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试题五 一．单项选择题 1. An inert gas system is designed to reduce the possibility of tank explosions by _______. A. eliminating sparks and fire in the vicinity of cargo tanks B. removing all hydrocarbon gases from the cargo tanks C. blanketing cargo tanks with inert foam D. reducing the oxygen concentration below levels necessary for combustion 2. Oil slick caused by spillage of oil from tanker ship is ______. A. a drop of oil B. the emulsion of oil at sea surface C. the weathered oil D. the oil floating on the surface of the sea water 3. Merchant vessels can operate in three basic ways， but ______ is not one of them． A. liners B. voyage charter C. time charter D. general carrier 4. A Forty-Foot Auto Frame (FAF) is a ______. A. cargo unit B. dangerous cargo container C. Doppler speed log D. Gyro-compass and autopilot 5. Our ship is slow in going astern，please ______． A. be careful B. be kind enough C. be nice D. be looked after 6. These vessels are all sailing for Shanghai． A. arriving B. bound C. loading D. discharging 7. Your ship must speed up． A. reduce speed B. increase speed C. change speed D. stop engine 8. That ship is overtaking us． A. surpassing B. catching C. leaving D. coming to 9. ______ is not a process of weathering of the oil spilled in the sea water. A. Evaporation B. Dispersion C. Emulsification D. Drifting 10. Before assuming command of a vessel，the new OOW must discuss with the one being ______，all important operational features of the ship. A. received B. retrieved C. relieved D. resumed 11. Get everything ready ______ mooring． A. of B. on C. to D. for 12. A half-height container is used ________. A. to carry cargoes of low density B. when stowage space is limited C. to carry cargoes such as steel products or drums D. to double the stowage c