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The __________ connects various parts of the hull, providing structural sup-
port. (
кница)
The __________ is essential for draining water off the deck. (шпигат)
On the __________, sailors can keep watch and relax when off duty. (ют)
The __________ is located on the front part of the ship, above the bow. (палу-
ба бака)
2) Match the terms with their definitions:
1. Пиг тейл
A. The left side of a ship when
facing forward
2. Стрингер
B. The part of the ship where the
captain's quarters are located
3. Лагa
C. A log or journal kept by the
ship's crew
4. Кильсон
D. A secondary structural element
on the keel
5. Спонсон
E. A structure extending from the
side of a ship, typically for stability
Answers:
1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E
3) Fill in the blanks with the correct terms and articles:
The sailor tied _________ to the rigging for extra security.
The engineer checked _________ for any signs of wear.
The captain reviewed ________ before making his decision.
_________ needed reinforcement after the storm.
The new _________ provided better stability for the vessel.
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4) Translate the following sentences from English to Russian:
The starboard side of the ship is usually marked with green lights.
The wild cat is used for handling the anchor chain.
The gear mechanism in the engine room needs maintenance.
The forecastle deck is where the crew often gathers.
The scupper helps prevent water from accumulating on the deck.
Answers:
Правый борт судна обычно обозначается зелеными огнями.
Цепной барабан используется для управления якорной цепью.
Приводной механизм в машинном отделении нуждается в обслуживании.
Палуба бака - это место, где часто собирается экипаж.
Шпигат помогает предотвратить скопление воды на палубе.
5) Provide synonyms or antonyms for the following terms:
Port side (левый борт)
Forecastle deck (палуба бака)
Scupper (шпигат)
Answers:
Synonym: Left side, Antonym: Starboard (правый борт)
Synonym: Bow deck, Antonym: Quarterdeck (ют)
Synonym: Drain, Antonym: Flood
Reading Tasks
1) Read the following passage and answer the questions:
"The keel of a ship is the backbone that runs along the bottom, providing struc-
tural integrity. Above the keel lies the keelson, a reinforcing structure. The forecastle
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deck, located at the bow, is where many crew activities take place. On the port side,
the ship is often marked with red lights, whereas the starboard side is marked with
green. Scuppers are crucial for preventing water accumulation on the deck."
Questions:
What is the purpose of the keel?
Where is the forecastle deck located?
What color is used to mark the starboard side?
Answers:
The keel provides structural integrity.
The forecastle deck is located at the bow.
Green.
Read the sentences and determine if they are true or false:
The keelson is located above the keel. (True)
The starboard side is marked with red lights. (False)
The forecastle deck is where the captain’s quarters are located. (False)
2) Choose the correct answer:
What helps prevent water from accumulating on the deck?
A. Keelson
B. Scupper
C. Stringer
Which side of the ship is marked with green lights?
A. Port side
B. Starboard
C. Quarterdeck
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Where is the forecastle deck situated?
A. At the stern
B. Amidships
C. At the bow
Answers:
1-B, 2-B, 3-C
Speaking Tasks
Discussion
Discuss with your partner the importance of various parts of a ship, such as the
keel, stringer, and scupper. How do these components contribute to the ship’s safety
and functionality?
Role Play:
Imagine you are a shipbuilder explaining the features of a new vessel to a cli-
ent. Use terms like keel, forecastle deck, starboard, and port side in your explanation.
Description:
Describe a typical day on a ship, including activities on the forecastle deck,
tasks involving the wild cat, and navigation using the starboard and port sides.
Lesson 2
Vocabulary
A-Bracket –двухлапый кронштейн
Beam – бимс (поперечная балка, поддреживающая крышу надстройки или
палубу)
Bollards – кнехты
Cable – кабель
Connector – коннектор (разъем)
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Crane – кран (например, гидравлический)
Deck eye – палбуная проушина
Deep tank – диптанк (цистерна для водяного балласта или жидкого топли-
ва)
Pillar – пиллерс (несущий элемент, на который укладываются бимсы)
Pin – пин (пины в кабеле)
Primer – праймер (или грунт)
Rudder blade – перо рулевого устройства
Sea chest – кингстонный ящик
Superstructure – надстройка
Trim – дифферент (разница осадок судна носом и кормой)
Weather deck – открытая палуба
Lexico-Grammatical Tasks
1) Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.
Beam
надстройка
Pillar
дифферент
Primer
кнехты
Cable
перо рулевого устройства
Pin
пиллерс
Deep tank
кингстонный ящик
Crane
двухлапый кронштейн
Connector
палубная проушина
A-Bracket
открытая палуба
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Deck eye
бимс
Bollards
коннектор
Trim
пин
Weather deck
кран
Sea chest
праймер
Rudder blade
диптанк
Superstructure
кабель
2) Complete the sentences using the correct word from the list.
The ______________ supports the ship’s superstructure. (Pillar)
A ______________ is used to apply a base layer of paint. (Primer)
The ______________ connects different sections of the deck. (Connector)
______________ are used to secure a ship at the dock. (Bollards)
The ______________ holds large quantities of liquid below deck. (Deep tank)
3) Form a sentence using each word in its correct context.
Beam: The beam was crucial for maintaining the ship’s structural integrity.
Rudder blade: The rudder blade helps steer the ship.
Sea chest: The sea chest allows seawater to enter the ship’s cooling system.
Superstructure: The superstructure includes the bridge and other upper parts of
the ship.
Cable: The cable was used to lift the cargo onto the deck.
Reading Tasks
1) Read the passage about shipbuilding and answer the questions that follow.
"In modern shipbuilding, the ______________ is essential for structural stabil-
ity. The ______________ is applied before the main paint layer to protect the metal.
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______________ ensure that the ship remains balanced and stable in the water. The
______________, found at the bow, allows water to enter and exit the ship’s sys-
tems."
Questions:
What is applied to protect the metal before the main paint layer?
Where is the sea chest located?
What role does the trim play?
2) Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
"The ______________ connects the superstructure to the main deck. It is im-
portant to regularly check the ______________ for corrosion. The ______________
is a flat structure extending across the ship, providing support to the upper decks."
Questions:
What connects the superstructure to the main deck?
a. Beam
b. Cable
c. Pin
What should be regularly checked for corrosion?
a. Primer
b. Connector
c. Pillar
What provides support to the upper decks?
a. Beam
b. Deck eye
c. Weather deck
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3. True or False
Read the statements and mark them as True or False.
The primer is used after the main paint layer. (False)
The weather deck is located below the main deck. (False)
Bollards are used to secure a ship at the dock. (True)
Speaking Tasks
1. Describe and Explain
Describe the function of each component in a shipbuilding context using the
provided words. For example: "The pillar supports the weight of the deck and ensures
the stability of the superstructure."
2. Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast the uses of a beam and a pillar in ship construction. Dis-
cuss their roles and why both are necessary.
3. Scenario-Based Discussion
Imagine you are an engineer on a ship. Explain to a new crew member how to
check and maintain the connectors and cables. Discuss the importance of regular
maintenance for safety.
Grammar Tasks
1) Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: in, on, at, under, above, between,
beside.
The connector is located ______________ the beam and the pillar.
The rudder blade is ______________ the back of the ship.
The deep tank is ______________ the main deck, storing water.
2) Rewrite the following sentences in the passive voice.
The crew secures the ship with bollards.
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The ship is secured with bollards by the crew.
The engineer applies the primer before painting.
The primer is applied by the engineer before painting.
The captain checks the trim regularly.
The trim is checked regularly by the captain.
Lesson 3
Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.
Beam
пиллерс
Pillar
диптанк
Primer
праймер
Cable
бимс
Pin
кабель
Deep tank
пин
Crane
кран
Connector
кнехты
A-Bracket
коннектор
Deck eye
палубная проушина
Bollards
кингстонный ящик
Trim
шпигат
Weather deck
надстройка
Sea chest
шестерня/привод/устройство
Rudder blade
пиг тейл
Superstructure
палуба бака
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Pig tail
стрингер
Stringer
киль судна
Log
двухлапый кронштейн
Keel
дифферент
Keelson
открытая палуба
Bulb
перо рулевого устройства
Knee
спонсон
Sponson
лагa
Wild cat
кильсон
Jumper
бульб
Forecastle deck
правый борт
Gear
кница
Star board
цепной барабан
Port side
перемычка
Quarterdeck
левый борт
Scupper
ют
1) Complete the sentences using the correct word from the list.
The ______________ supports the ship’s superstructure. (Pillar)
A ______________ is used to apply a base layer of paint. (Primer)
The ______________ connects different sections of the deck. (Connector)
______________ are used to secure a ship at the dock. (Bollards)
The ______________ holds large quantities of liquid below deck. (Deep tank)
The ______________ helps the ship steer in the water. (Rudder blade)
The ______________ lifts heavy cargo onto the deck. (Crane)