航海英语试题十四.docVIP

一．单项选择题 1． The ships register indicates all of the following except ______．A．The vessels ownership B．The vessels nationality C．The vessels identity D．The vessels last port of call 2． Prior to being able to sail in a US port， each vessel that carries grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading issued by the ______．A．American Bureau of Shipping B．Lloyds of London C．National Cargo Bureau D．US Salvage 3． In mid-ocean，the characteristics of a wave are determined by three factors．What is NOT one of these factors? A．Effect of the moons gravity B．Fetch C．Wind velocity D．Length of time a wind has been blowing 4． Within the Approach Channel ships over 150 GRT must use the one-way lanes unless ______ expressly permitted by the Harbor Master． A．other than B．otherwise C．likewise D．therefore 5． In most cases，the direction of the apparent wind lies between the bow and ______．A．the direction of the true wind B．true north C．the beam on the windward side D．the beam on the lee side 6． Consideration should be given in planning for the mooring orientation in a new location so that in adverse weather a crane is available to off-load the supply vessel on what side of the unit? A．Weather side B．Leeward side C．Upwind side D．Crosswind side 7． Horizontal transverse motion of a vessel is known as ______．A．pitch B．surge C．sway D．heave 8． The shipping community is advised to illuminate and step up surveillance on board its vessels, to _______unauthorized boarding of its vessels．A．facilitate B．infacilitate C．encourage D．discourage 9． Ocean currents are well defined and ______．A．create large waves in the direction of the current B．change direction 360° during a 24 hour period C．remain fairly constant in direction and velocity throughout the year D．are characterized by a light green color 10．By the implementation of ______, all