Disagree with the statement as in the model. Work in pairs.

- This structure is always fitted with the fog signal(seldom).

- On the contrary (on the contrary – напротив), it isn't always fitted with the fog signal. It is seldom fitted with the fog signal.

- The log was repaired yesterday (the day before yesterday).

- On the contrary, it wasn't repaired yesterday. It was repaired the day before yesterday.

- The papers will be sent tomorrow (next week).

- On the contrary,they won't be sent tomorrow. They will be sent next week.

1. A new expedition will be arranged next year (in two years).

2. The course is often hampered by icebergs (sometimes).

3. These islands were discovered by the Russian explorers in the 19th century (in the 18th century).

4. The vessel was detained in Norway yesterday (a week ago).

5. The fairway will be closed tomorrow (in an hour).

6. Radio communication is usually established with the shore stations (rarely).

7. I am sometimes asked about that voyage (often).

8. The holds will be sealed in 30 minutes (in 2 hours).

9. The cargo was fastened 3 hours ago (yesterday).

10. The sound signals are always given in this case (often).

11. The life-boats were launched 20 minutes ago (half an hour ago).

12. All hands job will be ordered in an hour (in 2 hours).

3. Fill in with or by according to the model.

Дополнение с предлогом by впредложении с глаголом в страдатель-номзалогевыражает действующее лицо или силу, а дополнение с предло-гом with – орудие действия (устройство, материал, ингредиент).

- This vessel is equipped … modern devices.

- This vessel is equipped with modern devices.

- The cargo was loaded … the port workers.

- The cargo was loaded by the port workers.

1. This method of defining the ship's position is used … many seamen nowadays.

2. The light-buoy was fitted … the fog siren.

3. The deck cargo will be unloaded … the crew.

4. The note was written … the pencil.

5. The new text-book will be written … our professor.

6. The navigation bridge is equipped … up-to-date instruments.

7. The order was given … the captain.

8. The boiler will be repaired … our engineers soon.

9. The port was approached … a sailing ship.

10. Such problems are usually solved … our second mate.

11. The fairway was marked … the buoys.

12. The port is equipped … floating and travelling cranes.

4. Change the following sentences. Use the necessary tense: is / am / are + V₃;
was / were + V₃; will be + V₃. Work according to the model.

- The departureof the ship was prohibited yesterday (tomorrow).

- The departureof the ship will be prohibited tomorrow.

1. The visual signal is usually given here (an hour ago).

2. The cadets will be invited to the meeting tomorrow (yesterday).

3. The ice-breaker was followed by the container-ship yesterday (next week).

4. The holds are often searched by the customs officers (last week).

5. A pilot will be met at the gangway in 5 minutes (always).

6.  I am always reported about the weather situation (in an hour).

7. The documents were delivered yesterday (tomorrow).

8. The important data will be obtained next month (last month).

9. The doctor is often looked for (yesterday).

10. The gyro-compass was repaired last week (next week).

11. Auto-pilot will be used in an hour (often).

12. Fish catch is usually measured in tons (yesterday).

Make up possible sentences.

1. The captain 2. The pilot 3. The ship 4. The seamen 5. The holds 6. The bridge

will be taken were ordered will be searched is called was equipped are loaded

by the customs officers. by the Harbour Master. with timber. all hands job. on board at the port entrance. with modern instruments.

Ask a special question according to the model.

- The fairway is closed by the port authorities. – Why?

- Why is the fairway closed by the port authorities?

 

- The hold will be sealed soon. – When?

- When will the hold be sealed?

 

1. The ship's course was hampered by the ice. – Why?

2. The navigational warnings were received at 5 pm. – When?

3. The life rafts will be launched in 10 minutes. – When?

4. The course will be plotted northwards. – Where?

5. This receiver is often tuned. – How often?

6. Murmansk was founded in 1916. – When?

7. The provisions were refreshed in the last port of call.– Where?

8. All the cargo will be fastened properly. – How?

9. Weather reports are always transmitted at this time. – When?

10. The arrival was delayed by the storm. – Why?

11. Loading will be completed tomorrow. – When?

12. Searchlights are usually switched on in this case. – When?