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Two seafarers are discussing an accident. Where did the motorman leave his lit cigarette?
In the mess room.
In his cabin.
In the engine-room.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The crew have come to a training session.
The crew are about to go to a training session.
The crew have been to a training session.
Choose the correct word(s). The loading of cargo will continue ____ the weekend.
At.
In.
Up.
Of.
Choose the correct word(s). We met a lot of interesting people ____ our last voyages.
During.
Above.
While.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
He has been ironing for longer than 3 hours.
He was busy ironing at 9:00 am.
He will be ironing in 3 hours time.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. How many pirate attacks took place this year?
pirate attacks.
Answer
Choose the correct word(s). The pilot’s delayed arrival made us ____ later than expected.
To berth.
Berth.
Berthed.
Berthing.
Choose the correct word(s). The Officer of the Watch ____ been informed.
Has.
Was.
Is.
Will.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Every week.
The machine’s broken.
Next to the computer.
Because he hasn’t been issued with them yet.
Choose the correct word(s). What ports ____ during the voyage?
Did your ship call at.
Your ship called at.
Do your ship call at.
Your ship will call at.
Choose the correct word(s). The helicopter ____ fly because of the dense fog.
Can’t.
Can not do.
No can.
Can no.
Choose the correct word(s). To make drills more effective, a scenario of the emergency should be decided ____ the drill.
Before.
On.
At.
Choose the correct word(s). There’s a coffee break ____ the morning.
In.
To.
Between.
At.
What nationality are most of the people who work in Housekeeping?
Indonesia.
Philippines.
India.
China.
The survival craft equipment is being checked. What’s the problem with the mirror?
It’s rusty.
It’s damaged.
It’s missing.
Choose the correct word(s). The movie tonight lasts ____ two hours.
For.
After.
Since.
During.
Choose the correct word(s). The goods ____ in time.
Will be delivered.
Have delivered.
Are delivering.
Deliver.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ you have designated security duties?
Do.
Had.
Were.
Are.
Choose the correct word(s). The passengers are due to disembark ____ three hours.
In.
At.
During.
On.
A cadet is asking about different currencies. What currency is the 100 note?
Igor is handling over the watch. What time did they reduce speed?
05:15.
23:00.
02:30.
Choose the correct word(s). Information about the muster station is posted ____ the passenger’s cabins.
In.
On.
Out.
Up.
Choose the correct word(s). Have you ____ the checklist in the ship security plan?
Seen.
Saw.
See.
Seeing.
Choose the correct word(s). Liquid bulk cargo is carried ____ tankers.
In.
At.
Of.
The Watch Officer is discussing a problem with the Captain. What type of problem is it?
There’s a problem with the echo-sounder.
There’s a problem with the power supply.
There’s a problem with the agent.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ you doing in the office?
What are.
Where are.
When are.
Choose the correct word(s). We don’t have ____ containers.
Many.
Lots.
Much.
Choose the correct word(s). Compared to planes and lorries, shipping is ____ form of transport.
The greenest.
Greener.
The most greener.
More greener.
Two seafarers are talking on the deck. What did the seafarer see in the ocean?
A broken-up cargo vessel.
Yellow rubber ducks.
A whale.
Choose the correct word(s). The lifeboats have already been ____.
Launched.
Launches.
To launch.
Launching.
Choose the correct word(s). You are proceeding ____ a dangerous speed.
At.
In.
On.
Choose the correct word(s). I’m expecting a call ____ my wife.
From.
Around.
On.
Of.
A crewmember is describing an accident. What did a member of the forward mooring team notice?
Drums of dangerous chemicals had split.
There was a problem with the ventilation system.
The vessel was taking in large amount of water.
Choose the correct word(s). Who is responsible ____ the use of the communication equipment in an emergency?
For.
From.
At.
To.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Yes, I’ll bring it over to you.
I think it’s the cheese.
To check my hair and makeup of course.
I left them in the cabin.
Choose the correct word(s). The hoses have ____.
Been pressurised.
Been pressurise.
Being pressurised.
Being pressurise.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
It was built in 2012.
Most of them are Filipino.
Yes, we are heading for the nearest port now.
We’re carrying coal.
Choose the correct word(s). One of the guests was arguing with the purser ____ his final account.
About.
Around.
Above.
Against.
What does the woman think is missing?
Two crewmembers are discussing the effects of the sun. What is the advice?
To stay out of the sun.
To wear a hat.
To use sun cream.
Choose the correct word(s). How long have you been working ____ at sea?
At.
On.
For.
In.
A guest is talking to a waiter. What does she want?
A rare steak.
A lamb chop.
A well done steak.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
I think it was that new cadet.
It’s over there on the desk.
No, it’s going to take a while.
There’s plenty of it, but poor quality.
Choose the correct word(s). Both vessels were equipped ____ operational radars.
With.
By.
In.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ the night there was a blackout on board.
During.
About.
Away.
At.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The vessel is being repaired.
The vessel ought to be repaired.
The vessel has been repaired.
Choose the correct word(s). What is the latest information ____ the storm?
About.
Off.
For.
Choose the correct word(s). The bosun is the crewmember ____ job it is to organize deck maintenance.
Whose.
Which .
Who.
Where.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear.
Answer
Choose the correct word(s). The hawse pipe needs a little grease.
A little.
Few.
Many.
A lot.
Choose the correct word(s). The new cook on board is the best ____ we’ve ever had.
We’ve.
We’d.
We’re.
We’ll.
Choose the correct word(s). I’ll keep watch ____ the 3rd Officer relieves me.
Until.
Through.
During.
Choose the correct word(s). The new 3rd Engineer is even ____ the previous one.
Lazier than.
Lazy than.
The laziest as.
More lazy as.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ did you last check the lifeboat inventory?
When.
Who.
What.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Yes, I’m on my way now.
I believe it’s next month.
A few of the rusty ones.
The Chief Engineer is talking to the 3rd Engineer about the cook. Why is the cook pouring vodka on the deck?
He’s trying out a new method to remove rust.
Because the vodka is no good to drink.
Because he believes it’s good luck.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The fire drill took place over half an hour ago.
The fire drill is still taking place at 10:30 am.
The fire drill will take place in thirty minutes.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. How heavy are the containers?
lbs.
Answer
Two crewmembers are talking about an injury. How did the man cut himself?
Using a tool.
When he fainted.
He was shaving.
A guest is complaining. Why did she have to wait so long for food?
They’re very busy in the galley.
They’ve run out of tuna.
The burger took a long time to cook.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
It has just taken an hour to put out the fire.
The fire will have been put out by 19:00 hours.
It took almost an hour to put out the fire.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ the Ship Security Officer accountable to the Master?
Answer
Choose the correct word(s). The fenders floated ____ from the ship.
Away.
Among.
About.
Apart.
Choose the correct word(s). What ____ the cause of the main engine failure?
Do.
Are.
Is.
Does.
The AB is talking to the Captain about his health. What is the AB unable to do?
Start his watch.
Take certain medication.
Finish his watch.
Choose the correct word(s). Most oil spills occur ____ routine cargo operations and bunkering.
During.
While.
Because.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
Some guests have ordered a fruit platter.
Some guests are ordering a fruit platter.
Some guests are going to order a fruit platter.
Choose the correct word(s). Will you ____ the galley and storerooms?
Answer
Choose the correct word(s). Every seafarer ____ travel as light as possible – it’s a work trip and not a holiday!
Has to.
Need to.
Should to.
Must to.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear.
.
Answer
Choose the correct word(s). I will ____ thirty years old on Monday.
Be.
Having.
Have.
Been.
Choose the correct word(s). The height of the waves forced us ____ course.
To alter.
Altering.
Altered.
Alter.
A steward is discussing dancing with a guest. Where are the dance classes?
In the Blue Lounge.
In the Pink Ballroom.
In the bar.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. How far from the harbour entrance will they reduce speed?
.
.
Answer
Which trip takes 3 hours?
Choose the correct word(s). The helicopter ____ fly because of the dense fog.
Can’t.
No can.
Can not do.
Can no.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ you going to leave the port on Friday?
Are.
Can.
Do.
Will.
Choose the correct word(s). You can close the holds after the heavy-lifts ____ loaded.
Have been.
Were.
Will be.
Are being.
Choose the correct word(s). I’m expecting a call ____ my wife.
From.
Around.
Of.
On.
Choose the correct word(s). These records are maintained on board ____ at least a 12 months period.
For.
Since.
While.
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12.02.2025
Choose the correct word(s). ____ the pirates caught in the end?
Correct answer:
Had.
Your Answer:
Were.
The correct answer should be "Were", as the sentence does not have "Been" for sticking "Had" to it.
Were the pirates caught in the end?
or
Had the pirates been caught in the end?
Correct answer:
Had.
Your Answer:
Were.
The correct answer should be "Were", as the sentence does not have "Been" for sticking "Had" to it.
Were the pirates caught in the end?
or
Had the pirates been caught in the end?
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