航海英语大副大连题库试卷(1)
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Instructions for training of new seamen are usually found in ______.
- A.Decklogs
- B.Night Orders
- C.Standing orders
- D.Muster List
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You are communicating on the radiotelephone using plain English.Which procedural word(proword)indicates that you have received another vessel's transmission ().
- A.Out
- B.Over
- C.Roger
- D.Wilco
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A sidereal day is shorter than a solar day.This difference is due to ().
- A.irregularities in the daily rotational rate of the Sun
- B.the space motion of the solar system
- C.the precession of the equinoxes
- D.the use of different reference points
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Every vessel which is directed by these Rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall，if the circumstances of the case admit，avoid ().
- A.Crossing ahead of the other
- B.Crossing astern of the other
- C.Passing port to port
- D.Passing starboard to starboard
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EXCEPT when suffering from a head or chest injury a patient in shock should be placed in which position ().
- A.Head up and feet down
- B.Head down and feet up
- C.Flat on back with head and feet elevated
- D.Arms above the head
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The horizontal plane，perpendicular to the zenith-nadir axis，that intersects with the celestial sphere and is tangent to the earth is called the ().
- A.Celestial horizon
- B.Sensible horizon
- C.Visible horizon
- D.Geoidal horizon
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The Master of a vessel berthed，moored or anchored within the area of jurisdiction and who wishes to move his vessel to another berth，mooring or anchorage within that area ______ from‘Bahrain Port Control’prior to movin
- A.shall not request permission
- B.shall request permission
- C.shall，if in convenience，request permission
- D.shall send his permission to the Harbour Master
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You are loading in the winter in Albany，N.Y.，for a voyage to a port governed by the tropical load line mark.Which of the following statements is TRUE ()_.(Hydrometer reading in Albany is 1.000)
- A.You may not exceed the winter load line mark when you finish loading except for the burnout to sea
- B.The freshwater allowance and burnout to sea may be subtracted from the required freeboard in Albany
- C.You may calculate the burnout necessary to reach the tropical zone and load extra cargo to compensate
- D.You may load to the winter mark less the fresh water allowance if you will be at the tropical mark upon arrival in the tropical zone
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Your vessel goes aground in soft mud.You would have the best chance of refloating it on the next tide if it grounded at ______.
- A.low water neap
- B.low water spring
- C.high water neap
- D.high water spring
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Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook ________.
- A.Sale of effects of a deceased crew member
- B.Medical treatment of an injury
- C.Inspections of cargo gear
- D.Drydocking of the vessel
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There is not ()depth of water around the area centered at the lighthouse.
- A.ample
- B.sufficient
- C.enormous
- D.incredible
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An indirect radar echo is caused by a reflection of the main lobe of the radar beam off the observer's vessel.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect echoes ().
- A.Their bearing is almost constant，even when the true bearing of the contact changes appreciably
- B.They always appear on a bearing of 90℉rom the true bearing of the contact
- C.The indirect echoes usually appear in shadow sectors
- D.When plotted，their movements are usually abnormal
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The entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and ______.
- A.the Chief Engineer
- B.the person about whom the entry concerns
- C.one other crew member
- D.no other signature is required
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When you enter shallow water，you would expect your rudder response to ().
- A.be sluggish and your speed to decrease
- B.be sluggish and your speed to increase
- C.improve and your speed to decrease
- D.improve and your speed to increase
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Weight concentration in which area will cause a vessel's bottom to be subjected to tension stresses ()
- A.Aft
- B.Amidships
- C.At both ends
- D.Forward
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The validity(有效) of this certificate is，in accordance with article 19(4)(a)of the Convention，______ until Jan 1 2003.
- A.stretched
- B.expanded
- C.enlarged
- D.extended
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In Admiralty Sailing Directions，STRIPES is the word used to indicate ______ markin
- A.horizontal
- B.vertical
- C.diagonal
- D.vertical or diagonal
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A storm is forecast for the area where your vessel is moored.For its safety you should put ().
- A.more slack in the mooring lines
- B.a strain on the mooring lines
- C.chafing gear on the mooring lines
- D.grease on the mooring lines
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All self-propelled vessels on an international voyage must be equipped with how many Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacons(EPIRB)().
- A.One approved Category I EPIRB
- B.Three approved Category I EPIRBs
- C.One approved Class B EPIRB
- D.Two approved Class B EPIRBs
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The best method to secure a tow line to a cleat is to ______.
- A.Take a turn around the cleat，then figure-eights，and a half-hitch
- B.Make figure-eights，followed by a half-hitch，then a figure-eight knot
- C.Take a turn，a half turn，and a figure-eight
- D.Take several turns around the cleat only
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If the acquisition symbol flashes three times when acquisition is attempted，it may be possible that the acquisition symbol ()over the navigation mark.
- A.is not positioned properly
- B.is not a fixed position
- C.is not at a position fixed
- D.is a wrong position
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During the towing of a survival craft，a lookout should be on station to ______.
- A.release the towline in an emergency
- B.help the helmsman steer
- C.look for food and water
- D.check the water level in the bilge
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A liner in riveted construction of a vessel is a(n)().
- A.Small plate which fills the aperture between riveted strakes and the vessel framing
- B.Backing plate which is used to level the strakes while riveting，and then removed
- C.Internal frame. to which the side shell is riveted
- D.Seam that is welded after riveting is completed
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Atmospheric pressure may be measured with a(n)().
- A.barograph
- B.aneroid barometer
- C.mercurial barometer
- D.All of the above
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You are Master of a towing vessel engaged in towing three barges astern.The middle barge of the tow would be required to sound which of the following during restricted visibility ().
- A.No fog signal
- B.A prolonged blast at intervals never to exceed more than two minutes
- C.A prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals never to exceed more than two minutes
- D.A prolonged blast followed by three short blasts at intervals never to exceed more than one minute
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The Brazil Current flows in which general direction ().
- A.Northwesterly
- B.Southwesterly
- C.Southerly
- D.Northerly
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You have taken another vessel in tow.You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the ().
- A.Vessels are not in step
- B.Tow line feels like it is jumping when touched
- C.Catenary comes clear of the water
- D.Towed vessel goes in irons
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()may be a warning for an approaching storm.
- A.the presence of cirrus clouds
- B.the low-hanging stratus clouds
- C.the altocumulus clouds
- D.the massive cumulus clouds
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All oil tankers shall carry on board the following certificates except ______.
- A.Enhanced survey report file
- B.Condition Assessment Scheme(CAS)Statement of Compliance，CAS Final Report and Review Record Document of authorization for the carriage of grain
- C.Decision support system for masters
- D.Hydrostatically Balanced Loading(HBL)Operational Manual
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The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed.One of the factors is the ().
- A.radio communications that are available
- B.maximum speed of your vessel
- C.temperature
- D.current
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The spinning of a celestial body about its axis is known as ().
- A.rotation
- B.revolution
- C.space motion
- D.nutation
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A“check”line is ().
- A.a safety line attached to a man working over the side
- B.used to measure water depth
- C.used to slow the headway of a barge
- D.used to measure the overhead height of a bridge
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Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST ________.
- A.Damage below the waterline
- B.Damage to interior watertight boundaries
- C.Damage in way of machinery rooms
- D.Damage at or just above the waterline
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During a period of “whiteout”，you should expect which of the following ().
- A.Snowfall or blowing snow
- B.Lack of ability to estimate distance
- C.Harsh contrast between sun-illuminated snow cover and the background
- D.Hazy horizons with extensive mirage effects
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General Declaration，Passenger List，Crew List，Crew's Effects Declaration，Ship's Stores Declaration，Cargo Declaration and Maritime Declaration of Health，Ammunition List，Dangerous Cargo List，Stowaway List，Walkaway List，Drug List，etc.are necessarily to be presented by the Master to the ______.
- A.Joint Inspection Party
- B.The Shipper
- C.The Receiver
- D.Customs House
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All ships shall carry on board the following certificates except ______.
- A.Fire Control plan/booklet
- B.On board training and drills record
- C.Fire safety operational booklet
- D.International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of INF Cargo
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A vessel sounding a fog signal of one short，one prolonged，and one short blast is indicating that the vessel is ().
- A.fishing
- B.in distress
- C.at anchor
- D.not under command
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The following ______ is a standard phras
- A.May I enter fairway
- B.Should I enter fairway
- C.Could I enter fairway
- D.Is it permitted to enter fairway
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What is NOT a distress signal ().
- A.Red flares or red rockets
- B.Continuous sounding of fog signaling apparatus
- C.International Code Flags “November” and “Charlie”
- D.Basket hanging in the rigging
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A cloud sequence of cirrus，cirrostratus，and altostratus clouds followed by rain usually signifies the approach of a(n)().
- A.Occluded front
- B.Stationary front
- C.Warm front
- D.Cold front
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The two vessels underway may collide with ()，if they don't take immediate measures.
- A.One to another
- B.One the other
- C.Each the other
- D.Each other
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A vessel must proceed at a safe speed ().
- A.in restricted visibility
- B.in congested waters
- C.during darkness
- D.at all times
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Customs officers，upon boarding a vessel desiring entry into one of their port，would inspect which document ________.
- A.Cargo Manifest
- B.Certified Crew List
- C.Stores List
- D.All of the above
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When correcting apparent altitude to observed altitude，you do NOT apply a correction for ().
- A.the equivalent reading to the center of the body
- B.the equivalent reading from the center of the Earth
- C.the bending of the rays of light from the body
- D.inaccuracies in the reference level
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Buoys which mark dredging areas are painted ().
- A.Black
- B.Yellow
- C.Green
- D.Red
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A message giving warning of a hurricane should have which prefix when sent by radiotelephone ________.
- A.Pan-Pan(3 times)
- B.Securite Securite Securite
- C.TTT TTT TTT
- D.No special prefix
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Garbage Management Plan shall be carried on board by ______.
- A.Every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above and every ship which is certified to carry 15 persons or more
- B.Every ship of less than 400 gross tonnage and every ship which is certified to carry 15 persons or less
- C.Solid cargo vessel of other than Handysize or larger
- D.Liquid cargo ship of other than LNG carrier
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Neap tides occur ().
- A.At the start of spring，when the Sun is nearly over the equator
- B.Only when the Sun and Moon are on the same sides of the Earth and are nearly in line
- C.When the Sun and Moon are at approximately 90° to each other，as seen from the Earth
- D.When the Sun，Moon，and Earth are nearly in line，regardless ofalignment order
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In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar，the ().
- A.10 cm radar should be placed on standby or turned off
- B.gain control should be turned to maximum
- C.radar should be stabilized，head up
- D.rain clutter control should be off but，if necessary，may be on low
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Metal plates that cover the top of the hawsepipe are called ().
- A.footings
- B.plugs
- C.buckler plates
- D.stop waters