第三章 第二节 短文题

(三）短文题

C 1. SI：Shall we begin now?

S2：OK.

SI ：First, let me checkthe Bill of Health?

S2：Of course, here youare.

s1：As I know, there wasepidemic in your last port of call. Were you all inoculated against it?

s2：Yes, we were. Hereare the inoculation papers.

SI：Good. Are there anypatients on board at present?

S2：No. All of us are ingood health.

SI：All right. Have youset rat guards and traps on the moorings?

S2：Yes, we have whenthe ship is alongside.

Q1：What’s the probablerelationship between the two speakers?

A. A customs officer and a captain.         B. An immigration officer and a captain.

C. A pilot and a captain.    D. Aquarantine officer and a captain.

【答案】D

Q2：What documents havebeen shown?

A.Bill of Health and the De-rattingExemption Certificate.

B.Bill of Health and the inoculationpapers.

C.De-ratting Exemption Certificate andinoculation papers.

D.Certificate of Free Pratique andinoculation papers.

【答案】B

Q3 : What’s the condition of the crew?

A. All of them are unhealthy.   B. Some of them are unhealthy.

C. One of them is unhealthy.   D. None of them are unhealthy.

【答案】D

Q4：What have been seton the lines?

A. rags and traps.    B. riggings and traps.

C. rat guards and traps.  D. rat guards and rags.

【答案】C

2. SI ：Good morning,Captain. I am the agent from Blue Sea Shipping Agency. WeJ ve received thetelegram about your ship, s arrival. My name is Joe Black. This is my businesscard. S2：0h, Mr. Black. Welcome to our ship. Soft drink or coffee?

SI：Coffee, please.

S2: Here you are.

SI ：Thank you.

S2：What formalitiesmust we go through here?

SI ：I will arrange thejoint inspections for you as soon as possible. Please have your ship preparedin every aspect.

S2：0k, I will. I d liketo draw some cash from you.

SI ：No problem. How muchmoney do you need?

S2：I need 2,000 U. S.dollars.

SI: Ok. I will send you the money afterberthing.

S2：Have you received myapplication for bunkers?

SI ： Yes, we have.

S2： Please arrange tosupply us with 330 tons of fuel and 150 tons of fresh water.

SI ：A11 right, I willarrange them to be supplied from the wharf while on berth.

S2: Thank you. Besides we need some ship’sstores and provisions. Can you recommend us a

good ship chandler?

SI：Sure. I will send aship chandler to discuss the matter with you tomorrow morning.

S2：Thank you. See youlater, Mr. Black.

SI：See you!

Q1:How did the Shipping Agency learn aboutthe ship，s arrival?

A.They received a phone call.  B.They received an e-mail.

C. They received a telegram.  D.The ship contacted       them         by VHF.

【答案】C

Q2：How much cash doesthe captain need to draw?

A. 2,000 Eurodollars.       B. 2,000 U. S. dollars.

C. 200 U. S. dollars.     D.200 Eurodollars

【答案】B

Q3 ：Which of thefollowing statements is TRUE?

A.The ship needs to replenish 330 tons offuel oil and 150 tons of fresh water.

B.The ship needs to replenish 330 tons ofdiesel oil and 150 tons of fresh water.

C.The ship needs to replenish 330 tons offuel        oil and 115 tons of   fresh water.

D.The ship needs to replenish 313 tons  of fuel       oiland 150 tons of   fresh         water.

【答案】A

Q4 ：When will the shipchandler come on board?

A.Tomorrow noon.   B. Tomorrow evening.

C. Tomorrow afternoon. D. Tomorrow morning.

【答案】D

3. sI -.Some dry cargo in containers forshipment is over there, on No. 5 quay. Perhaps, we 11

have to shift to another berth.

S2：Yes, sir. Just waitand keep the engine running all the time. T 11 let you know as soon as I

get the shifting orders.

SI ：Do we need to movewith the assistance of tugs?

S2：Shifting by tugs iscompulsory in the port, but there is no extra charge for it.

SI ：That suits us well!Would you tell me what documents I have to provide you with for the port clearance?I don51 know for sure.

S2：Oh, you shouldproduce the following documents： Outward Manifest, Crew list, Export Declaration and Bills of Ladingof each consignment and so on. Is your ship m all respects ready to load?

51：Yes, sir. We haveall the holds cleaned and prepared for cargo. I don, t know whether the

representative of the shipper will get onboard to the holds before loading starts?

52： Certainly, Sir. Herequested that every hold should be well dunnaged and matted. Please

make sure all the dunnage materials aredry, clean and free from oil and grease.SI：I guarantee theyare.

Q1 ： Which of thefollowing statements is TRUE?

A.The ship needs to shift to another berth.

B.The ship needs to replenish fuel oil.

C.The ship needs to replace its dunnage materials.

D.The ship doesn’t need to move with theassistance of tugs.

【答案】A

Q2：What do you learnabout shifting by tug in the port?

A.It’s compulsory and very expensive.

B.It’s compulsory but no extra charge forit.

C.It’ s compulsory and very cheap.

D.It’s optional and free of charge.

【答案】B

Q3：What document is NOTneeded for the Port Clearance?

A. Outward Manifest.      B. Export Declaration.

C. Tonnage Dues Certificate.  D. Bill of Lading.

【答案】C      

Q4：What is the requirementfor the hold according to the representative of the shipper?

A. It must be dry.     B. It must be cleaned.

C. It must be emptied， D. It must be dunnaged well and matted.

[答案】D

 4.SI ：Captain, there are 32 Landing Permits for your Crewmembers. Pleasecheck them.

S2：Exactly. Mr. Agent,we have some letters and parcels to be posted. Would you please help

us with them? 1

s1：Sure. Please prepareand classify your letters and parcels beforehand. I' ll fetch them at 2 o’clocktomorrow afternoon.

s2： OK. We * 11 preparethem in time.

s1： Remember to informyour crew about going ashore with Landing Permit. This is the regulation ofRotterdam Port.

s2     ： I’ll remindthem. Thank you.

Q1 ： What ‘ s thepurpose of the agent’ s boarding?

A.To deliver a survey report.   B.To discuss cargo loading matters.

C. To fetch letters and parcels.        D.To deliver Landing Permits

【答案】D     

Q2：What help does thecaptain need from the agent?

A. To recommend a good ship chandler.   B. Toarrange for the departure of the ship.

C To help post letters and parcels. D.     Toairange for cargo documentation.

【答案】C

Q3：When should theyfinish preparing and classifying letters and parcels?

A. After 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. B.Before 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

C. At anytime tomorrow.         D. Two days later

【答案】B      

Q4 . What must the crew take when goingashore ?

A. Landing Permits. B. Seaman' s Book. G.Passport.     D Visa

【答案】A