航海英语英语听力(第三版)口语简答练习题

英语听力练习题第一章公共英语1、what’s your date of birth ?my date of birth is 7th of march 1978.2. what’s your seaman’s number?My seaman’s number is 12345.3. where are you from?I am from yantai china.4. what’s your captain’s nationality?My capitain”s nationality is china.5. What do you think is most important thing on board?Safety is the most important thing on board.6. which port do you often call at ?I ofen call at dalian yantai and so on.7. what’s your favorite tv program?My favorite tv program is news.8.what ‘s your favorite web site?My favorite web site is .9. what’s your favorite day of the week? Why? Sunday. Beacause I can play football with my friends. 10. what’s your favorite kind of movie?My favorite movie is comedy. /tragedy11. what’s your favorite kind of music? favoriteMy favorite music is light music.12. what’s your favorite kind of magazine?My favorite magazine is readers.13. what’s the population of your home town?The population of my home town is two million.14. what’s the population of your country?The population of my country is one point three billion.15. what’s the best thing about your hometown.?the best thing of my home town is weather.16. what’s the worst thing about your hometown.?The worst thing of my hometown is water pollution.17. what’s your hometown like?It’s small but beautful city.18. do you have many disasters in your country which are caused by weather?Yes .typhoon and floods cause many disasters each year.19.what sport do you like to watch on tv?I like to watch football games on tv.20.what do you think is the most popular sport in the world?I think the most popular sport in the world is football.第三章靠离和锚泊作业1.can you list at least three mooring lines?Yes, I can. They are head line spring line and stern line.2.what should be prepared before the pilot comes on board?The pilot ladder ,a heaving line and a life bouy.3.what’s the maximum speed through the water that your ship can anchor without risking breaking the cable.This varies with size, but normally for a VLCC not exceed 1 knot.(it’s hard to say)4.what flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires pilot?Flag G should be hoist when a vessel requires pilot.5. how can a ship get in touch with a port before her arrival?The ship can get in touch with a port through VHF.6. what ship’s particulars will pilot station usually ask for?Ship’s LOA, draft fore and aft and so on.7. what should be reported to the pilot station?My ship’s present position and ETA at pilot station or anchorage.8. what should be confirmed from the pilot station?Pilot’s boarding time and place, which side pilot ladder will be rigged.9. when the vessel enters the VTS area ,what’s requested to report?Ship’s name and call sign, present course and speed . ETA at pilot station and so on.10. what does “foul anchor” mean.It means that the anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstruction.11. if you are ordered “ stand by both engines !” how should you replyand report?I shall repeat “stand by both engines”, and then report “ both enginesstand by.”12. can you list three famous canals in the wolrd?They are suez canal,panama canal and kiel canal.13. when you request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication ,what do you say?I will say ‘stand by on VHF channel 16.’14. how do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication ?I should say “mistake” following the word “correction” plus thecorrect information.15.how do you emphasize the important part of a message in martime vhf communication?I should say “repeat” following the important part of the message.16.what does ‘abandon vessel’ mean?It means to evacuate crew and passagers from a distressed vessel. 17.what does the abbreviation ETD stand for?It means the estimated time for departure.18.what does dredging of an anchor mean?Dredging of anchor means the move of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of the vessel.19.what does “underway” mean ?Underway means a vessel which is not at anchor or make fast to the shore or ground20.what does “dragging of an anchor” mean?It mean’s moving of an anchor over the sea bottom,because it is no longer preventing the movement of the vessel.21.what is the difference between a “radar beacon” and ‘radar reflector’?The main difference is that radar beacon can transmit radar signals but radar reflector can not.22.how many objects do you need to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”?At least three objects.23.why is a magnetic compass kept on board when a gyro compass is more correct ?It’s required by SOLAS to ensure the safety of ship.24.what do you report when the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and is clear of it.The anchor is aweigh or the anchor is clear of the bottom.25. when preparing for anchoring what must you do before releasing the bow stoppers?I must ensure that the ship is at low speed and the sea depth is proper.26. would you let go an anchor from the hawsepipe if the depth was75meters?No, I would not.27. why must you consider ship’s speed and sea depth when you release the bow stopper?If not ,it will be dangerous to ship and the operators.28.what must always be brought and placed close to the pilot ladder well before the pilot’s embarcation?A life bouy ,and a heaving line .29. why is it dangerous to anchor in ice ?Mybe the anchor and the cable will be frozen.30.what flag is hoisted when the pilot has arrived on board?The Flag “H” is hoisted when the pilot has arrived on board.第五章航行1.Why is important to sound fog signals?Give early warning to other vessel of her presence, and ensure the ship’s safety.2. when would you sound the general alarm?Only in real emergencies. Such as explosion, collision ,fire or flooding and so on.3.when should an OOW notify the master immediately for emergency ship-handling or complicated navigation ? please list some.Anytime when the OOW is in doubt of his actions to be taken in complicated navigation situates. such as: restricted visibility encountered ,the traffic conditions or the movement of other ships causing concern. 4.how does the oow assess risk of collision generally?By taking a bearing of the approaching ship .5.how should the reliving officer behave(行为) in case a bridge maneuveralready took place but has not been over?The relieving officer should not take over the watch until such action is over.6. list main terms to be updated on the pilot card .The draft fore and aft ,the condition of equipment ,the maneuver speed and so on .7. besides the collision risks what else should you monitor on watch inreduced visibility?Weather and sea condition ,vessel position ,navigation lights. And so on.8. how do you know the VHF channels to be monitored when leavingport?Asking the agent , VTS ,or port control.9. what should the master expect(希望) from the OOW on arriving atthe bridge?Ship’s course, speed , position and other ship’s movement nearby.10. who should be in attendance when a pilot is on the ladder?The third/(3rd) officer.11. when would you instruct a lookout to assist you on the bridge?At all time ,especially visibility is poor.12. what effect will the general alarm have on all the crew?When hearing the general alarm ,all crew must go to their muster stations.13. why is record keeping a necessary part of watch-keeping?To provided evidence in the event.14. apart from those for navigation safety ,what else should you do onan anchor watch?Check anchor position frequently, pay attention to weather condition, in case of dragging ,inform master.15. how would you conveniently check the compass error in pilotagewater.By taking bearing from the leading light.16. if a sailing ship is overtaking a power-driven vessel, who has theright of way?The power-driven vessel.17. a power –driven vessel is on a collision course with a fishing trawler, who has the right of way?The fishing trawler vessel.18. how many meters are there in a nautical mile?They are 1852meters.19. if you travel from panama to newyork ,will your latitude increase ordecrease?The latitude will increase.20. how many position lines are needed to make a position?At least two position line.21. can you define the very important term “ under way”?yes ,I can.（前面有定义）22. you abseving a ship during daytime ,exhibiting three balls on thesame halyard, what was happened ?the ship was aground.23. what does the abbreviation IALA stand for?International Association of lighthouse authority .24. is it safe to pass north of a north mark?Yes , it is safe to pass north of a north mark.25. is it safe to pass north of a south mark?No, it is not .it is safe to pass south of a south mark.26. does “variation”change due to ship’s position?Yes,it changes with the change of ship’s positions.27. does “deviation”change due to ship’s position?Yes,it changes with the change of ship’s positions.28. when correcting charts why must you use symbols and Abbreviationsfrom charts 5011?All kinds of symbols and abbreviations are from charts 5011.29. you have purchased a new chart .is it right ready for use?Yes, it is right ready for use.30. what publication do you need to correct charts properly?Admiralty notice to mariners weekly edition.31. what course in degrees corresponds to south-east?It corresponds to course 135°.32. what is the angle between magnetic and true meridian called?It is called variation.33. where can you always find information about the magnetic variation? We can find information about the magnetic variation on nautical chart.34. when a ship picks up speed ,will draught increase or decrease?The draught will increase when a ship picks up speed.35.A ship ahead of you has hoisted the signal flag “o”,what has happened? The signal flag indicates “man overboard”.第七章事故处理12.what is your first response when you detect a fire?I will call out “fire” and operate the nearest fire alarm?16.what will you first do if you find some oil near your vessel?I will stop bunkering immediately.17.what will you do first if a crewmember was seriously injured?Give the man first aid immediately.18.what will you do fisrt if you vessel is under attack by pirates?Start up ship security alarm system.19.if someone returns to the ship very drunk ,should he be left alone to “sleep it off”?No, he will be care for until he is wake.20.if you see a person collapsed who is in contact with electricity what is the first thing you must do before attempting to switch off the supply.I should cry out for help . before switching off the supply.21.if you suspect someone has inhaled a dangerous substance what can you do to help even if you are not trained ?Move him into the open air.22.in what circumstances do you give artificial respiration and mouth to mouth ventilation ?skin is blue and breath is lack.23.how should you try to stop bleeding at first?By means of fingers pressing.24.if you suspect some has been poisoned what is the first thing you should try to do?Call for help or take him to hospital if possible.25.what is the most important thing to consider when treating a wound? Clean the wound.第八章消防与船员自救1. what kind of fire extinguiser can you use for an electric fire?CO2 fire extinguisher or dry chemical .2.what can not be used for electric fire?Water,foam extinguishers.3.what are the three components of fire?Fuel,heat and air.4.how often is a fire drill required to be held in cargo ships?Once a month.5.what must you do first if you find a fire on board?Sound the alarm.6. what do the muster lists show?Show the stations and duties of each crewmember.7.what will you do first if you see a person falls overboard?I will throw a lifebouy to him and then raise the alarm.8. how ofen is a boat drill required to be carried out on board a cargo ship? Once a month.9.can you list at least three different kinds of fire extinguishers.Yes, I can . they are CO2 extinguishers,foam extinguishers,dry powder extinguishers.10.in general ,what parties are involved in a fire drill.Fire fighting team,rescue team,first aid team, support team.11.where should fire control plan be located ?It should be posted public places.12.how often should the life boat be lauched into the water?Once every three month.13.what does retreat signal?retreat signal is the sound ,visual, or other signal to a team ordering it to return it’s base.14.what’s “general alarm signal”?7 short blast, followed by one long blast.15.what does “ fire patrol” mean?Going around the vessel at a certain intervals for fire detecting.16.what’s ‘damage control team’?A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding on board.17、How do you check fixed installation?I shall check the CO2 cylinders for proper stowage, alignment of activating levers and tightness of securing, and so on .18、can you list two main reasons for electrical fire?Over loaded circuit, short circuit.19. what’s the minimum number of motor lifeboats fitted on board ?At least one20. could you list some apparatus in an open lifeboat?Yes,they are painters, rescue signal, fresh water and so on.21. would a cargo with a high “flash point” be of more concern to youthan one with a low ‘flash point’？no,cargo with a low “flash point” is easy to be ignited, and should be of more concern.22. what ‘s meant by starving a fire?Removing oxygen to extinguish a fire.23. before you enter into an “enclose space”, what safety precautionsshould you take?Well ventilate the space, and wear self-contained breathing apparatus if necessary .24. what is supposed to be transferred over the international shoreconnection?Fire fighting water can be hooked up through the international shore connection.25.if a person who has no authority to be on board attempts to enter theship ,where should he be stopped?Gangway26、how often should an “emergency fire pump” be tested?Once a week27、what is the most effective fire extinguisher for the galley on boardship?CO2 extinguisher could be.28、for ship at sea what is the general procedure to follow for fires incargo holds?Activate fire alarm ,secure the ventilation of the hold on fire ,flood fixed CO2 fire fighting system.29、what is the absolute minimum number of lifejacket required on boardship?Every person on board should be provided with an approved lifejacket.30、you are survivor at sea when an SAR(search and rescues) aircraftdrops a red container.what is in it ?I hope it would be Food and fresh water.第九章救助1、what does “initial course”mean in search and rescure operation?It means course directed by the osc to be steered at the beginning of a search.2、what does “jettison of cargo ”meanThrow cargo overboard to lighten the vessel in case of emergency.3、what is the difference between heel and list?“heel” is due to external force while “list” is due to internal force.4、what does “EPIRB” stand for?Emergency position indicator radio beacon.5、what does “SAR”stand for?Search and rescue.6、what is “inmarsat” stand for?International maritime satellite.7、what is “UTC” stand for?Universal time of coordination.8、 what is “RCC” stand for?Rescue coordination center.9、What is SART?Search and rescue transponder.10、can you list three or more search patterns?Yes ,I can. Square search ,sector search ,parallel search.11、what does a hampered vessel mean?It means the vessel restricted by it’s ability to manoeuvre by the nature of its work or its deep draft .12、what does MMSI stand for?Maritime mobile service identity.13、what is muster “list”?Muster list is a well prepared and printed form of emergency plan. 14、what does OSC stand for?On scene coordinator.15、what does VHF stand for?Very high frequency.16、what is the sound alarm for abandoning vessel?Seven short blast and one prolonged blast.17.when will a parallel sweep search usually be used?When the search area is large ,distress position is uncertain ,more than two vessels for search rescue.18. when will a sector search pattern usually be used?When the datum is established with a high degree of confidence and the target is difficult to detect. Only one vessel for search and rescue.19.when will the expanding square search usually be used?When find the man overboard earlier, immediately to take an anction.only one single ship available for search and rescue.20. list some visual and audible distress signals for attracting attentionwhen in distress.Flags NC , Burning a red flare, orange smoke, continuous sound whistle and so on.21. woud you please pronounce the correct international code words for‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’?alfa, bravo, charlie, delta.22. by regulation , what’s the minimum amount of water required perperson in the lifeboat.3 litres at least.23. smothering is a way of dealing with fire .how does it work? Extinguish fire by way of excluding oxygen.24. what reason would you think is justified for postponing( 合理推迟)the fire drill to a more suitable time?Something affect the safety of the drill .for example weather condition.25. a ship anchored close to your ship hoists flag “I”, what action shouldyou take?He is altering course to port. if in any doubt ,sound 5short blast on the whistle, to indicate your not understand her action.26.what altitude must a “rocket parachute flare”, reach to comply with regulation ?Not less than 300 metres vertically.27.what action would you take if you were on deck and you observe oil leaking from ships side?Stop leaking and sound the alarm.28.when would you need a”resuscitator’?(人工呼吸器)When the victim is not breathing, color of his skin blue.29、a ship ahead hoists the flag D and gives one long blast followes by two short blasts. What is the message?A vessel not under commander.30、what does 2182 KHZmean to you ?It’s for distress call.第10章遇险1、what does MAYDAY calling mean in marine communication ?it means the vessel is in distress.2、what should be include in MAYDAY message ?the word MAYDAY three times , ship’s name and call sign ,distress position,nature of distress and assistance required.3、what does PAN-PAN calling mean in marine communication ?it means a ship is in urgent danger and requests assistance .4、what does SECURITE calling mean in marine communicationg?A safe communication.5、what are passengers advised to put on while abandoning the vessel?Life jackets.6、what is the general emergencyl alarm?It means immediate danger ,consists of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast.7、can you give a briefing on how to put on lifejackets?Yes ,I can. Put the life jackets over your head and pass your arms through the arm hole ,then draw the tape taut and tie it in front.8、what can bu used to attract attention after abandoning the vessel?Use rocket or hand flares by night and smoke signal by day.9、how many portable radios must be fitted on a survival craft?Vessel over 500GT, must be fitted 3 two-way portable radios.10、what is the minimum requirement for a line-throwing appliances ?Each should be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy and carring a line at least 230 metres in calm weather.11、If you should fall overboard,what would you do?To keep calm and afloat waiting for rescue.12、can you list some risks to crew while abandoning vessels?Panic and confusion among the crew before abandon ship .13、where are explosions most commonly encountered on board ship?Cargo hold, engine room and so on.14、how is it possible to find safety equipment in a room full of smoke?Lower your body and creep into the room.15、what type of oil is used in certain rescue operations to prevent the seas breaking?Storm oil can do it.16、coastal radio station keep a constant watch on distress frequencies. What frequencies are they?They are 500KHz and 2182KHz.17、a ship is signaling you with his “aldis lamp ”(more lamp)the letter “U”.what frequencies are they?You are running into danger.18、when launching an inflatable liferaft into the sea,what is it most important to secure?Secure the painter on the ship.19、what type of engine must a life boat have?Diesel oil engine. /built-in type20、why should you not take high protein(蛋白质) food with you in a lifeboat?Consume such kind of food needs large quantity of water.21、if you are in a life boat without an imminent prospect(即将到来的前景) of being rescued ,how soon should you issue food and water ?Usually It should be 24 hours after in life boat.22、when there is a muster for an emergency there are several things that must be closed . give three example?Close fire doors , watertight doors , ship side ports, and so on.23、in tidal waters what woud be the best time to “beach” the ship in an emergency?The best time to beach the ship is spring tide.24. if you see a small ,controlled fire on board another ship while at sea ,what’s the signal from the ship.It should be a disress signal.25. what should be done to make sure that medicines are on board eachlife raft?Check to see the SOLAS pack.26. if you have no rockets, flags ,signals or radio,how can you indicateto a ship in sight that you need assitance?Try to light a controlled fire on deck.27. if the anchor is reported dragging , what would be your first action? To let go another anchor immediately,if possible.。