Name: Cao Hoàng Giang

Class: 30 month marine officer

LISTENING TEST 01
Level: 1
Duration: 30 minutes
.
PART 1: GAP FILLING (05 points)
Questions 1 – 5
Recording 1
Every morning I get up at 0700. I have breakfast at 0730 then at 0750 I go to the
bridge and take over the watch from the Chief Officer. At 1030 I drink a cup of
coffee. Then I hand over to the 2nd Officer at noon. At 1215 I eat lunch. At 1300 I
usually listen to music and then sleep at 1400.

PART 2: TRUE or FALSE (05 points)

Recording 2

Stranger: Excuse me, are you Mr. Vincent from the Philippines ABC Company?
Cruz: No, I’m not. I’m not with the Philippines ABC Company.
Stranger: Oh, wrong person. I’m sorry.
Santos: It’s difficult to find people in this crowd.
Cruz: I think our agent has a placard with our names on it. Let’s try to find him.

(Ten minutes later)

Santos: He doesn’t seem to be here. Have we got the meeting place wrong? There
are two terminals at Narita Airport. This is Terminal 1, isn’t it?
Cruz: Well, let’s wait for a few more minutes. We don’t know the agent’s
phone number anyway.
Let’s go sit on that bench over there.

(Ten more minutes later)

Santos: Look! That man seems to have a placard with our names on it. Excuse
me. Are you Mr. Yamada? We’re Santos and Cruz from the Philippines.
Yamada: Oh, thank goodness! I’m glad we were able to meet up. We were delayed
by the traffic. There was a big accident on our way to the airport. I’m
sorry to have kept you waiting.

Questions 6 – 10
6. Santos and Cruz find their agent easily. FALSE
7. They are at Terminal 1. TRUE
8. They have their agent’s phone number. FALSE
9. Mr. Yamada isn’t holding a placard. FALSE
10. Mr. Yamada arrives late because he had an accident. FALSE

PART 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (10 points)

Recording 3
Cruz: I’m bored with the scenery. All I can see are clouds. (Pointing at a
mountain). Wow! Look! That must be Mt. Fuji! It’s exactly like in the
picture I saw.
Santos: It’s really beautiful! Is the white stuff on top snow?
Pass: Yes, it’s snow. You’re lucky to see it so clearly. It’s quite beautiful. Is
this your first time in Japan?
Cruz: No, it’s our second time, but we didn’t see Mt. Fuji last time. We’re really
lucky this time.
Pass.: Are you both here on business?
Cruz: No, we’re seamen. A Japanese company hired us, and we’re going to
board a ship in Mizushima.
Pass.: You’re seamen? It’s the first time I’ve ever met any seamen. Nice to meet
you. Working at sea seems like a tough job. Where are you from?
Santos: I’m from Manila in the Philippines.
Pass.: I’ve never been to Manila, but I saw on TV that it’s quite a modern city.
Cruz: It sure is. Is Mt. Fuji covered with snow throughout the year?
Pass.: No, it isn’t. During the summer months, from June to August, the snow is
gone completely. After that, it is the fall season until the end of
November. During the winter, from November to around April, Mt. Fuji
is covered with snow.
Cruz: I see.
Pass.: Well, enjoy your view and have a good trip.

Questions 11 – 15
11. How many times have Santos and Cruz been to Japan?
Two times
12. Have they seen Mt Fuji before?
No, they didn’t
13. Where are they from?
Manila, Philippines
14. What are they going to do in Mizushima?
Board a ship
15. When isn’t Mt Fuji covered with snow?
During the summer and fall seasons (from June to November)
 READING-WRITING TEST 01

Questions 1-10

1. The Captain is from Norway. He is_______ .

A. Norwegese B. Norwaygian C. Norwegian D. Norway
2. Courses at sea are always expressed in 360 _______ notation from North.
A. degrees B. degree C. minute D. minutes
3. The vessel is _______ and needs tug assistance.
A. ground B. strand C. aground D. run
aground
4. The vessel was unmanoeuvrable_______ problems with the main engine.
A. due to B. because C. in spite of D. as
5. The course _______ the vessel is steering now is dangerous.
A. which B. that C. whose D. A & B are correct
6. _______ merchant ships carry bulk cargo.
A. A large number B. A large number of
C. A large amount D. A large amount of
7. There was _______ time before the ship sailed, so he stayed ashore longer.
A. a few B. few C. little D. a little
8. The pilot will come _______ board at 1350.
A. in B. up C. on D. at
9. Some ferries carry not only passengers_______ vehicles.
A. but also carrying B. but also carries C. but also carry D. but also
10. Captain Jacques speaks with a French _______.
A. announcement B. channel C. accent D.
broadcast

PART 2: USE OF ENGLISH (10 points)

Passage 1
A container ship that hit a reef (11) OFF the coast of New Zealand earlier in the
week continues (12) LEAKING oil. The "Rena" ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef
(13) ABOUT 22 kilometers from the coast, and has created a five kilometer (14)LONG
oil slick. Officials say the (15) SALVAGE operation has been made more (16)
DIFFICULT because of the(17) POSITION of the ship on the reef. New Zealand
maritime authorities have (18) DISPATCHED an aircraft to monitor the extent of the
slick, and are using (19) HELICOPTERS to spray the area (20) WITH oil dispersants.

Questions 11-20
PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION (20 points)

Passage 2
Merchant ships can operate as liners. These are employed on regular routes on
a fixed timetable. A list of their arrival and departure dates is published in advance
and they sail whether full or not. Liners can be classed as either deep-sea liners or
short-sea liners. The former carry mainly containerized cargo across the oceans of the
world; the latter carry containerized or conventional cargo on shorter routes. Ferries
are also classed as liners. These offer daily or weekly service for passengers and
vehicles across channels and narrow seas. A few ships are still employed as passenger
liners. They not only carry passengers but also some cargo on routes from Europe to
North America and to the Far East.

Merchant ships also operate as tramps. These vessels do not sail on regular
routes or keep a fixed timetable, but are employed where there is cargo for them to
carry. Tramps can be classed as deep-sea tramps or short-sea tramps. A number are
classed as coasters. These ply on coastal routes and up rivers to inland ports. The
traditional tramp cargoes are dry bulk cargoes, but some are designed to carry general
cargoes.

Questions 21-25
21. Which type of merchant ships sails on regular routes?
Liners
22. What cargo do deep-sea liners usually carry?
Containerized cargo
23. What does the phrase ‘the latter’ in line 4 refer to?
Short-sea liners
24. Do tramps keep a variable timetable?
No, they don’t.
25. How many types can tramps be classified into? What are they?
Three. They are deep-sea tramp, short-sea tramps and coasters.

Passage 3
Container vessels eliminate the individual hatches, holds and dividers of the
traditional general cargo vessels. The hull of a typical container ship is a huge
warehouse divided into cells by vertical guide rails. These cells are designed to hold
cargo in pre-packed units – containers. Shipping containers are usually made of steel,
but other materials like aluminum, fiberglass or plywood are also used. They are
designed to be entirely transferred to and from trains, trucks or trailers. There are
several types of containers and they are categorized according to their size and
functions.

Today, approximately ninety percent of non-bulk cargo worldwide is

transported by container, and modern container ships can carry up to 16,020 twenty-
foot equivalent units. As a class, container ships now rival crude oil tankers and bulk
carriers as the largest commercial vessels on the ocean.

Questions 26-30
26. Do container vessels have holds like traditional cargo vessels?
No they don’t
27. In container vessels, where is cargo kept?
In cells
28. How are containers classified?
Arcording to their size and functions

29. What materials can be used to make shipping containers?

Stell, aluminium,fiberglass or plywood
30. What type of cargo do container ships usually carry?
Non, bull cargo

SECTION B: WRITING
PART 4: TRANSFORMATION (10 points)

31. Working on board a ship doesn’t really interest me.

 I’m not really interested in working on board a ship
32. They did not have food and water for two days at sea.
 They had neither food nor water for two days at sea.
33. I worked as a seafarer when I was young
 I used to work as a seafarer when I was young.
34. That life jacket belongs to me
 That is my life jacket.
35. The coast guard sent me a text message.
 I received a text message from the coast guard.

PART 5: PARAGRAPH WRITING (10 points)

Question 36
Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic.
Topic: Life at sea

SPEAKING TEST 01
 Level: 1
Duration: 14 minutes

PART 1: QUESTIONS - RESPONSES (05 points)

In this first part of the test, I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself:

1. What is your date of birth?

2. What is your rank?
3. How long have you worked on board a ship?

PART 2: TOPIC PRESENTATION (10 points)

In this part, you are required to give a presentation of approximately two minutes
about the following topic:

Your career as a seafarer

You should say:
- Why you chose to work as a seafarer. Tại sao bạn chọn làm thuyền viên
- What you will do in your work. Bạn sẽ làm gì trong công việc của mình.
- How you would like your work to be. -Bạn muốn công việc của mình như
thế nào.
- How long you would like to work at sea. Bạn muốn làm việc trên biển bao lâu.

PART 3: DISCUSSION (05 points)

1. What do you need in order to become a good seafarer? Bạn cần điều gì để trở thành
một thuyền viên giỏi?
2. Is it easy to get a job in seafaring in your country? Có dễ dàng để có được một công
việc đi biển ở đất nước của bạn không?
3. Why is it important to have a good health to work as a seafarer? Tại sao phải có
một sức khỏe tốt là một điều quan trọng để làm thuyền viên?

LISTENING TEST 02
Level: 1
Duration: 30 minutes
PART 1: GAP FILLING (05 points)
Questions 1 – 5
Welcome on board the MV Transitor. I have a little information for you about the
ship. As you know, there are five (1) DECKS. The hospital is on the first deck. Please
make sure you know where it is. On the second deck you will find the (2) GALLEY.
There is a (3) LAUNDRY next to the galley.
The (4) _STEWARD_ will show you how to use the washing machines. OK,
gentlemen, I see it’s time for lunch. You’ll find the (5) MESROOM next to the
hospital. That’s on the second deck, remember. Right, enjoy your lunch. I’ll see you
back here in an hour.
PART 2: TRUE or FALSE (05 points)

Recording 2
Captain: Good morning.
Rating: Good morning, Sir.
Captain: I have some questions about the safety equipment.
Rating: Yes, Sir.
Captain: First, the fire equipment. Is there a fire alarm on the second level?
Rating: Yes, there is.
Captain: OK, where is it?
Rating: It’s in the laundry on the wall near the door.
Captain: Good. Do you know where the fire extinguisher is for the galley?
Rating: Mmmmm … is it outside the galley in the corridor?
Captain: No – it is in the galley near the refrigerator.
Rating: Yes, of course.
Captain: Do you know where the hospital is?
Rating: Oh, yes, Sir. It’s on the second level next to the laundry.
Captain: That’s right. So where is the First Aid equipment?
Rating: It’s in the box behind the door.
Captain: No! It’s in the box under the table.
Rating: Oh … yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir …
Captain: Hmmmm … Right, then. Every crewman has a lifejacket. Where’s
yours?
Rating: My lifejacket is in my cabin in the cupboard.
Captain: That’s good. And next … where are the life buoys?
Rating: The life buoys? They are on the deck railing, Sir.
Captain: Yes, that’s right. Do you know where the life boats are?
Rating: They are on the deck as well.
Captain: Yes, but where on deck?
Rating: Oh! In front of the accommodation, Sir.
Captain: OK, but you don’t know where everything is, so go to the hospital and
the galley now. Check the location of the First Aid equipment and the
fire extinguisher again.
Rating: Yes, Sir, right away.

Questions 6 – 10
6. The fire extinguisher for the galley is in the galley on the refrigerator. FALSE
7. The First Aid equipment is in a box behind the door. FALSE
8. There are not enough life jackets for all the crew. FALSE
9. The life buoys are on the deck railings. TRUE
10. The lifeboats are on the deck in the accommodation. TRUE

PART 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (10 points)

Recording 3
Dong: This is quite a big room, with a big window, a shower, and a toilet.
Second officer: The ship’s accommodations were built by the Japanese ship-
owners. They used to be much less attractive than the
accommodations of European ships. Conditions have improved
lately, though.
Dong: Is this telephone used only on board?
Second officer: Yes, it is. It’s mostly used by the Quartermaster to call you 15
minutes before your watch. There is a coastal telephone system at
the bridge and in the general office. It covers the Japanese coastal
area and also the Bashi Channel area. We use it to communicate
with the head office.
Dong: Can I drink the water from the tap?
Second officer: No, you shouldn’t. It’s only for washing and rinsing. We call it
“fresh water”. It is distilled seawater that comes from an evaporator
in the engine room, it may contain unwanted bacteria. You should
drink the water only from the water fountains.
Dong: Do I have to clean my cabin myself?
Second officer: Basically, yes. But the mess boy sweeps the ship once a week. He
also changes the bed sheets every two weeks.
Dong: The word “antenna” is written on this box by the wall. What is this
antenna for?
Second officer: This is the radio antenna. When you connect your radio to it, you
can hear short-wave broadcast in your cabin. Take a single
electrical wire and wind it 10 to 20 times into a coil with a diameter
of about 10cm. Then connect one end of the coil to this antenna
terminal and the other to the ground terminal. Put the coil close to
the radio, you can hear short-wave clearly that way.

Questions 11 – 15
11. What is the coastal telephone system used for?
The coastal telephone system is used to communicate with the head office.
12. What is “fresh water”?
Fresh water is distilled seawater (that comes from an evaporator in the engine
room)
13. Why shouldn’t “fresh water” be drunk?
Because there might be unwanted bacteria in “fresh water”.
14. What are the responsibilities of the mess boy?
The mess boy is responsible for sweeping the ship and changing the bed sheets.
15. How can radio be connected to the antenna?
Radio can be connected to the antenna by using a coil of electrical wire.
 READING-WRITING TEST 02
Level: 1
Duration: 60 minutes

SECTION A: READING

PART 1: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (10 points)

Questions 1-10

16. On the first deck of the MV Transitor, there are _______.

A. a hospital B. three rooms C. two decks D. an
office
17. The cook is busy right now. He _______ in the galley.
A. cooks B. cook C. cooked D. is cooking
18. An anchor is used _______ the ship moving.
A. to prevent B. to preventing C. for prevent D. prevent
19. MV Transitor is _______ than MV Freedom.
A. heavier B. heavyer C. more heavier D. heavy
20. _______ can MV Freedom carry?
A. How many oils B. How much wheat C. How many car D. How
much bananas
21. Seafarers have meals in the _______.
A. bridge B. galley C. mess room D. engine
room
22. The _______ is from midnight to 0400.
A. First Watch B. Morning Watch C. Evening Watch D. Middle Watch
23. Life jacket, life raft, life boat, and _______ are some examples of life saving
equipment.
A. fire alarm B. life buoy C. fire hose D. first aid
box
24. Lifeboat drill is at 0900. Remember to bring your _______.
A. emergency suit B. operation manual C. safety manual D. immersion suit
25. A modern general cargo ship has her engine room and bridge superstructure
_______.
A. aft B. amidships C. forward D. athwartships

PART 2: USE OF ENGLISH (10 points)

Questions 11-20
Passage 1
The man in charge of a ship is the (11) Master. He is responsible for the ship,
her cargo and the safety of the crew. He must be a well qualified and experienced
navigator. Although his correct title is the Master, he is addressed as (12) Captain.

The organization of the crew of a cargo ship is changing, but it is still

customary to find Deck, Engine, Catering and Radio Departments in ships of a
reasonable size. Each department is made up of a varied number of officers, petty
officers and ratings.

The Chief Officer, or (13) First Mate as he is often called, is the Master’s
chief officer and head of the Deck Department. He is assisted by a Second Officer
(Mate), a Third Officer (Mate), and sometimes a Fourth Officer (Mate). Several
companies employ a First Officer as well as a Chief Officer. The Deck department
also includes a (14) Boatswain and a Carpenter, both petty officers, and a number of
ratings. These are made up of Able Seaman, Ordinary Seaman and a middle grade
known as (15) Efficient Deck Hands. There are other grades of seamen. On some
ships (16) Navigating Cadets are carried for training purposes.

The Chief Engineer is head of the Engine Department. He is assisted by a

Second, Third, Fourth, and sometime Fifth Engineer. An Electrical Officer may also
be carried. The engine room petty officers are the Storekeeper and (17) Donkeyman.
On tankers there is also a Pumpman. He is also a petty officer. The engine room
ratings are Firemen and (18) Greasers. There may also be Engineer Cadets.

The Catering Department is under the (19) Chief Steward. It is divided into a
saloon and galley section. The former is headed by the Second Steward, the latter by
the (20) Ship’s Cook. They are both usually petty officers. They are assisted by
several stewards and cooks, and by a number of junior ratings.

The Radio Department often consists of only one man: the Radio Officer. On
ships where continuous radio watches are kept there may be three radio officers: a
Chief, Second and Third.

PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION (20 points)

Passage 2
The tonnage of a vessel indicates the measurement of her weight, size and
capacity. A very common way of measuring a vessel is by means of a displacement-
indication. Merchant vessels are also measured by their gross tonnage or deadweight
tonnage.

By displacement is understood the amount of water that is displaced by the

body of the vessel as she is floating in the water. Displacement is indicated by the
word ‘ton’ or ‘tonne’. According to Archimedes’ Principle a vessel displaces a weight
of water that is equal to its own weight. Therefore a vessel will experience an upthrust
that is equal to the weight of the displaced mass of water. So by displacement is
understood the total weight of the vessel and her contents, or the weight of the
displaced water mass. A vessel will float when buoyancy is equal to gravity. So, when
buoyancy is less than gravity, the vessel will sink. When buoyancy is greater than
gravity, the vessel will fly. Therefore gravity cannot possibly be less than buoyancy.

Mariners are often confused as to the exact meaning of the word ‘ton’, because it may
indicate weight, but it may also indicate volume. As a weight, 1 ton equals 1000 kg.
The ‘long ton’ equals 1016 kg. The obsolete ‘short ton’ equals 907 kg. As a volume, 1
ton equals one cubic meter, or, according to the English avoirdupois-system (avdp), 1
ton equals 2.83 cubic meters, which is equal to 100 cubic feet. Since ‘volume’ is a
very important aspect in mercantile affairs, merchant ships are often measured by
volume, contrary to warships, which are measured by displacement, which indicates
weight.

Questions 21-25
29. According to the passage, what method is commonly used in vessel
measurement?
Displacement method is commonly used in vessel measurement.
30. What principle is the displacement method based on?
The displacement method is based on Archimedes’ Principle
31. Why is it necessary for buoyancy to be equal to gravity?
Because only when buoyancy is equal to gravity can the ship float.
32. In what way does the word “ton” confuse mariners?
The word ‘ton’ indicates not only volume but also weight.
33. In measuring merchant ships, which does ‘ton’ indicate, volume or weight?
In measuring merchant ships, ‘ton’ indicates volume.

Passage 3
However good the systems for preventing shipwrecks and other accidents,
human errors and the power of the sea ensure that disasters will still happen. So, as
well as improving safety, efforts have been put into saving lives when things go
wrong at sea. Here you can learn how lifesaving equipment and methods have
developed, just how successful the Royal National Lifeboat Institution has been, and
how government agencies play their part in saving the shipwrecked.

The ship’s best-known piece of equipment for saving life is the lifeboat,
although it was not until as late as 1929 that regulations made it compulsory for a ship
to have enough lifeboats for everyone on board. It was argued that, if the ship took a
heavy list, it would be impossible to launch all the boats anyway. This now sounds
like an argument to have more boats rather than less!

The biggest difficulty with lifeboats has always been launching them,
especially if the sea is rough, or the ship has heeled over. Passengers or crew need to
get into the boats, which then need to be swung out over the ship’s side and then
lowered carefully into the sea. All this can be difficult and dangerous for those in the
boat if the ship is listing or the sea is rough. Along with lifeboats themselves, the
devices for lowering them, called davits, have evolved to make launching safer.

As well as lifeboats, ships carry other sorts of buoyant apparatus. On ferries

and other craft which are never too far from land, the seats on deck are designed to
float, and have lifelines attached. The hope is that rescuers will soon come along if the
vessel sinks.

Liferafts have also become very popular. They can be stored on deck easily and
quickly inflated when needed. Unlike a lifeboat, they cannot be steered, and rely on
rescuers finding them. High-sided passenger ships have marine evacuation systems,
where chutes lead down to huge liferafts.

Questions 26-30
34. What are the two factors that cause disasters to happen?
The two factors that cause Human errors and the power of the sea cause
disasters to happen.
35. When did the regulations that require ships to be equipped with lifeboats come
into effect?
The regulations that require ships to be equipped with lifeboats came into effect
in 1929.
36. In what way does the sea condition affect the launching of lifeboaits?
Rough sea makes it difficult to launch lifeboats.
37. Do passengers and crew get into lifeboats before or after the boats are launched
into the sea?
Passengers and crew get into lifeboats before the boats are launched into the sea.
38. According to the passage, how do liferafts differ from lifeboats?
Liferafts cannot be steered whereas lifeboats can.

SECTION B: WRITING
PART 4: TRANSFORMATION (10 points)
Questions 26-30
39. Ships today are better equipped than they were in the past.
 In the past ships were not as well equipped as ships today.
40. There isn’t any fresh meat left in the refrigerator.
 There is no fresh meat left in the refrigerator.
41. Never smoke in the cargo holds.
 Don’t smoke in the cargo holds.
42. MV Victory is the biggest vessel in the fleet.
 No vessels in the fleet are as big as MV Victory.
43. This manual belongs to Mike.
 This is Mike’s manual.

PART 5: PARAGRAPH WRITING (10 points)

Question 36
Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic.
Topic: Your normal working day on board

SPEAKING TEST 02

Level: 1
Duration: 14 minutes

PART 1: QUESTIONS - RESPONSES (05 points)

In this first part of the test, I'm going to ask you some questions about your duties on
board:

1. What is your rank? Cấp bậc của bạn là gì?

CHẮC LÀ CARDET
2. Who is your nearest superior? Cấp trên gần nhất của bạn là ai?
KIỂU NHƯ 2/ HOẶC 3/ OFICCER
3. What are your main daily duties? Nhiệm vụ chính hàng ngày của bạn là gì?
Trực ca, gõ rỉ, làm hàng… chém gió được thì chém không thì kêu em chưa ra
trường em chua biết. hahaa
PART 2: TOPIC PRESENTATION (10 points)
In this part, you are required to give a presentation of approximately two minutes
about the following topic:
Ship’s organization
You should say:
- The main departments of a ship -Các bộ phận chính của một con tàu (kiểu
như boong và máy. Đại loại vậy, tôi hiểu thế còn sai thì không biết )
- The head of each department -Trưởng từng bộ phận ( máy trưởng, thuyền
trưởng, bosun …)
- The main ranks of each department -Các cấp bậc chính của mỗi bộ phận
( captain, chief officer, 2/O, 3/O….. máy cũng tương tự)
- The duties of each department -Nhiệm vụ của từng bộ phận ( máy làm gì,
boong làm gì )

PART 3: DISCUSSION (05 points)

In this part, you are required to answer the questions which are thematically linked to
the topic in PART 2.

1. Who is the second in command on board the ship? Ai là người chỉ huy thứ hai trên
tàu? CHIEF OFFICER
2. Why is Master the last person to abandon the ship in case of emergencies? Tại sao
thuyền trưởng là người cuối cùng rời tàu trong trường hợp khẩn cấp?(trách nhiệm
cao nhất/ lương cao nhất =]] ..)
3. Do you think the ships in the future will have more or less crew than those now?
Why? Bạn nghĩ rằng những con tàu trong tương lai sẽ có nhiều hay ít thủy thủ
đoàn hơn so với những con tàu bây giờ? Tại sao?
(Chắc chắn là sẽ ít thủy thủ đoàn hơn, vì sau này công nghệ tiên tiến máy móc sẽ làm
việc thay con người nhiều hơn bây giờ)

LISTENING TEST 03
Level: 1
Duration: 30 minutes
PART 1: GAP FILLING (05 points)
Santiago, Chile: latitude 33 degrees south, longitude 70 degrees west
Quito, Ecuador: latitude 0 degrees, longitude (1) 79 degrees west
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: latitude 23 degrees (2) SOUTH, longitude 43 degrees west
Buenos Aires, Argentina: latitude 34 degrees south, longitude (3) 59 degrees west
Lima, Peru: latitude 12 degrees south, longitude 77 degrees west
Bogota, (4) COLUMBIA: latitude 4 degrees north, longitude 74 degrees west
Caracas, Venezuela: latitude 11 degrees (5) NORTH, longitude 67 degrees west
La Paz, Bolivia: latitude 17 degrees south, longitude 67 degrees west

PART 2: TRUE or FALSE (05 points)

Recording 2
Captain: Hi there, chief.
Chief Officer: Good afternoon, sir.
Captain: Is the route charted?
Chief Officer: Yes, sir.
Captain: It looks like we’re in the Baltic for a while.
Chief Officer: That’s right. About two weeks.
Captain: Is there ice anywhere?
Chief Officer: Not much, sir. Maybe up in Finland.
Captain: Ok, so which ports do we visit?
Chief Officer: You can see here on the chart, Riga, Tallinn, St Petersburg and
Helsinki. Then Oulu and Sundsvall. Then back to the Baltic for
Stockholm and Copenhagen.
Captain: Right, so how many sports?
Chief Officer: …..three….four…..six…..eight in all, Sir.
Captain: In five countries.
Chief Officer: No, it’s six, sir.
Captain: Ah yes, Ok. What about the distances?
Chief Officer: Let me see…….Riga to Tallinn: 291 nautical miles; Tallinn- St
Petersburg: 187; St Petersburg- Helsinki: 171; up to Oulu: 582.
Captain: So Helsinki to Oulu is 582?
Chief Officer: Yes, then to Sundsvall: 290; Sundsvall to Stockholm is 227,
and then it’s 427 nautical miles to Copenhagen.
Captain: Right. And the total?
Chief Officer: Ehh…. approximately 2,200 nautical miles.
Captain: Ok. Right, now we need to check the fuel bunkers.

Questions 6 – 10
6. The route is charted. TRUE
7. There isn’t any ice.FALSE
8. They will visit six ports in five countries.FALSE
9. The distance between Sundsvall and Stockholm is 427 nautical miles. FALSE
10. They need to check the fuel bunkers. TRUE

PART 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (10 points)

Recording 3
Chief Officer: Ah Mr. Hansen, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m the Chief
Officer. I believe you want to see some places on the ship?
Mr. Hansen: Ah yes, hello there. That’s correct.
Chief Officer: Ok, let me show you the way. First, we can look at the bridge.
Please turn right and go up these stairs one level…..it’s in front
of you there.
Mr. Hansen: Yes, I see. Very good. Everything seems to be in order. Which
way to the radio room?
Chief Officer: The radio room is on the right, and the chart room is behind us.
Mr. Hansen: I see. Is the Radio Officer in there?
Chief Officer: No, he isn’t. Let me show you the hospital.
Mr. Hansen: Certainly.
Chief Officer: Ok, go straight ahead to the end of the corridor. It’s on the
starboard side.
Mr. Hansen: All right, then. And where are the cabins?
Chief Officer: The officers’ cabins are one level below us. The ratings’ cabins
are two levels down.
Mr. Hansen: Ok.
Chief Officer: So here we have the hospital. Do you want to see inside?
Mr. Hanson: No, that’s not necessary. There is somebody in there.
Chief Officer: In that case captain Macmillan is ready to see you. Please come
this way. We can turn left here and his office is on the port side.
Captain: Very good. Thank you for showing me around.

Questions 11 – 15
11. What places do they talk about?
The radio room, the chart room, the hospital, the officers’ cabins, the ratings’
cabins, captain Mac’s office.
12. Where is the captain’s office?
On the portside
13. Where is the ratings’ accommodation?
Two levels down
14. Where is the chart room?
Behind the bridge
15. Where is the bridge?
Up the stairs

READING-WRITING TEST 03
Level: 1
Duration: 60 minutes

SECTION A: READING

PART 1: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (10 points)

Questions 1-10

26. __________ is a kind of ship designed to carry oil.

A. Ice-breaker B. Tanker C. Reefer D. Ferry
27. Different types of paint are used …………the ship is painted.
A. because B. when C. since D. what
28. …………sea, much of the Deck Department’s time is spent maintaining the ship.
A. In B. On C. Over D. At
29. The Master is an …………navigator and usually works out the best course.
A. experienced B. experiencing C. experiences D.
experience
30. Some ferries carry …………passengers and cars.
A. between B. neither C. or D. both
31. They had …………food nor water for two days.
A. or B. either C. neither D. both
32. …………passengers enjoy being at sea when it is rough.
A. Many B. A few C. Any D. Few
8. …………passengers are allowed down in the engine room.
A. Many B. No C. Not D. Any
9. Merchant ships are designed to carry goods and…………
A. Cargo B. cars C. vessels D. passengers
10. When a ship is ready, she is …………
A. being launched B. launched C. launching D. to
launch

PART 2: USE OF ENGLISH (10 points)

My wife and I have always enjoyed travelling (11) by sea, and last year we
decided to go (12) for a Mediterranean cruise. (13) Although our holiday was rather
expensive we thought that high standard of accommodation, the first- class food and
the many interesting places we saw were well (14) worth the price we paid.

We found that most of (15) the other passengers were friendly and interesting,
but there was one man, a Mr James, who irritated and annoyed us, and not (16) only
us but all the others who shared our table at dinner. Whatever subject we talked about,
it seemed that he was an expert (17) in it. He (18) had, apparently, read more books,
visited more countries and studied more languages, than anyone (19) else. After a few
days, we ate our meals in (20) silence.

PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION (20 points)

Passage 2
Since the dawn of history, boats have been used in rivers, and ships have been
used to cross seas and oceans, to carry goods and people from one place to another.

The volume of cargo carried by ships continues to increase, and ships become
larger and faster. The variety of cargo is also widening. For this reason, many ships
are built for particular cargoes. Tankers carry liquid cargo such as petroleum, and
refrigerated cargo is carried in reefers. Other ships, called bulk- carriers, carry certain
cargoes such as iron ore, grains or timber in bulk. Many vessels are built for certain
duties; tugs for towing ships, dredgers for deepening channels, and specialist crafts,
such as gas carriers, ice- breakers and floating cranes.

New types of ships include container vessels and Ro- Ro ships. Container
vessels carry large cases, or containers, of a wide variety of goods. They have a high
service speed and can be loaded and discharged very rapidly.

.Questions 21-25

21. According to paragraph 1, in what way do boats differ from ships?

Boats have been used in rivers whereas ships have been used to cross seas
and oceans.
22. What causes the size and speed of ships to change?
The continuous increase in the volume of cargo carried by ships
23. According to paragraph 2, how are tankers and reefers similar?
They are both ships built for particular cargoes.
24. What kind of ship is used to carry such cargoes as iron ore, grains or timber in
bulk?
Bulk-carriers
25. What does they in line 10 refer to?
Container vessels

Passage 3
An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a merchant ship designed
for the bulk transport of oil. There are two basic types of oil tankers: the crude tanker
and the product tanker. Crude tankers move large quantities of unrefined crude oil
from its point of extraction to refineries. Product tankers, generally much smaller, are
designed to move petrochemicals from refineries to points near consuming markets.

Oil tankers are often classified by their size as well as their occupation. The
size classes range from inland or coastal tankers of a few thousand metric tons of
deadweight (DWT) to the mammoth ultra large crude carriers (ULCCs) of
550,000 DWT. Tankers move approximately 2,000,000,000 metric tons (2.2×109
short tons) of oil every year. Second only to pipelines in terms of efficiency, the
average cost of oil transport by tanker amounts to only two or three United States
cents per 1 US gallon (3.8 L).

Some specialized types of oil tankers have evolved. One of these is the naval
replenishment oiler, a tanker which can fuel a moving vessel. Combination ore-bulk-
oil carriers and permanently moored floating storage units are two other variations on
the standard oil tanker design. Oil tankers have been involved in a number of
damaging and high-profile oil spills. As a result, they are subject to stringent design
and operational regulations.

Questions 26-30
26. How do crude tankers differ from product tankers in terms of size?
Product tankers are much smaller than crude tankers.
27. How are these two types of oil tankers different in terms of function?
Crude tankers move large quantities of unrefined crude oil from its point of
extraction to refineries whereas product tankers are designed to move petrochemicals
from refineries to points near consuming markets.
28. Are oil tankers the most efficient means used to transport oil?
No, they aren’t.
29. What can a naval replenishment oiler do?
It can fuel a moving vessel.
30. Why must the design and operation of oil tankers be stringently observed?
 Because they have been involved in a number of damaging and high-profile oil
spills.

SECTION B: WRITING
PART 4: TRANSFORMATION (10 points)
Questions 26-30
31. Who does this bag belong to?
 Whose bag is this?
32. I started working for this company a year ago.
 I’ve been working for this company for a year.
33. Because of the rough sea, the ferry couldn’t sail.
 The rough sea prevented the ferry from sailing.
34. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
 Don’t sign the delivery note before checking for damage.
35. The accident happened because the train driver ignored the warning light.
 If the train driver hadn’t ignored the warning light, the accident wouldn’t have
happened.

PART 5: PARAGRAPH WRITING (10 points)

Question 36
Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic.
Topic: Your training time on board a ship - Thời gian đào tạo của bạn trên tàu
CHƯA BAO GIỜ MÀ BẢO VIẾT 100 TỪ KHÓ NHỈ

SPEAKING TEST 03

Duration: 14 minutes

PART 1: QUESTIONS - RESPONSES (05 points)

1. How long have you been in your present job?
Bạn đã làm công việc hiện tại bao lâu rồi?
2. What do you like best about your present job?
Bạn thích gì nhất về công việc hiện tại của bạn?
3. Is there anything that you don’t like about your job? If yes, what don’t you like
about your job?
Có điều gì mà bạn không thích về công việc của mình không?Nếu có, bạn không thích
điều gì ở công việc của mình?

PART 2: TOPIC PRESENTATION (10 points) - BÀI THUYẾT TRÌNH

The advantages and disadvantages of working at sea

You should say:

- Why you decided to work at sea.
- Tại sao bạn quyết định làm việc trên biển.
- What you like about working at sea.
- Những gì bạn thích về làm việc trên biển.
- What you don’t like about working at sea.
- Điều bạn không thích khi làm việc trên biển

PART 3: DISCUSSION (05 points) ĐÂY LÀ PHẦN THẢO LUẬN. MÌNH

NGHĨ SẼ KHÔNG THI ĐÂU

In this part, you are required to answer the questions which are thematically linked to
the topic in PART 2.

1. What training courses have you taken?

Bạn đã tham gia các khóa đào tạo nào?
2. What risks does your job involve?
Công việc của bạn liên quan đến những rủi ro gì?
3. It is said that working at sea today is safer and more interesting than it used to be.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Người ta nói rằng làm việc trên biển ngày nay an toàn và thú vị hơn xưa rất
nhiều. Bạn đồng ý với ý kiến này này ở mức độ nào?

LISTENING TEST 04
Level: 1
Duration: 30 minutes
PART 1: GAP FILLING (05 points)
This part of the test consists of five questions which respectively refer to the five
blanks numbered 1-5 in the following text. Listen to Recording 1 and fill in the
blanks with the missing words. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Questions 1 – 5
1. The (1) steward is cleaning the floor.
2. The (2) master is talking with the superintendent.
3. The cadets are (3) boarding the vessel.
4. The (4) ratings have already repaired the deck crane.
5. I see smoke. Let's get the fire (5) extinguisher.

PART 2: TRUE or FALSE (05 points)

Recording 2
I sailed through the Suez Canal last month on the Milamar with a pilot on board. The
B.A. took the helm and I checked the charts. It was a big car carrier and we shipped
over 5000 cars from Italy to Dubai. Unfortunately, we had to stop at Suez because
some pirates boarded and tried to steal money from the cabins. Some ratings caught
them. We held them on board until the Coastguard arrived. The incident delayed us
for about six hours.

Questions 6 – 10
6. The speaker sailed through the Suez Canal last month on the Milamar with a
captain on board. FALSE
7. The speaker checked the charts. TRUE
8. They shipped over 5000 cars from Italy to Cuba. FALSE
9. Some pirates boarded and tried to steal diamond and jewelry from the cabins.
FALSE
10. The incident delayed them for about six hours. TRUE
PART 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (10 points)
Recording 3
Two years ago I had a terrible time in the South Pacific. I was on the refrigerator
vessel, the Cold Star. We had a full cargo of bananas and oranges, and we were on our
way to South America. I enjoyed that route and everything was fine until about three
days into the trip. A bad storm hit and damaged the vessel. The next day I discovered
that some of the cargo was wet. We lost a lot of fruit because of that storm.

Questions 11 – 15
11. What is the vessel’s name?
The Cold Star
12. What kind of cargo was carried on the vessel?
Bananas and oranges
13. Where was the vessel sailing to?
South America
14. Why was the vessel damaged?
Because a bad storm hit the vessel.
15. What happened to the cargo?
Some of the cargo was wet.

READING-WRITING TEST 04

Level: 1
 Duration: 60 minutes

SECTION A: READING

PART 1: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (10 points)

Questions 1-10

33. The ship managed to reach the port _______ she was badly damaged.
A. though B. because C. despite D. since
34. The _______ is responsible for the stowage of cargo.
A. Chief Steward B. Carpenter C. Chief Officer D. Bosun
35. _______ is a kind of vessel designed to carry perishable cargo.
A. Reefer B. Tanker C. Ice-breaker D. Ferry
36. That ship sank a mile _______ shore.
A. at B. in C. out of D. off
37. The rear part of a ship is called _______.
A. portside B. starboard side C. the stern D. the bow
38. The function of a chronometer is to _______ time.
A. measure B. hold C. invest D. put
39. The _______officer usually keeps “12 to 4” watch.
A. senior radio B. Third C. Second D. Chief
40. The ________ is in charge of life-saving equipment.
A. First officer B. Second officer C. Third officer D. Fourth
officer
41. A day at sea is divided into _______ four-hour periods.
A. four B. five C. six D. seven
42. The person in charge of the deck repairs is the _______.
A. Carpenter B. Purser C. Captain D. Second
officer

PART 2: USE OF ENGLISH (10 points)

Questions 11-20
Passage 1
When preparing to anchor, it is (11) necessary to take to the forecast a
hammer, an oil can and some goggles. Before going to the (12) forecast, asks the
engine room for power and water on deck. First, take off the covers from the hawse
and clear the spurling pipes. Then, make sure that the (13)windlass is out of gear and
the (14) brakes are on. Next, turn the windlass over slowly. While you are doing this,
oil all the moving parts. On a steam windlass, the drain cocks must be opened and the
(15)water drained off before the cocks are closed again. After seeing that the gears
are free to engage, put the windlass into (16) gear. Then, remove the devil’s claw and
the compressor bar. On receiving the order to lower away, lower the anchor until it is
clear of the hawse pipe. When you are sure that the (17) weight of the anchor is held
by the brake, take the windlass out of gear. When the order to let go the anchor is
received, (18)release the brake. As each shackle ( 27.5 metres) goes out, the forecast
(19) bell is rung (1 ring for 1 shackle, 2 rings for 2 shackles etc.). When the anchor
reaches the bottom, hoist the anchor ball or anchor lights. When enough cable has
been paid out, apply the brake and put on the compressor bar. Then inform the (20)
engine room that power and water are finished with. Finally return all the gear.

PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION (20 points)

Passage 2
The main structure of a ship is the hull. Within the hull are the tween decks or
platform on which the cargo rests. The uppermost platform or the upper deck, covers
the holds in which cargo is stowed. It is loaded and discharged either by cranes on the
quay or by the ship’s derricks. Derricks are operated by winches. The derricks are
fitted to masts which stand on the upper deck. The cargo passes into or out of the
holds through cargo hatches. At sea, the ship is controlled from the bridge by the
captain and navigation officers. The front part of a ship is called the bow and the rear
part the stern. Near the bridge is the funnel. Smoke and gases pass through the funnel
from the engine. The engine is fitted near the bottom of the ship in the engine room.
The engine drives the propeller at the stern of the ship. The anchors and cables and
the windlass are located in the bow of the ship. The right side of a ship facing the bow
is called the starboard side and the other side is the port side. The beam is the greatest
width of the ship. The draught is the depth of the ship’s bottom or keel below the
water surface. The captain and officers are accommodated in cabins. These are
located in the middle part of the ship near the bridge. The other members of the crew
live in cabins. They are usually in the rear part of the ship.

Questions 21-25
44. What is a hull?
It is the main structure of a ship.
45. Where is the cargo stowed?
It is stowed in the holds.
46. What are the two sides of a ship called?
They are the starboard side and the port side.
47. What is the greatest width of a ship called?
It is the beam.
48. How are derricks operated?
They are operated by winches.
Passage 3
 The carriage of cargo by sea is the principal reason for the existence of ship.
The officer in charge of the loading, stowage, and safe delivery of cargo is the first
mate. Before the cargo arrives the quay or “ship’s side” he will have had information
about the cargo to be loaded. Mixed cargo, such as bags of cement, motor-car tires
and crates of cotton goods, is known as general cargo. Cargo which is not in crates,
boxes, bundles or bags, such as coal, iron ore and grain, is known as bulk cargo. The
first mate draws up a cargo plan based on the information he has received of the cargo
to be loaded. It is important that, if the ship is to discharge at more than one port, the
cargo for the first port of discharge should be stowed in the upper part of the hold. In
other words, cargo which is to be discharged at the first discharging port should be
loaded last. The first mate considers the stability of the ship when cargo is loaded.
The ship must not be too stiff nor too tender to ensure that she will be safe in rough
seas. The cargo must be securely stowed in the holds so that there is no possibility of
the cargo shifting. Any movement of cargo in the ship might affect the ship’s stability
and seaworthiness. The handling of cargo into and out of the ship’s holds requires
great skill. It is the work of the stevedores. The stevedores work in gangs. Each gang
is under the charge of a gang foreman.

Questions 26-30
49. Who is in charge of the safe delivery of cargo?
The first mate is.
50. What is mixed cargo?
Mixed cargo is general cargo such as bags of cement, crates of machinery, boxes
of electrical equipment, etc.
51. What is bulk cargo?
Bulk cargo is cargo which is not in crates, boxes, brunches or bags, such as coal,
iron ore and grain.
52. Which cargo is stowed first?
The cargo which is to be discharged at the last discharging port.
53. Why must the cargo be securely stowed in the holds?
The cargo must be securely stowed in the holds so that there is no possibility of
the cargo shifting.

SECTION B: WRITING
PART 4: TRANSFORMATION (10 points)
Questions 26-30
54. In spite of the bad weather, our ship continued sailing.
Although the weather was bad, our ship continued sailing.
55. When the ship is repaired, she will be put on sale.
 After being repaired, a ship will be put on sale.
56. They had to spend two days discharging the cargo last week.
 It took them two days to discharge the cargo last week. They built the tanker for six
months.
 The tanker was built for six months.
57. A windlass raises and lowers the anchors.
 The function of a windlass is to raise and (to) lower the anchor.

PART 5: PARAGRAPH WRITING (10 points)

Question 36
Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic.
Topic: How to become a professional sailor.
Làm thế nào để trở thành một thủy thủ chuyên nghiệp.

There are hundreds of thousands of people who enjoy sailing as a hobby, but some
take it to the next level and become professional sailors, captaining vessels on
cruises. It’s a challenging, fun, and exciting career if you love the water and the
outdoors. The basics can be learned in short course that include basic boat handling,
how to tie all those knots and water safety, you will need to practice and gain the
experience to become proficient before you can qualify for advanced training. Learn
the basics of navigation. You will need to know to read charts, plot courses and
navigate a boat using the techniques of celestial navigation. This requires a solid
knowledge of trigonometry and basic mathematics. Learning to read navigation
charts is also essential but involves more than just knowing what the symbols mean.
You must be able to relate them to your surroundings, not only to plot your course,
but to anticipate and avoid dangers.

Có hàng trăm nghìn người thích chèo thuyền như một sở thích, nhưng một số người
đưa nó lên một tầm cao mới và trở thành thủy thủ chuyên nghiệp, chỉ huy các con tàu
trong các chuyến du ngoạn. Đó là một nghề nghiệp đầy thử thách, thú vị và thú vị nếu
bạn yêu thích nước và các hoạt động ngoài trời. Bạn có thể học những kiến thức cơ
bản trong khóa học ngắn hạn bao gồm cách điều khiển thuyền cơ bản, cách thắt tất cả
các nút thắt đó và an toàn dưới nước, bạn sẽ cần thực hành và tích lũy kinh nghiệm để
trở nên thành thạo trước khi có thể đủ điều kiện tham gia khóa đào tạo nâng cao. Tìm
hiểu những điều cơ bản của điều hướng. Bạn sẽ cần biết đọc biểu đồ, vẽ đồ thị và điều
hướng một con thuyền bằng cách sử dụng các kỹ thuật điều hướng thiên thể. Điều này
đòi hỏi một kiến thức vững chắc về lượng giác và toán học cơ bản. Học cách đọc các
biểu đồ điều hướng cũng rất cần thiết nhưng liên quan đến nhiều thứ hơn là chỉ biết ý
nghĩa của các ký hiệu. Bạn phải có khả năng liên hệ chúng với môi trường xung
quanh, không chỉ để vạch ra lộ trình của bạn mà còn để lường trước và tránh những
nguy hiểm.

SPEAKING TEST 04
 Level: 1
Duration: 14 minutes

PART 1: QUESTIONS - RESPONSES (05 points)

In this first part of the test, I'm going to ask you some questions about the deck
department
1. Name the main ranks of the deck department?
Kể tên các bậc chính của bộ phận boong?
2. Who is in charge of the deck department?
Ai phụ trách bộ phận boong?
3. Who is your nearest superior?
Cấp trên gần nhất của bạn là ai?

PART 2: TOPIC PRESENTATION (10 points)

In this part, you are required to give a presentation of approximately two minutes
about the following topic:
Describe different types of rope
You should say:
- How many types of rope there are.
- Có bao nhiêu loại dây.
- What each type of rope is used for.
- Từng loại dây dùng để làm gì.
- Why every sailor has to know about rope’s characteristics.
- Tại sao mọi thủy thủ phải biết về đặc điểm của dây thừng.

PART 3: DISCUSSION (05 points)

In this part, you are required to answer the questions which are thematically linked to
the topic in PART 2.

1. What is the most well-known of all types of natural fiber ropes?

Loại nào nổi tiếng nhất trong tất cả các loại dây thừng sợi tự nhiên?
-A well-known rope of natural fibre rope is Manila.

2. What are the advantages of Synthetic ropes?

Ưu điểm của dây thừng tổng hợp là gì?
-They are strong and elastic and they are resistant to the action of water.

3. Where is wire rope used?

Dây cáp được sử dụng ở đâu?
-Wire rope is used on board ship, particularly for standing rigging, mooring lines
and for cargo handling.
Dây cáp được sử dụng trên tàu, đặc biệt là cho giàn khoan đứng, dây neo và để xếp dỡ
hàng hóa.

LISTENING TEST 05

Level: 1
PART 1: GAP FILLING (05 points)

Questions 1 – 5
Let me briefly show you the Control Room equipment. This ship is a so-called MO
ship. The main engine can be (1) operated from three places: the Bridge, here in the
Control Room, and locally.
We usually operate the main engine from the Bridge while at sea. We have to operate
locally when the (2)remote control system breaks down. But special skills are
required for that. We check and practice local operation before entering and leaving
port.
The main engine is a Hitachi B&W 8S80MCE. Its CSO is 18,071 kilowatts at 69.7
RPMs. The diameter of the (3) cylinders is 800mm, and the piston stroke is 2,592
mm.
The main engine and most auxiliary machine are operated and turned on and off here
in the Control Room. We use the MO system so we don’t need to check it while at
sea. All of the Engine Room crewmembers engage in (4) maintenance work. An
engineer and an oiler assigned to an MO watch have to check and maintain the main
engine and the equipment in the Engine Room. Whenever the MO (5) alarm rings,
they have to respond to it.
PART 2: TRUE or FALSE (05 points)
Recording 2
C. stew: Here are the goods that you ordered. Please take the ones with your
name or rank written on them.
Cruz: These are mine. Three cartons of cigarettes and three cases of cola.
Santos: These three cases of juice and the case of cup-of-noodles are mine. Do
you always deliver the goods after leaving port?
C. stew: Sure. I usually take orders before entering port, and then I send them
by telex to a ship chandler. The ship advances the payments, and then
we withdraw what you owe from your salary.
Santos: Can we buy anything?
C. stew: In general, yes. Groceries, cigarettes, and soap are the most common
items. You can also buy electrical appliances if you don’t mind paying
high prices.
Cruz: I did not order any this time. But next time, can I buy fresh foods such
as milk, eggs, or vegetables?
C. stew: Sure. You can make special orders. But we serve such food almost
every day. We keep them in the Chamber, so you can ask the steward
 to give you some, and you can store them for a few days in the
refrigerator.
Santos: Is the Chamber partitioned?
C. stew: Yes, it’s partitioned into four rooms. You have the Lobby, the meat
section, the fish section, and the vegetable section.

Questions 6 – 10
6. There are three cartons of cigarettes and three cases of cola. TRUE
7. The goods orders are sent to a ship chandler by telex. TRUE
8. Electrical appliances are the most common items. FALSE
9. Fresh foods such as eggs and vegetables are mentioned in the conversation.
TRUE

10. The Chamber is divided into three sections. FALSE

PART 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (10 points)

Recording 3
1/eng: Here’s your new workplace, The Persian Adventure’s Engine Room.
Santos: Oh, the engine is huge! The room is bigger, brighter, and quieter than I
thought.
1/eng: It isn’t very noisy at port, but it become quite noisy at sea. So be sure
to wear earplugs when you work in here. It is important to keep the
lighting equipment well maintained for safety reasons. Since you are in
charge of electricity, you are also responsible for the safety of the
workplace.
Santos: My job seems challenging and I’m excited. By the way, did you
change the main Engine fuel oil from heavy fuel oil to diesel oil before
entering port?
1/eng: We used to do that, but FO valves have improved recently. We can
now use heavy fuel oil even while in port. Remember to always keep
the FO pump working.
Santos: Where are the cargo pumps? I don’t see them.
1/eng: For safety reasons, they are in the Pump Room in another section. All
lights in the Pump Room are gas tight.
Santos: How do you switch pumps?
1/eng: We use the No. 1 Group when outbound, and the No. 2 Group when
inbound. We switch pumps while warming up the engine before we
leave port.
Santos: Do the two diesel generators run the same way?
1/eng: The Second Engineer, who is in charge of the diesel generators, adjusts
their operating times according to his work plan.
Santos: Does the maintenance plan apply to the main engine and to all of the
important auxiliary machines such as the generators, the air
compressors, and the boilers?
1/eng: You got it! Proper maintenance is essential for safe and economical
navigation.
Questions 11 – 15
11. Where are the speakers?
In the Engine Room.
12. How big is the engine?
It is huge.
13. Why are the cargo pumps in another section?
Because of safety reasons.
14. Who is responsible for the diesel generators?
The Second Engineer.
15. What three examples of important auxiliary machines are given?
Generators, air compressors, and boilers.

READING-WRITING TEST 05

Level: 1
SECTION A: READING

PART 1: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (10 points)

Questions 1-10

43. They _______ change the ship’s course because there was a terrible storm
coming.
A. must B. had to C. have got to D. should
44. _______ you please pass me the compass?
A. Would B. Do C. Are D. May
45. The survivors are being transferred _______ the MV Irene this very moment.
A. at B. in C. out D. on
46. The crew _______ a medical check-up every three months.
A. undergo B. undergoes C. has undergone D.
undergone
47. ________ is a kind of vessel designed to carry passengers.
A. Tug B. Reefer C. Ferry D. Tanker
48. _______ is when the entire ship lifts vertically and drops down.
A. Heaving B. Yawing C. Surging D. Rolling
49. We paint and scrape _______ hull of this ship.
A. a B. an C. any D. the
50. The deck department _______ the responsibility for ship handling and general
maintenance.
A. have B. has C. is having D. has had
51. _______ refers to the rotation around a large low pressure area.
A. A cyclone B. An anti-cyclone C. A depression D. A front
52. _______ is the left hand side of a ship facing forward.
A. Stern B. Abaft C. Port side D.
Starboard side

PART 2: USE OF ENGLISH (10 points)

Questions 11-20
Passage 1
National and international (11)requirements governing equipment, musters,
drills and training should be strictly complied with.

Shipboard emergency training schemes (12) should take account of the

IMO/ILO Document for guidance: An international maritime training guide (1985 or
later edition).

Seafarers should be informed of the location to which they must go on (13)

hearing the emergency signal and of their duties when they arrive (14) at that station.
The location should be (15) well marked.

The (16) master should ensure that a muster list is complied and kept up to
date and that copies are displayed in conspicuous places throughout the ship. The
muster list should contain details of the general (17) alarm signal and other
emergency signals and the action to be taken (18) when such signals are activated.
The means by which the order to abandon ship is given should also be included. The
muster list should indicate the individual duties of all personnel (19) on board and all
crew members should be given written details of their own duties.

All seafarers (20) concerned should muster at a drill wearing the appropriate
clothing.

PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION (20 points)

Passage 2
Cargo ships make up the largest group of transport ships. On the one hand, all
cargo ships are divided into two types - dry cargo ships and tankers. On the other
hand, cargo ships may be divided into universal ships designed to carry general
cargoes and specialized ships designed to carry one definite type of cargo. Such
specialized ships as bulkers, timber carriers, reefer ships, tankers have long been
known.

Bulkers (or bulk carriers) are intended for the carriage of grain, ore, sugar,
coal, cement and other bulk cargoes. They are single-decked ships of large size, with
no tweendecks in their holds but fitted with special cargo handling equipment such as
grabs, suction plants, etc.

Reefer ships are designed to carry vegetables and fruits, cooled and
refrigerated cargoes, that's why they are fitted with the refrigeration plant which can
keep as low temperature as -18°C, -30°C for a long period. Reefers have higher
speed to deliver perishables in time.

Timber carriers carry timber in logs, as well as technological chip. Their main
cargo handling equipment is heavy cranes, derricks and loaders. Some of the timber is
carried on deck.

Tanker is designed to carry oil and oil products of several grades

simultaneously. It is one-deck vessel mostly with aft location of the engine room and
bridge superstructure. The bridge is connected to the forecastle by the catwalk. The
cargo spaces are tanks, all tankers being provided with pipelines and pumps. There
are gas carriers for the carriage of liquefied natural gases (LNG) and liquefied
petroleum gases (LPG).

Questions 21-25
58. What two main groups are cargo ships divided into?
Dry cargo ships and tankers.
59. What is the difference between universal and specialized cargo ships?
Universal ships are designed to carry general cargoes while specialized ships are
designed to carry one definite type of cargo.
60. Describe a bulk ship.
It is a single-decked ship of large size, with no tweendecks in its holds but fitted with
special cargo handling equipment.
61. Why is the refrigeration plant installed in reefer ships?
To maintain cool temperatures for perishable food preservation.
62. How is the bridge connected to the forecastle?
By the catwalk.
Passage 3
It was on 1st May 1915, that the Lusitania, a magnificent passenger liner, set
sail from New York with about two thousand people on board. A week later, the
passengers were looking forward to arriving in Liverpool when suddenly and without
any warnings, two torpedoes were fired from a German U-boat. They ripped the liner
and caused a huge explosion. A great pillar of water and shattered wood rose high into
the sky. The ship went out of control as its engines were damaged. It sped through the
sea at more than 36 km/h for what seemed like an endless ten minutes.

Most of the lifeboats were smashed against the side of the ship and could not
be lowered. When the ship finally slowed down, the crew and passengers struggled to
release some lifeboats and rafts. There was insufficient room in the lifeboats for
everyone on board.
 Captain Turner remained on the bridge of the ship to see to the safe evacuation
of the passengers and the crew. He stayed with the ship to the last. Eighteen minutes
after the ship was hit, it sank. Many passengers were still on board. Dozens of fishing
boats and small crafts rushed to the rescue. The death toll stood at 1,198.

Questions 26-30
63. What caused the explosion?
Two torpedoes fired from a German U-boat caused the explosion.
64. What happened to the ship?
The ship went out of control and later sank.
65. Why was there not enough room in the lifeboats for everyone?
Most of the lifeboats were smashed and could not be lowered.
66. How many people died in that tragedy?
1,198 people died.
67. Which sentence shows that Captain Turner was an honorable and respectable
man?
‘He stayed with the ship to the last.’

SECTION B: WRITING
PART 4: TRANSFORMATION (10 points)

Example
Question: He works very carefully.

Answer: He is a very careful worker.

Questions 26-30
68. I’d like some salad, please.
 Can I have some salad, please?
69. When you hear the alarm, proceed to your muster station.
 You must go to your muster station when you hear the alarm.
70. Passengers were taught how to act in case of emergency by the crew.
 The crew taught passengers how to act in cases of emergency.
71. The passenger ship’s length is 294.13m.
 The passenger ship is 294.13m long
72. What would you like to drink?
 What do you want to drink?

PART 5: PARAGRAPH WRITING (10 points)

Question 36
Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic.
Topic: Day-to-day duties of an OS
Nhiệm vụ hàng ngày của một thủy thủ
Write your answer on your answer sheet.

SPEAKING TEST 05

Level: 1
Duration: 14 minutes

PART 1: QUESTIONS - RESPONSES (05 points)

In this first part of the test, I'm going to ask you some questions about the deck
department

1. Who is the head of the deck department?

The Chief Officer is the head of the deck department.

2.What is he responsible for?

He is responsible for cargo handling, maintenance plan and crew living.

3.Who does he report to?

He reports to the Master.

PART 2: TOPIC PRESENTATION (10 points)

In this part, you are required to give a presentation of approximately two minutes
about the following topic:

Emergencies at sea
You should say:
- What kinds of emergencies at sea there are.
 Man overboard, fire on board, collisions with other vessels and with
static objects like jetties, illness and disease on board, piracy, leaking,
sinking, damage done by weather, attacks by animals/fish etc.
- Why ship crew need to take training courses on safety and emergency
procedure.
  To be equipped with necessary skills to handle any emergency or
unusual situation that can occur on-board their ship and to be
informed of any new regulations, procedures or equipment.
- How you call for help in an emergency at sea.
 Sending a distress alert using VHF radio;
 Sending a voice Mayday or Pan-Pan message;
 Using a mobile phone off the coast in an emergency;
 Firing a flare.
An emergency happens when people are put in danger with little or no warning at
sea. The most common emergencies that arise concern unexpected events such as
high winds and seas, accidents at sea, fire, man overboard, and serious injury or
illness. In order to handle medical problems or emergencies at sea, the crew is
screened for good health, physical conditioning, and the ability to swim and stay
afloat in the open ocean. The crew is trained to handle the canoe in rough ocean
conditions, and the canoe is stocked with safety equipment, including water-pumps,
fire extinguishers, life jackets, safety harnesses and nets, a man-overboard float
tethered to the stern of the canoe, and equipment to give the canoe's position in an
emergency (GPS, Argos, EPIRB). Radio equipment allows communication with an
escort boat or land stations.
There are three levels of emergency and they are announced by different call signs:
Mayday (repeated three times) is used for ‘grave and imminent danger to life or
vessel’. Pan-pan (repeated three times) is for ‘an emergency on board but no
immediate danger to anyone’s life or to the vessel’. Sécurité (repeated three times) is
the least urgent and it is used for ‘important safety information’. The emergency VHF
channel is almost always Channel 16.

PART 3: DISCUSSION (05 points)

In this part, you are required to answer the questions which are thematically linked to
the topic in PART 2.

1. What is the VHF channel for emergencies?

Channel 16 (one six)
2. What color flare signals distress?
Red
3. With what message marker do you start a call for an urgent safety message?
Pan-pan, pan-pan, pan-pan