Online testing: Test for Cruise Ship Staff, Assessing Professional English Language (Marlins)

Most of the waste we produce on land eventually reaches the sea, [Select]theneitherbesidesalso through deliberate dumping or from run off through drains and rivers. Oil spills cause [Select]biga lotmanygreat harm to the marine environment – but are only responsible for about 12 % of the oil running into the sea each year. Solid garbage also finds its way to the sea. Plastic bags are often found [Select]preventingdisallowingprohibitingblocking the airways of many marine species including whales, dolphins, seals and turtles. Also, approximately 80 % of urban [Select]sewagedamagewreckageblockage discharged into the Mediterranean Sea is untreated or under treated. Tiny animals such as plankton absorb these chemicals before being eaten by fish.

There are several reasons why Filipinos [Select]domakecallapply good cruise ship employees. Firstly, the Philippines has a strong maritime heritage, so many islanders are still drawn to a seafaring life. [Select]AlthoughInspiteIn additionHowever , Filipinos speak English (the official language of the Philippines) and are renowned for providing service with a smile – two skills that are important when [Select]servicinglisteningdealingsupporting. Similarly, Indonesians, Indians and Malaysians have an excellent reputation in the tourism and hospitality industry and many cruise lines have [Select]employmentemployedemployemployable officers or run regular recruitment drives in Asia. New cruise ship employees will undertake a residential training course to equip them with all the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful life at sea.

It is tempting to fill a suitcase with everything when you are going on holiday, but certain items are [Select]forbidbannedunableprohibit on cruise ships. Fire is one of the biggest safety risks at sea, so do not [Select]applypackplugput a travel iron and kettle. Instead, hang your dinner jacket and party frock in the shower and bring a small bottle of anti-wrinkle clothes spray. Bring your favourite teabags and head off to the self-service buffet for some [Select]boiledcookedsteamedstewed water. The idea of opening a bottle of wine in your cabin sounds nice, but the use of corkscrews and other sharp objects is prohibited. The [Select]exitrefusalallowanceexception to this rule is nail scissors and tweezers for personal grooming.