should be prepared before the pilot comes on board?The pilot ladder should be prepared.3What is the maximum speed through the water that your ship can anchor without risking breaking the cable?Two knots.4What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot?Flag G.5How can a ship get in touch with a port before her arrival?By telex or VHF.6What ships particulars will pilot station usually ask for?Ships name,call sign,position,draft,ETA and so on.7What should be reported to the pilot station?Ships name,call sign,position,draft,ETA and so on.8What should be confirmed from the pilot station?Time and place for picking up the pilot.9When the vessel enters the VTS area, what is requested to report?Ships name,call sign,position,draft,ETA and so on.10What does “foul anchor” mean?Means crossing anchor.11If you are ordered: “Stand by both engines!” how should you reply and report?Replay:” stand by both engines. and the report:” both engines stand by.”12Can you list three famous canals in the world?Panama canal, suez canal and kiel canal.13When you request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication, what do you say?Stand by channel 1614How do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?Say “mistake” followed by the corresponding part of the message.15How do you emphasize the important part of a message in maritime VHF communication?Say” repeat”, followed by the corresponding part of the message.16What does “abandon vessel” mean?To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following distress.17What does the abbreviation ETD stand for?Estimated time of departure.18What does “dredging of an anchor” mean?Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of the vessel.19What does “underway” mean?While the ship is not at anchor, aground, or made fast to the shore.20What does “dragging of an anchor” mean? Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is no longer preventing the movement of the vessel.21What is the difference between a “radar beacon” and a “radar reflector”?radar beacon can identify the vessel by international signal codeRadar reflector can strengthen its reflecting signal22How many objects do you need to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”?at least two objects 23Why is a magnetic compass kept on board when a gyro compass is more accurate?Once gyro compass fails, magnetic compass can replace it 24 What do you report when the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and is clear of it?You should report “anchor aweigh” when the anchor has been heaved from the water ,then report “anchor is clear”25When preparing for anchoring what must you do before releasing the bow stoppers? At first put the windlass in gear ,then make the stopper free without power26 Would you let go an anchor from the hawse pipe if the depth was 75 meters? No, the water is deep27Why must you consider ships speed and sea depth when you release the bow stoppers?for fear that the anchor is lost or anchor chain is broken and damaged28 What must always be brought and placed close to the pilot ladder well befor the pilots embarkation?the life buoy with a line and light29 Why is it dangerous to anchor in ice?for fear that the propeller ,wheel or anchor chain is broken30What flag is hoisted when the pilot has arrived on board?flag “H第四章 装卸作业：1How many classes of dangerous goods are there according to the IMDG Code? Can you list some?Nine classes, such as explosives, flammables, poisons, corrosives, and so on.2What kind of cargo is classified as flammable cargo?Cargo which has low inflammable point , is liable to combustion caused by collision and rubbing or external fire sources is classified as flammable cargo.3Please describe the general nature of general cargo.General cargo consists of a variety of goods and is packed separately.4Please describe the general nature of bulk cargo.Bulk cargo consists of single cargo and is usually carried in loose without package.5What kind of cargo is canvas sling suitable for lifting?A canvas sling is suitable for lifting bags of gain ,rice and coffee, etc.6What kind of cargo is chain sling suitable for lifting?A chain sling is suitable for lifting logs and iron rails.7What kind of cargo is net sling suitable for lifting?A net sling is suitable for lifting small packages and mail.8What does the abbreviation COW stand for?Crude oil washing.9What does “jettison of cargo” mean?To throw goods overboard in order to lighten the vessel or improve its stability in case of an emergency.10What does “compatibility of goods” mean?It indicates whether different goods can be safety stowed together in one cargo space or in an adjacent hold.11What does the abbreviation SWL stand for?Safe working load.12What does “shifting cargo” mean?It means to move the cargo from one place to another .13What does “Union purchase” mean?A method of cargo handling by combining two derricks ,one of which is fixed over the hatch ,the other over the ships side.14What preparations shall be done before loading cargo?Clean the cargo holds and get cargo handling gears ready.15What is the loading capacity of your vessel?Five thousand tons.16What cargo handling gear and equipment does your vessel have?Cranes and derricks.17What can be used to remove spillage?Oil dispersants .oil absorbent and so on.18What shall be ensured before entering the enclosed space?Check to see if the enclosed space is deficient in oxygen and/or contain flammable or toxic fumes, gases or vapors.19Please list some cargo papers.Shipping order, bill of lading, loading list ,manifest, etc.20What must you wear when you enter an enclosed space?Breathing apparatus ,gloves, helmet and safety shoes.第五章 航行：1Why is it important to sound fog signals?To sound fog signals can help vessels attract the attention of another vessel in restricted visibility and take proper action to avoid collision.2When would you sound the general alarm?When emergency accidents take place on board.3When should an OOW（值班驾驶员） notify the master immediately for emergency ship-handling or complicated navigation? Please list some.Sighting any hazard to navigation not marked on the chart ,on approaching any concentration of traffic.4How does the OOW assess risk of collision generally?OOW usually assess risk of collision according to the compass bearing of another vessel.5How should the relieving officer behave in case a bridge manoeuvre already took place but has not been over?He should check ships surroundings, ships position, course and so on.6List the main items to be updated on the pilot card?Loa, breadth, gross tonnage, draft, etc.7Besides the collision risks, what else should you monitor on watch in reduced visibility?Carry out dead reckoning at regular intervals to ensure the vessel navigate on course of advance.8How do you know the VHF channels to be monitored when leaving port?Look through sailing direction or guide to port entry.9What should the Master expect from the OOW on arriving at the bridge?The ships position , course, speed and any other information about navigation.10Who should be in attendance when a pilot is on the ladder?The OOW and sailors.11When would you instruct a lookout to assist you on the bridge?In the evening ,in restricted visibility, in restricted waters, etc.12What effect will the general alarm have on all the crew?Warn the crew that there is emergency accident on board.13Why is record keeping a necessary part of watch keeping?Because the record may be requested to produce evidences in case of official inquiries about accidents.14Apart from those for navigation safety, what else should you do on an anchor watch?Prevent from fire and pirate.15How would you conveniently, check the compass error in pilotage waters?In pilotage waters, we can use landmarks to check the compass error.16If a sailing vessel is overtaking a power driven vessel, who has the right of way?power driven vessel has the right way17 A power driven vessel is on a collision course with a fishing trawler, who has the right of way?fishing trawler vessel has a right way18 How many meters are there in a nautical mile?1852 meters19 If you travel from Panama to New York, will your latitude increase or decrease? the latitude increase20 How many “position lines” are needed to make a position?two position lines21 Can you define the very important term “underway”?under way means that a vessel is not at a anchor, made fast to a shore or aground22 You observe a ship, during daytime, exhibiting three balls on the same halyard What has happened?a vessel aground, which length is not limited23 What does the abbreviation IALA stand for?international association of lighthouse authorities24 Is it safe to pass north of a North Mark?yes ,it is safe25 Is it safe to pass north of a South Mark? No, it is not safe 26 Does “variation” change due to ships position?Yes, it is 27 Does “deviation” change due to ships position?no, it doesnt change 28 When correcting charts why must you use symbols and abbreviations from chart 5011?in order to agree with the symbols and abbreviation of chart 5011 so that it has the same standard29 You have purchased a new chart Is it right ready for use?No ,maybe we should correct it update 30 What publication do you need to correct charts properly? notice to mariners31 What course in degrees corresponds to south-east?135 degrees32 What is the angle between magnetic and true meridian called?variation33 Where can you always find information about the magnetic variation? compass rose and Equal Magnetic Variation34When a ship picks up speed, will draught increase or decrease?the draught increases 35 A ship ahead of you has hoisted the signal flag “o”, what has happened? man overboard 第六章 修船与船体保养：1Why does a ship need maintenance?To keep the surface of the ship clean and ensure the ship is seaworthy.2Who is in charge of the maintenance work?The chief officer.3Can you list some types of repair?Yes, such as voyage repair, annual repair and major repair.4What is a voyage repair?Voyage repair results from serious abrasion or general accident occurring in vessel operation so as to adversely affect navigation safety and must carried out by shipyard or voyage repair station.5What is a major repair?Major repair is a thorough periodical check to hull and main equipment and systems on board every two or three voyage repairs.6What is an annual repair?Annual repair is the repair carried out every year.7What is a repair list?Repair list is a list on which the items to be repaired are displayed.8What special attention should be paid to when writing a repair list?When writing a repair list ,we should take all considerations into account and avoid adding repair works to ensure seaworthiness.9Can you list at least five kinds of paint?Anticorrosive paint, primer, anti-fouling pain, bituminous solution, surface paint. 10Can you list some classification societies in the world?NK(日本船级社),CCS(中国船级社),ABS,DNV(挪威船级社),BV(法国船级社), etc.11What kind of paint is usually given to the ships bottom?Bottom paint.12What kind of paint is usually given to the places such as radiators, pipes and funnels?Aluminum powder paint.13What kind of coating is usually applied to anchors and chains?Bituminous solution.14What is the difference between “repair list” and “repair bill”?Repair list is a list of all the items to be repaired, while repair bill is a list of charges to be paid upon the completion of repair work.15What is used to measure the thickness of hull plates?With ultrasonic wave.16Could you list some different kinds of ships survey?Special survey, annual survey, voyage survey, periodical survey, intermediate survey.17What should be done before applying a priming coat of paint?Remove the last of the scale with a wire brush.18What kind of coating is usually applied in the double bottom tanks?Cement wash.19What must be considered when stowing away synthetic ropes?To prevent it from kinking 第七章 事故处理：1What is your purpose to prepare the Confirmation of Collision Occurrence to the Captain of the other vessel?To make the fact clear and avoid possible disputes.2What shall be usually attached to the report on the collision accident?Abstract of log book, witnesses, and photo pictures if necessary.3When should a sea protest be submitted to and endorsed by the authorities concerned?When heavy weather was encountered, and either ship or cargo might have been damage.4Generally speaking, which is responsible for the damage after a collision between a vessel moored and a vessel underway?The vessel underway is responsible for the damage.5What is the sound signal to warn a vessel of the immediate danger of collision?Five short and rapid blasts.6What actions will you take after a collision with another vessel?Coordinate actions between the two vessels, standby for rescue.7As a Chief Officer, what is your responsibility in damage control operation?Take measures to minimize the damage, check the damage degree and quantity , report to the captain , and so on.8What does “SOPEP” mean?Ship oil pollution emergency plan.9Whom shall be reported to in case of an oil pollution incident?The authorities of the coastal countries.10Whats the first step in handling the cargo damage caused by the stevedores?Report the incident to the chief officer and ask the foreman to confirm the cargo damage.11What anti-stowaway precautions should you take before the vessel sails from a port?Patrol the ship and check all the possible places.12What is your first response when you detect a fire?Sound the alarm right away.13What can be used to handle an oil spill?Oil dispersant