Transcript Tomislav Skračić, MA Undergraduate English Course for

Tomislav Skračić, MA
Undergraduate English
Course for
MARINE ENGINEERS
2nd Semester
Essential reading:
SPINČIĆ, A., An English Textbook For Marine
Engineers I., Pomorski fakultet, Rijeka 2008.
LUZER, J., SPINČIĆ, A., Gramatička vježbenica
engleskog jezika za pomorce, Pomorski
fakultet, Rijeka 2003.
EXERCISE 1 – Give short definitions of the following
terms:
a) THE STRESS =
b) THE TOUGHNESS =
c) THE DIRECT-REVERSIBLE ENGINE =
d) THE STROKE =
e) THE CONDENSER =
EXERCISE 1 – KEY
a) THE STRESS =internal force in a material which tends
to resist deformation when subjected to external forces
b) THE TOUGHNESS =the property of a material to absorb
a great deal of energy without fracturing; the material
doesn't tend to fracture under impact load
c) THE DIRECT-REVERSIBLE ENGINE =which is
designed to rotate in either the clockwise and counterclockwise direction
d) THE STROKE =the travel of the piston between its
extreme points (between TDC and BDC)
e) THE CONDENSER =part of the steam plant where
steam is converted back into water
EXERCISE 2 – Name at least 5 stationary components
of the engine
EXERCISE 3 – Name at least 5 physical properties of
materials
EXERCISE 2 – Name at least 5 stationary components
of the engine
KEY: bedplate, piston rings, fuel injector, scavenge
ports, cylinder head, turbocharger, crankcase…
EXERCISE 3 – Name at least 5 physical properties of
materials
KEY: colour, specific heat, density, thermal conductivity,
electrical conductivity, coefficient of expansion, melting
point…
EXERCISE 4 – Turn the following sentences into a
passive construction:
1. The arrival of the Bosun has not interrupted the Chief
Officer.
……………………………………………………………………..
2. An electrically driven pump is taking the fuel oil from the
tank.
…………………………………………………………………......
3. The main boiler will provide steam for the cargo pumps.
……………………………………………………………………..
4. Can we use cooling water from the engine for heating
purposes?
……………………………………………………………………..
5. When you run the motor, it pulls the chain.
……………………………………………………………………..
EXERCISE 4 – Turn the following sentences into a
passive construction – KEY
1. The arrival of the Bosun has not interrupted the Chief
Officer. >>> The Chief Officer has not been interrupted
by the arrival of the Bodun.
2. An electrically driven pump is taking the fuel oil from the
tank. >>> The fuel oil from the tank is being taken by an
electrically driven pump.
3. The main boiler will provide steam for the cargo pumps.
>>> Steam for the cargo pumps will be provided by the
main boiler.
4. Can we use cooling water from the engine for heating
purposes? >>> Can cooling water from the engine be
used for heating purposes?
5. When you start the motor, it pulls the chain. >>> When
the motor is started, the chain is pulled.
EXERCISE 5 – Complete the sentences using one of
these verbs in the passive: DAMAGE, SEE, REMOVE,
CARRY OUT, KEEP.
1. When the overhaul _________________________ her
owners decided to increase her speed.
2. The ship _________________________ in a storm last
night.
3. All her derricks _________________________ recently.
4. She is far from being new, but she _______________
well _______________ by her crew.
5. The traditional freighter _______________ hardly
_______________ nowadays.
EXERCISE 5 – Complete the sentences using one of
these verbs in the passive: DAMAGE, SEE, REMOVE,
CARRY OUT, KEEP – KEY
1. When the overhaul was carried out her owners decided
to increase her speed.
2. The ship was damaged in a storm last night.
3. All her derricks have been removed recently.
4. She is far from being new, but she is well kept by her
crew.
5. The traditional freighter can hardly be seen nowadays.
EXERCISE 6 – Put the verbs in brackets into
correct future form:
a) He hasn't studied hard. He ____________ (FAIL) his exams.
b) Can you phone me later? Sure, I __________ (PHONE)
tonight.
c) I feel a bit hungry. I think ____________ (HAVE) something to
eat.
d) I've decided to re-paint this room.
- What colour ____________ (you/PAINT) it?
e) We ____________ (GO) to the theatre this evening.
f) I haven't got any money. Don't worry, I ____________ (LEND)
you some.
g) I think he ____________ (LIKE) the present you bought him.
h) We need some bread for lunch.
- I ____________ (GO) to the shop and get some.
EXERCISE 6 – Put the verbs in brackets into
correct future form – KEY
a)
b)
c)
d)
He hasn't studied hard. He is going to fail his exams.
Can you phone me later? Sure, I will phone tonight.
I feel a bit hungry. I think I will have something to eat.
I've decided to re-paint this room.
- What colour are you going to paint it?
e) We are going to the theatre this evening.
f) I haven't got any money. Don't worry, I will lend you some.
g) I think he will like the present you bought him.
h) We need some bread for lunch.
- I am going to the shop and get some.
EXERCISE 7 – Complete the sentences using the
correct modal verb:
1. This young boy ____________ climb the mast when he
was 8. (ability)
2. You ____________ tell anyone what I said. (prohibition)
3. We ____________ start to prepare for our exam.
(suggestion)
4. Marko ____________ to work on deck with the seaman.
(obligation, future)
5. Sally ____________ come on board. (advice, past)
6. The sky is pretty cloudy. It ____________ rain. (possibility)
7. The Bosun ____________ speak four languages. (skill)
EXERCISE 7 – Complete the sentences using the
correct modal verb – KEY
1. This young boy was able to climb the mast when he was
8. (ability)
2. You must not tell anyone what I said. (prohibition)
3. We should start to prepare for our exam. (suggestion)
4. Marko will have to work on deck with the seaman.
(obligation, future)
5. Sally should not have come on board. (advice, past)
6. The sky is pretty cloudy. It may / might rain. (possibility)
7. The Bosun can speak four languages. (skill)
EXERCISE 8 – Underline the correct verb:
a) The Third is extremely ill, we must / should call the
b)
c)
d)
e)
doctor.
If there is fire, you must / can leave the building quickly.
You mustn't / shouldn't open the door on an aeroplane
when it is in the air.
You can watch the film but you have to / mustn't clean
the deck first.
When I was fifteen, I had to / should be home by 10
p.m.
EXERCISE 8 – Underline the correct verb – KEY
a) The Third is extremely ill, we must call the doctor.
b) If there is fire, you must leave the building quickly.
c) You mustn't open the door on an aeroplane when it is in
the air.
d) You can watch the film but you have to clean the deck
first.
e) When I was fifteen, I had to be home by 10 p.m.