(B)
My father was chief engineer of a merchant ship, which was sunk in Word War Ⅱ, The book Night of the U-boats told the story.
Memories
In September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea, where my father’s ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be kept with him at all times and keep him sale.
Then I remember my mother lying face down, sobbing. She had heard from a friend that the ship had been sunk by a torpedo(鱼雷).
I can remember the arrival of the telegram (电报), which in those days always brought had news. My grandmother opened it. It read, "Safe. Love Ted."
My most vivid memory is being woken and brought down to sit on my father’s knee, his arm in a bandage.
He was judged unfit to return to ea and took a shore job in Glasgow for the rest of the war. For as long as I can remember, he had a weak heart. Mother said it was caused by the torpedoes. He said it was because of the cigarettes, whichever, he died suddenly in his early 50s.
Ten years later I read Night of the U-bouts and was able to complete the story.
Torpedo
One torpedo struck the ship; Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the engines to slow the ship making it easier for it to be abandoned.
By the time he got on desk (甲板) he was alone. Every lifeboat was gone except one which had stuck fast. When he tried to cut it free, it swung against the ship, injuring his hand and arm. He had no choice but to jump—still with the photograph in his pocket.
Three days later, he and other survivors were safe in Glasgow. All 23 with him signed the back of the photograph.
A Toast
In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in hand; I have wondered how I would have dealt with an explosion, a sinking ship, a jump into a vast ocean and a wait for rescue Lest(以免)we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war.
What can we know about the author’s father after his ship was attacked（）
A:He lost his arm. B:He repaired the engines. C:He managed to take a lifeboat. D:He was the last to leave the ship.
Text 3 One of the oldest seafaring ships in the world has been reconstructed after seven years’ patient archaeological work. The ship, a 60- foot sailing vessel, sank off the coast of Cyprus in the days of Alexander the Great around the year 300 B.C. Its discovery and restoration have now thrown new light on the ancient trade routes and shipbuilding techniques. What makes the Cyprus ship so informative is the remarkable state of preservation--mainly due to an unusual feature of its design. The hull was sheathed on the outside with lead that was fixed to the timber with bronze tacks which helped the wooden frame survive 2000 years under the sea. The first clue to the wreck’s existence came in’ 1964 when a sponge diver from the present- day resort of Kyrenia came across a pole of amphorae (ancient storage jugs). Unfortunately his diving air supply ran out just at that moment, so that he had no time to mark the spot. It took him three years and hundreds of dives before he chanced upon them again. He reported his find to an underwater archaeological team from the University of Pennsylvania which was surveying the Cypriot coasts for wrecks. After checking his description, the team decided to concentrate their resources on the Kyrenia ship, and over the next two years a team of no fewer that 50 archaeologists and divers took part in the excavation. With the help of a metal detector, the team discovered that wreckage lay scattered over a 2000 - square - foot area, often buried beneath sand and sea - weed. Each item was carefully photographed in its place, and a system of plastic grids stretched over the whole site so that it could be accurately mapped. More than 400 amphorae lay buried in the sand. The ship had been carrying a cargo of wine and almonds. More than 9000 of these were found in or nearby the amphorae, their outer shells still perfectly preserved. As well as these, there were 29 stone grain mills, being carried both as cargo and as ballast. These were carefully stored in three rows parallel to the axis of the keel. As well as the main cargo, there were other small finds. Four wooden spoons, four oil jugs, four salt dishes and four drinking cups suggested the number of crew on the ship s last voyage. There was an axe, and near the intricately carved mast lay a wooden pulley, used to raise and lower the yard. A bronze cauldron, used perhaps to prepare the crew’ s meals was also lying in the wreck. Of five bronze coins found, none dated earlier than 306 B.C. Carbon - 14 analysis of the almond cargo pinpointed their date at about 288 B. C. , but that of the ship’ s planking suggested an earlier of 370 B. C. Thus the Kyrenia ship was more than 80 years old the day she sank-a long life for a wooden hull and proof of the good craftsmanship of her builder.
The approximate date of the shipwreck could be decided from（）
A:the dates on the coins found B:the analysis of the age of the materials from which the ship was built C:the scientifically - determined age of some of the cargo D:a knowledge of the date of the building of the ship together with her known age
One morning a boy of twelve was standing at the foot of the stairway up to tile S. S. Panama. Suddenly he saw a small fire at one end of that ship. It was a good thing that he did, because there was nobody else around, and in no time, the small fire grew dangerously big.
Seeing the small fire, the boy shouted at the top of his voice. He woke up the port workers living nearby, who were enjoying a Sunday morning in bed.
The S.S. Panama was one of the six ships in the port, where there were lots of old buildings, shops and houses nearby. The S. S. Panama was carrying oil, paint and paper from ports in the Far East.
The fire burned lots of paper, which was why it spread very quickly. The end of the ship was now- black with smoke, but thanks to the boy, the fire did not reach the paint or the oil.
The boy was also lucky, because his father was pleased rather than angry with him.
The S.S. Panama was ______.
A:a shop B:a port C:a building D:a ship
Voyage to Antarctica
Antarctica is not an easy place to get to, but increasing numbers of people visit Antarctica every year. People join the organized voyage guided by experts that are a mixture of seasoned seafarers, and ice or wildlife experts.
Passenger ships of many different sizes sail to Antarctica. The choice of ship can make a big difference to your journey and experience.
First of all, Antarctic voyages are not like the other, more well-known, trips to warmer climates that have discos and other types of entertainment. The larger the ship, however, the more likely it will be that entertainment is provided.
What you will find on the voyage are a number of experienced cruise guides working on the ship. They will tell you about various aspects of Antarctic history and natural history.
Rules made by the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) cover such things as the size of the cruise ship allowed to enter Antarctic waters and also personal conduct at landing sites in Antarctica. This is a voluntary organization and it is well respected. You should always make sure that the ship / tour company you use to go to Antarctica is a member of the IAATO.
One of the main rules that will affect your visit is that only 100 passengers at any one time may be landed in any one place in Antarctica. If you are on a small ship of up to 100 passengers, then you have the chance to go ashore every time. If the ship is larger, then there will be less opportunity for landings. Surprisingly, though, there are a number of people who go to Antarctica and never leave the ship: the choice is obviously yours.
Which of the following statements might the author agree with
A:Few people are interested in Antarctica. B:People should not leave the ship during the trip. C:Ships going to Antarctica should obey certain rules. D:The bigger the ship is, the better you will enjoy your trip.
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new computer system has been designed to stop ships sinking. The greatest danger
to a holed vessel is that flooding of its compartments will make the
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because of loss of {{U}}?(53) ?{{/U}}.
? ?Pacer System of
Burlington, Massachusetts has now refined a system devised by a reserve U.S.
Navy officer, Stephen Drabouski. The computer is programmed with every possible
eventuality of flood damage. Once the actual damage is keyed into the computer
the operator is told by the computer {{U}}?(54) ?{{/U}} the implications
are—and what can be done to re-establish the vessel.
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the American aircraft carrier USS Midway have {{U}}?(55) ?{{/U}} that the
re action time to damage can be cut to a fiftieth. An incident was simulated in
which the ship was {{U}}?(56) ?{{/U}} by two Exocet missiles causing
flooding to 30 {{U}}?(57) ?{{/U}} receipt of the flood damage information
in the damage control centre to a full printout of damage, effects,
{{U}}?(58) ?{{/U}} countermeasures and an assessment of the result of the
countermeasures.
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?{{/U}} the computer program the damage control officer took four and a
quarter hours to establish the effects, of the damage and another four hours
{{U}}?(60) ?{{/U}} a decision could be taken on countermeasures.
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control officers with advice, they do not, of course, have to {{U}}?(62)
?{{/U}} the information. Quite often the " {{U}}?(63) ?{{/U}} solution"
will be unacceptable for operational reasons. When that happens the system can
be asked for alternatives or the operator {{U}}?(64) ?{{/U}} interrogate
the computer to find out what would happen if the officer’s {{U}}?(65)
?{{/U}} solution was put into action.
A:ship B:computer C:system D:automobile
According to China’s Maritime Code, the responsibilities of the carrier with regard to the ( 1 ) covers the entire period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time the carrier has taken over the goods at the ( 2 ), until the goods have been delivered at the ( 3 ). The responsibility of the carrier with respect to ( 4 ), covers the period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time of loading of the goods onto the ship until the time the goods are discharged (5). During the period the carrier is in chare of the goods, the carrier shall be liable for the loss of or damage to the goods.
2（）
A:port of loading B:port of discharge C:ship’s rail D:alongside ship
According to China’s Maritime Code, the responsibilities of the carrier with regard to the ( 1 ) covers the entire period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time the carrier has taken over the goods at the ( 2 ), until the goods have been delivered at the ( 3 ). The responsibility of the carrier with respect to ( 4 ), covers the period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time of loading of the goods onto the ship until the time the goods are discharged (5). During the period the carrier is in chare of the goods, the carrier shall be liable for the loss of or damage to the goods.
3（）
A:port of loading B:port of discharge C:ship’s rail D:alongside ship
According to China’s Maritime Code, the responsibilities of the carrier with regard to the ( 1 ) covers the entire period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time the carrier has taken over the goods at the ( 2 ), until the goods have been delivered at the ( 3 ). The responsibility of the carrier with respect to ( 4 ), covers the period during which the carrier is in charge of the goods, starting from the time of loading of the goods onto the ship until the time the goods are discharged (5). During the period the carrier is in chare of the goods, the carrier shall be liable for the loss of or damage to the goods.
5（）
A:from container yard B:from CFS C:from the door D:from the ship
(B)
My father was chief engineer of a merchant ship, which was sunk in Word War Ⅱ, The book Night of the U-boats told the story.
Memories
In September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea, where my father’s ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be kept with him at all times and keep him sale.
Then I remember my mother lying face down, sobbing. She had heard from a friend that the ship had been sunk by a torpedo(鱼雷).
I can remember the arrival of the telegram (电报), which in those days always brought had news. My grandmother opened it. It read, "Safe. Love Ted."
My most vivid memory is being woken and brought down to sit on my father’s knee, his arm in a bandage.
He was judged unfit to return to ea and took a shore job in Glasgow for the rest of the war. For as long as I can remember, he had a weak heart. Mother said it was caused by the torpedoes. He said it was because of the cigarettes, whichever, he died suddenly in his early 50s.
Ten years later I read Night of the U-bouts and was able to complete the story.
Torpedo
One torpedo struck the ship; Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the engines to slow the ship making it easier for it to be abandoned.
By the time he got on desk (甲板) he was alone. Every lifeboat was gone except one which had stuck fast. When he tried to cut it free, it swung against the ship, injuring his hand and arm. He had no choice but to jump—still with the photograph in his pocket.
Three days later, he and other survivors were safe in Glasgow. All 23 with him signed the back of the photograph.
A Toast
In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in hand; I have wondered how I would have dealt with an explosion, a sinking ship, a jump into a vast ocean and a wait for rescue Lest(以免)we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war.
What can we know about the author’s father after his ship was attacked（）
A:He lost his arm. B:He repaired the engines. C:He managed to take a lifeboat. D:He was the last to leave the ship.
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