3. Match the phrases with the pictures.

is reading a manual	is painting the wall	is steering the vessel	is boarding the vessel
is cleaning the cabin	is writing a letter	is checking the charts	is carrying a pot
is repairing the radio	is sweeping the deck	is testing the alarms	is loading the cargo

4. Complete the sentences using Present Continuous.

Example: The steward ……… the flow. (clean)

The steward is cleaning the floor.

1. The Master with the superintendent. (talk)

2. The Radio Officer to the radio. (listen)

3. The ship Into Hong Kong harbour. (sail)

4. The cadets the vessel. (board)

5. We ashore. (go)

6. They for the Chief Mate's instructions. (wait)

7. The ratings the deck crane. (repair)

8. The engineer the radar. (test)

9. The engineers the engine room. (check)

10. The 2^nd Officer the route on chart. (plot)

11. The Chief Engineer the auxiliary engine. (repair)

5. Choose the correct verb tense.

1. The Chief Mate (watches / is watching) the radar at the moment.

2. The Cook always (goes / is going) ashore for supplies.

3. The engineers usually (meet / are meeting) in the office on Fridays.

4. The 2nd Officer (steers / is steering) the vessel at the moment.

5. The steward (cleans / is cleaning) the officers' cabins right now.

6. The Chief Cook (prepares / is preparing) chicken for tonight's dinner.

7. The Surveyor (smokes / is smoking) a packet of cigarettes every day.

8. We (listen / are listening) to the radio every night at 7 O'clock.

9. When you (hear / are hearing) the alarm, go to your muster station.

10. Look out! The cargo (falls/ is falling)!

11.Listen! The alarm (sounds / is sounding).

12.The 2^nd Engineer usually (repairs / is repairing) the main engine.

6. Answer the questions. Use the Present Continuous or the Present Simple.

1. What are you doing?

2. What does the Helmsman do?

3. Are you working at the moment?

4. What is your job?

5. Is the vessel moving?

6. Does your vessel operate in the Atlantic?

7. What cargo is the ship carrying?

8. What cargo does the ship usually carry?

9. Are you smoking?

10. Do you smoke?

11. Is the 3d Officer taking bearings at the moment?

12. What do the navigators do when on watch?

7. Complete the dialogues by choosing a phrase from the box and putting the verb in brackets into the Present Continuous.

1. Yes, of course. I (not / plot) the route.

2. It's OK. The Cook (prepare) it for you.

3. Yes, he is. He (check) the immersion suits.

4. No, they aren't. They (lubricate) the pumps in the engine room.

5. But I (not / repair) it. It's in good serviceable condition.

6. That' good. It (not / operate) properly.

7. But you (not / use) them.

h) No, they aren't. They (work) on deck.

i) Yes, he is friendly. He (give) instructions to navigators now.

j) Sure. I (finish) my work just now.

k) For the main one. He (overhaul) it right now.

1) No, he isn't. He (not / work) at the moment.

1. A: Is the Chief Engineer busy?

B:

2. A: The Abs are cleaning the holds.

B:

3. A: We can help you to repair this equipment. B:

3. A: He wants to overhaul the pump.

B:

5. A: Is your new Chief Mate OK?

B:

6. A: I would like to have fish for dinner.

B:

7. A: Can I have this chart now?

B:

8. A: No, you mustn't take this box. There are necessary instruments there. B:

9. A: Is the 2^nd Officer responsible for the main or auxiliary engine? B:

10.A: Is the bosun in the storeroom?

B:

1 I .A: Can you help me to take bearings?

B:

12. A: The pumpmen are speaking on deck.

B: