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航海英语听力和会话新增加的问答题 第三章 21. What is the difference between a “radar beacon” and “radar reflector”? Rader reflector is used to obtain strong echoes from radar targets while radar beacon is transmitter operating in the marine radar frequency band. 22. How many objects do you need to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”? Two 23. Why is a magnetic compass kept on borad when a gyro compass is more accurate? To find out the improper operation of the gyro compass in time. 24.What do you report when the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and is clear of it? “Anchor aweigh” 25.When preparing for anchoring, what must you do before releasing the bow stoppers? First, take off the covers from the hawse pipes and clear the spurling pipes. Then make sure the windlass is out of gear and breaks are on. Next turn the windlass over slowly. 26. Would you let go an anchor from the hawse pipe if the depth was 75 meters? Yes 27. Why must you consider ship’s speed and sea depth when you release the bow stoppers? If the bow stoppers release improperly, it can cause damage to the anchor chain and windlass 28. What must always be brought and placed close to the pilot ladder well before the pilot’s embarkation? Gangway （accommodation ladder） 29. Why is it dangerous to anchor in ice? It may cause damage to hull and anchor chain 30. What flag is hoisted when the pilot has arrived on board? H flag 第五章 16. If a sailing ship is overtaking a power-driven vessel who has the right of way? Power-driven vessel. 17. A power-driven vessel is on a collision course with a fishing trawler. Who has the right of way? Fishing trawler 18.How many meters are there in a nautical mile? 1852 m 19. If you travel from Panama to New York, will your latitude increase or decrease? Increase 20. How many “position lines” are needed to make a position? Three 21.Can you define the very important term “underway”? It means a vessel is not at anchor, or ma