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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015.

Second Semester

Marine Engineering

HS 6252 — TECHNICAL ENGLISH FOR MARINE ENGINEERING – II

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 marks)

1. Identify the words in column A and match with their meanings in column B :

)24( 21 =×

A B

(a) incredible increase rapidly

(b) proliferated strong opinion

(c) conviction seeing as a whole

(d) holistic unbelievable

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions : )24( 21 =×

—————–– the summer —————–– 1985 several American and French

scientists sailed —————–– the last known location of the Titanic before it

sank, hopeful —————–– finally locating the wreckage.

3. Write the correct numerical expressions for the following : )24( 21 =×

Eg: a tank with a capacity of 100 litres

Ans : a 100 litre tank

(a) a building with 12 storeys

(b) a project worth three billion

(c) a pole which is 10 metres long

(d) a container with 1000 litres oil.

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4. Complete the sentences using the correct tense form of the verbs in brackets :

)24( 21 =×

(a) An earth quake of 8.9 magnitude —————–– (rock) Japan and a

tsunami —————–– (ravage) its coastline.

(b) While I —————–– (watch) the sea, I —————–– (see) a powerful

wave from the sea moving towards the shore.

5. Form new words by adding suitable prefixes to the words given and frame

sentences using any two words : )24( 21 =×

(self- sub- super- pre)

(a) conductor

(b) centred

(c) marine

(d) condition.

6. Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of words in bold (adjective,

noun or verb) : )24( 21 =×

(a) The company —————–– the products in a cargo ship.

(b) Science Fiction is based on the imagined —————–– discoveries of the

future.

(c) The vessel has to enter the harbour but it was not allowed —————––.

(d) The wrecked ship was drowned in water. It found a —————–– bed.

7. Change the following sentences to the passive form : (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) The captain averted the accident on seeing the iceberg.

(b) Cruise ships have attracted people interested in travelling these days.

8. Use the following words in sentences both as a noun and a verb : (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) Contact

(b) Wheel.

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9. The causes and effects are given in two columns. Rewrite them using the

following expressions : (use an expression only once) )24( 21 =×

(As a result, due to, caused by, because of, consequently)

(a) The workers were careless/there was a leak of poisonous gases.

(b) The oxides of carbon pollute the atmosphere/it gets heated.

(c) Polluted water is dumped into the sea/ the marine creatures are affected.

(d) The driver was careless/ the accident happened.

10. Fill in the blanks with the correct words taken from the box : )24( 21 =×

Determine, congested, navigate, mariners, destination

GPS provides the fastest and most accurate method for mariners to

—————––, measure speed, and —————–– location. It is important in

marine for the ship’s officer to know the vessel’s position while in open sea and

also in —————–– harbours and waterways. While at sea, accurate position,

speed, and heading are needed to ensure the vessel reaches its —————–– in

the safest, most economical and timely fashion that conditions will permit.

PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 marks)

11. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below :

With increasing disposable incomes and a flourishing economy, holidaying

remains a popular trend driving travel and tourism. Indian travellers continue

to spend lavishly on travel and are keen to explore newer destinations. Travel

is further promoted by addition of capacity by airlines which are offering value

fares to the booming population of Indian travellers. Domestic tourism also has

grown in a big way with increased holidaying.

Ministry of Tourism, in efforts to tap the potential markets, extended the

facility for Visa on Arrival (VOA) to a further six countries, in addition to the

existing five in 2011. On top of the incredible India campaigns, the government

continued to raise interest in India by conducting trade shows in many

countries including Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangkok, Los Angeles, New York, and

Port of Spain. State governments are planning to promote each state as a

destination for different form of niche tourism. In line with this, the North-east

region would be promoted as a destination for adventure tourism and Jammu

and Kashmir would be promoted as a destination for pilgrimage tourism.

Medical tourism or health tourism is often described as rapidly growing

segment in the country. India is adequately equipped with state-of-the-art

hospital infrastructure and facilities to treat many critical illnesses. By now,

India has been able to establish as a favourite destination for many complex

surgeries like cosmetic surgery, joint replacement surgery, cardiac surgery and

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like at very low cost in comparison to the developed countries. This indeed

gives great momentum for the hospitals in particular and tourism in general.

Many specialised hospitals and tour operators have already come up to

promote the medical tourism.

The core of wellness tourism in India is the ancient medical system of

Ayurveda combined with the system of Yoga. Indeed, many states in the

country have already taken great strides to promote wellness as a tourist

product. Wellness tourism may be described as travelling for the purpose of

revitalizing one’s health and spiritual well-being especially through alternative

healing practices.

India is often termed as hotspot of bio-diversity and this rich natural heritage

is unparalleled in many ways. Such valuable resource base gives impetus for

the practice of variety of alternate tourism forms and many of which are

already in existence. The national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere

reserves and a multitude of other natural settings are indeed avenues for not

only learning and experiencing the natures’ splendidly and life systems but

also a major source for great variety of adventure offerings

The urge for adventure is there in every human-being. Perhaps due to this

innate nature of man that adventure tourism is one of the most popular niche

segments of tourism industry. It is both a leisure pastime and serious hobby

and entails in general travelling to remote areas and exotic places to indulge in

learning and experiencing through activities with offering of higher risk and

thrills. Owing to India’s enormous geo-physical diversity, it has taken a big

shape over the years. Adventure tourism is very much a part of India’s tourism

policy and almost every State has definite programme to identify and promote

its adventure tourism potential.

The time has come to duly acknowledge the potential of tourism in the

development schemes of the country and position of as one of the engines of

socio-economic progress. While it may not be a panacea, it is certainly an

effective tool to negotiate with many issues of development that the country is

facing today. The Central and State Governments must come up with more

inclusive tourism policies and programmes to take the momentum forward and

derive better synergy of tourism and development. There is no dearth of

attractions, resources or manpower; rather the country has all of that in plenty

and in huge diversity. Leveraging these vast resource bases of the country for

building a qualitatively better and stronger tourism industry should provide a

winning proposition for all stakeholders, especially the common man.

(a) Choose the correct answer : (8)

(i) Which reason is not be the correct reason for travel?

(1) Flourishing economy of India

(2) Offers given by airlines

(3) Booming population of India

(4) Interest to explore new places.

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(ii) The effort taken by the ministry of tourism to promote tourism is

(1) Opened new hospitals

(2) Offered low airfare

(3) Conducted trade shows in countries

(4) None of the above

(iii) The state governments have come forward to

(1) promote the state for its own niche tourism

(2) open new pilgrimage centres

(3) construct good hotels

(4) attract business people

(iv) Which of the following does not come under wellness tourism?

(1) Alternative healing practices

(2) Cardiac surgery

(3) Revitalizing one’s health

(4) Spiritual wellbeing.

(v) India is a favoured destination for medical tourism than other

developed nations because

(1) very efficient doctors are here

(2) medical facilities are at a low

(3) cost hospitals are of international standard

(4) medicines are easily available.

(vi) The word “panacea” means

(1) good and efficient

(2) that which will solve the problem

(3) very difficult

(4) bold and strong

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(vii) Adventure tourism has good scope in India because of its

(1) vast land mass

(2) hills and mountains

(3) bio-diversity

(4) ceo-physical diversity

(viii) Improving tourism industry in India lies in

(1) utilizing all resources

(2) constructing more tourist resorts

(3) building more hospitals

(4) educating more people in organising tours.

(b) Read the following chart and interpret it in a paragraph (100 words) : (8)

The foreign tourists who visited India during the months in 2012 and

2013 are given in lakhs. Write a short description interpreting the data.

Give four recommendations to improve tourism in India.

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12. (a) Read the passage and answer the question below :

From time to time new boat building methods are touted as a

breakthrough in boat construction. There have been several such

methods of fiberglass construction that have proven to be less than

advertised. The term FRP is generally accepted to mean fibre reinforced

plastic. The names fibreglass reinforced polyester, resin glass, and glass

reinforced plastic (GRP) are also used. This material is plastic and is

unique in that it is made by the user in situ. It is composed of a series of

reinforcements and liquid chemicals which when brought together in

specific proportions can be formed into strong, solid but flexible shapes.

By varying the quantities of the main components, the finished product

can achieve different properties to suit the desired application.

2012 2013

Jan. Feb

Ç.

Mar. April May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

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The material has been developed over the last forty years to have many

varied characteristics. A crude use is the casting of ornaments in slow

setting, filled resin with no reinforcement, aviation is at the other end of

the technology spectrum where whole wings of military fighters are made

of carbon fibre reinforced plastic. At the low technology end the property

of faithful reproduction is employed while at the other a very strong

lightweight structure is made to exacting standards. In between are

manufacturers of motor car bodies, furniture, pre-fabricated buildings

and boats who use combinations of the properties of faithful reproduction

and strength to varying degrees.

By changing the chemical composition of the resins and varying the

reinforcements, properties of finished FRP may be designed to suit

different applications. These may be heat or fire resistance, resistance to

acids and fuels, or to be taste and odour free for water or fish tanks.

Historically, FRP as a boatbuilding material was developed for military

purposes in North America in the late 1940’s. Early hulls were made by

draping the reinforcement over a pattern made of wood (male mould) and

painting on the resin. This was an era before catalysts were developed

when strong sunlight was used to make the composition harden. This is

called “curing”. From these crude beginnings faster curing resins were

developed followed by contact moulding with female moulds (materials

laid on the inside) for mass production.

Soon decks and interiors were being made of FRP so that boats were no

longer hand crafted in wood, piece by piece but bolted and bonded

together on an assembly line. The cost saving was realized by the

boatbuilding industry in the developed world to the extent that today

yachts, motorboats and small workboats in FRP are more popular than

wooden boats. FRP boats now available range in size from rowing boats

of 2 m to naval minesweepers of 80 m length and types from yachts

through commercial fishing boats to harbour tugs. In terms of materials

and modern production technology Sweden, France, United States and

Great Britain have the most to offer.

The prime reason in developed countries for the change to FRP was lower

production costs for small boats built in series. Industrialized countries

have the advantage of low raw materials costs (resin and reinforcement)

but the disadvantage of high labour costs. Therefore the opportunity to

change from labour intensive methods to a faster and less skilled

productions system was attractive.

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It must be emphasized that a certain level of technical expertise is

needed when attempting to build boats in FRP together with a basic

understanding when embarking on a boatbuilding programme.

(i) Answer the following questions : (5 × 2= 10)

(1) How is fibreglass made?

(2) How are wings of the military fighter made?

(3) What are the other items made of fibreglass with medium

strength?

(4) What properties can be made by changing the chemical

composition of the resins?

(5) Why have the developed countries changed to FRP?

(ii) Write a short history of boat building from the 1940s. (6)

Or

(b) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :

Many great inventions are initially greeted with ridicule and disbelief.

The invention of the airplane was no exception. Although many people

who heard about the first powered flight on December 17, 1903 were

excited and impressed, others reacted with peals of laughter. The idea of

flying an aircraft was repulsive to some people. Such people called Wilbur

and Orville Wright, the inventors of the first flying machine, impulsive

fools. Negative reactions, however, did not stop the Wrights. Impelled by

their desire to succeed, they continued their experiments in aviation.

Orville and Wilbur Wright had always had a compelling interest in

aeronautics and mechanics. As young boys they earned money by making

and selling kites and mechanical toys. Later, they designed a newspaper-

folding machine, built a printing press, and operated a bicycle-repair

shop. In 1896, when they read about the death of Otto Lilienthal, the

brothers’ interest in flight grew into a compulsion.

Lilienthal, a pioneer in hang-gliding, had controlled his gliders by

shifting his body in the desired direction. This idea was repellent to the

Wright brothers, however, and they searched for more efficient methods

to control the balance of airborne vehicles. In 1900 and 1901, the Wrights

tested numerous gliders and developed control techniques. The brothers’

inability to obtain enough lift power for the gliders almost led them to

abandon their efforts.

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After further study, the Wright brothers concluded that the published

tables of air pressure on curved surfaces must be wrong. They set up a

wind tunnel and began a series of experiments with model wings.

Because of their efforts, the old tables were repealed in time and replaced

by the first reliable figures for air pressure on curved surfaces. This

work, in turn, made it possible for the brothers to design a machine that

would fly. In 1903 the Wrights built their first airplane, which cost less

than $1,000. They even designed and built their own source of

propulsion-a lightweight gasoline engine. When they started the engine

on December 17, the airplane pulsated wildly before taking off. The plane

managed to stay aloft for 12 seconds, however, and it flew 120 feet.

By 1905, the Wrights had perfected the first airplane that could turn,

circle, and remain airborne for half an hour at a time. Others had flown

in balloons and hang gliders, but the Wright brothers were the first to

build a full-size machine that could fly under its own power.

As the contributors of one of the most outstanding engineering

achievements in history, the Wright brothers are accurately called the

fathers of aviation.

(i) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences : (5 × 2 = 10)

(1) How did the people react on seeing the invention of the

Wright brothers?

(2) How did the brothers develop an interest in flight?

(3) What technique did the brothers develop to control the

vehicles in air?

(4) In what way was their invention different from the earlier

gliders?

(5) What qualities do you see in the Wright brothers that made

them invent the flying machine?

(ii) How was the first plane designed? In what way have the modern

planes advanced through the years? (6)

13. (a) Most of the coast lines are polluted with the garbage and electronic waste

thrown by people. This has affected the bird and marine life. Write a

short essay on the seriousness of the problem and what efforts could be

taken to preserve the marine life.

Or

(b) Your department is conducting a National Symposium. Prepare a check

list of eight items that you would prioritise for the successful conduct of

the symposium.

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14. You have come across the following advertisements in internet on March 12,

2015 Prepare a detailed resume and a covering letter and apply to one of the

posts.

(a)

Marine Engineers 12 job vacancy at The Shipping Corporation of

India Limited

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra

Description : Candidate profile- Minimum sailing experience as Chief

Engineer. Officer should be of 12 months. Apply with detailed eligibility

criteria to The Assistant-Director-43-job-vacancy-at-The-Shipping-

Corporation-of India Ltd.

Or

(b)

Marine Structural Design Engineer

Company : SAP Brothers

Location : Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai/ Thane, Maharashtra

Description : Candidates should have experience in Marine

structural designs and review of berth, jetties, diaphragm walls,

dolphins, breakwaters and other marine structures.

15. (a) A ship docked in a harbour was spotted with smoke coming out from one

of the decks. The fire spread to the other decks. However the fire was put

out immediately. Prepare a report on the cause of the accident and the

measures undertaken. Write SIX safety instructions to be given to the

safety department to avoid fire.

Or

(b) There is a common accusation that there is a decline in the reading habit

of the young boys and girls. You know the importance of it Conduct a

survey using valid tools, make findings, analyse the findings and offer

your recommendations so that reading habit may be inculcated among

the youth. Write a report based on your survey.

————––––——

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Reg. No.

Question Paper Code : 57449

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2016

Second Semester

Marine Engineering

HS 6252 – TECHNICAL ENGLISH FOR MARINE ENGINEERING – II

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART – A (10 ×××× 2 = 20 Marks)

1. Identify the words in column A and match with their meanings in column B : (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

A B

a. prototype To move skillfully

b. manoeuvre important

c. fatigue Small model

d. vital tired

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions : (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

Radar is an important component ________ safety ________ sea and near the shore.

________ commercial ships, they are integrated ________ a full system of marine

instruments.

3. Write the correct numerical expressions for the following : (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

Eg : a tank with a capacity of 100 litres

Ans : a 100 litre tank

(a) a mansion with 25 rooms

(b) a cargo worth 3 billion dollars

(c) a deck which is 10 metres long

(d) a container with 5000 litres oil.

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4. Complete the sentences using the correct tense form of the verbs in brackets : (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

An oil tanker _________ (dash) against a rock and _________ (capsize). The sea

water _________ (pollute) and as a result many sea animals _________ (kill).

5. Form new words by adding suitable prefixes to the words given and frame sentences

using any two words : (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

(inter-, multi-, non- , self-)

(a) lateral (b) support (c) national (d) governmental

6. Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of words given in brackets

(adjective, noun or verb) : (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

A Chartplotter is a device used in marine _____ (navigate) that integrates GPS data

with an electronic _____ (navigate) chart. As with all marine systems, chart-plotters

generally are not used alone. In ______ (commerce) ships, they are ________

(integrate) into a full system of marine instruments that can guide the ship under any

conditions.

7. Change the following sentences to the passive form : (2 ×××× 1 = 2)

(a) The captain anchored the ship in the harbour.

(b) The mechanic checked the engine thoroughly.

8. Use the following words in sentences both as a noun and a verb : (2 ×××× 1 = 2)

(a) ship (b) whistle

9. The causes and effects are given in two columns. Rewrite them using the following

expressions : (use an expression only once) (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

{As a result, due to, caused by, because of, consequently}

(a) There was a heavy storm/ the ship could not continue the voyage.

(b) The oxides of carbon pollute the atmosphere/ it gets heated.

(c) Marine Engineering has good job opportunities/ many students are enrolled.

(d) The fuel prices have gone up/ railways has hiked the train fare.

10. Fill in the blanks with the correct words taken from the box : (4 ×××× ½ = 2)

[Dredgers, Vessels, off-shore, missile]

The Mazgaon Dock at Mumbai builds ocean-going ______ up to 27,000 DWT. It is

capable of building cargo ships, passenger ships and ______. Recently it has started

constructing submarines, _____ boats, destroyers of the Navy and _____ supply

vessels etc for ONGC.

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PART – B (5 ×××× 16 = 80 marks)

11. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below :

Marine pollution includes a range of threats including from land-based sources, oil spills, untreated sewage, heavy siltation, eutrophication (nutrient enrichment), invasive species, persistent organic pollutants (POP’s), heavy metals from mine tailings and other sources, acidification, radioactive substances, marine litter, overfishing and destruction of coastal and marine habitats. Oil discharges and spills to the Seas has been reduced by 63% compared to the mid-1980’ies, and tanker accidents have gone down by 75%, from tanker operations by 90% and from industrial discharges by some 90%, partly as a result of the shift to double-hulled tankers. Some progress on reducing emissions of heavy metals is reported in some regions, while increased emissions are happening in others. Electronic waste and mine tailings are included amongst the sources of heavy metal pollution in Southeast Asia. Sedimentation has decreased in some areas due to reduced river flows as a result of terrestrial overuse for agricultural irrigation, while increasing in other regions as a result of coastal development and deforestation along rivers, water sheds and coastal areas and clearing of mangroves.

A major threat beyond overexploitation of fisheries and physical destruction of marine coastal habitats by dredging is undoubtedly the strong increase in coastal development and discharge of untreated sewage into the near-shore waters, resulting in enormous amounts of nutrients spreading into the sea and coastal zones. This, together with changes in salinity, melting sea ice, increased sea temperatures and future changes in sea currents may severely affect marine life and their ability to recover from extreme climatic events.

Major observed threats to the world’s coral reefs include extreme climate events, unsustainable tourism practices, poison fishing for ornamental fish, overexploitation by fisheries, sedimentation, coral harvesting, dynamite fishing and pollution (not in order of priority) the activities or conditions that are affecting various coral reefs throughout the world. The ‘Major Threats to Reefs’ shows a high percentage of reefs that are threatened by overexploitation, coastal development, inland pollution and marine pollution, and the degree to which they are under threat

Around 60% of the wastewater discharged into the Caspian Sea is untreated, in Latin America and the Caribbean the figure is close to 80%, and in large parts of Africa and the Indo-Pacific the proportion is as high as 80-90%. An estimated US$ 56 billion is needed annually to address this enormous wastewater problem. However, the costs to coral reefs, tourism and losses in fisheries and human health risks may be far more expensive. It is also the area where least progress is being made globally.

By 1975, many areas of mangrove had already been converted to agriculture. As thirty years pass, the agricultural areas expanded and more mangroves were converted to farms. At the same time, these agricultural areas are being converted to industrial and urban land use. Elsewhere along the Malaysian coastline, mangroves are rapidly being converted to commercial shrimp farms. Forestry Department statistics show that peninsular Malaysia had 85,800 hectares (214,500 acres) of mangrove swamp forests in 2003, down from 86,497 hectares just one year earlier. The coastal areas with the greatest population densities are also those with the most shoreline degradation or alteration.

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I. Choose the correct answer : (6 ×××× 1 = 6)

(i) According to the passage one of the causes of Marine pollution is

(a) Nature

(b) man’s greed

(c) metallic waste from industries

(d) all of the above

(ii) The use of double hulled tankers has reduced oil spills to

(a) 90%

(b) 63%

(c) 75%

(d) 80%

(iii) Sedimentation has been reduced in the coastal areas because

(a) rivers have been dried up

(b) river water is being used for agriculture

(c) industries have come up in the coasts

(d) there are heavy waves in the sea.

(iv) The passage says World’s coral reefs are threatened due to

(a) tourism practices

(b) over fishing

(c) sedimentation

(d) all of the above

(v) The Indo-Pacific region experiences

(a) high tourism

(b) high proportion of untreated water

(c) over fishing

(d) high mangrove forests

(vi) Malaysian coastline is famous for

(a) commercial shrimp farms

(b) mangrove forests

(c) industries

(d) recreation parks

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II State whether the following statements are true or false : (6 ×××× 1 = 6)

(i) More of electronic waste and heavy metal pollution are found in the coasts

in Southeast Asia.

(ii) Increase in sea temperature will not have any effect on marine life in the

future.

(iii) Around 700 hectares of mangroves are converted to farm lands in one year

in Malaysian peninsula.

(iv) The improvement of coast line may increase the economy of the country

but form a major threat to marine life.

(v) Mangrove forests are in due course converted to industrial and urban

areas, which is a sign of industrial growth.

(vi) Caribbean is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea.

III. Fill in the blanks with the correct words taken from the passage : (4 ×××× 1 = 4)

(i) The word which is more of ‘exploitation’ used in the passage is ________.

(ii) POP stands for _________.

(iii) The word to express salt content in water is _______.

(iv) Malaysia has sea coasts on three sides and so is called a ________

12. (a) Read the following passage and answer the questions :

China’s rise as a shipbuilding power is awe inspiring. Within a span of five years

China has risen to become the third largest shipbuilding nation after South Korea

and Japan in terms of deliveries. In terms of order book size it has surpassed

Japan as well, indicating that it might soon be edging Japan out of its long held

second spot. China aims to become the world’s leading shipbuilding nation by

2015. The Chinese Government, through its two large companies - CSSC and

CSIC and host of other public/ private shipyards is adding massive capacities.

What have been the drivers for China growth story ? Chinese Shipyards have

been propelled by a combination of favourable Government policy and economic

factors. China is currently into its 11th five-year plan, which has a strong

emphasis on shipbuilding like the previous plan. The Government favours

domestic shipping lines such as COSCO purchasing ships from Chinese yards

and provides them with discounts and economical credit for the purpose. For

exports, the Government has other benefits such as VAT refund on export and

providing sovereign guarantee and low margin credit to ship buyers. China’s

biggest economic advantage is low labour cost. Even after incorporating

productivity differences, Chinese labour cost is around 50% of Korean and

Japanese labour. That China is the cheapest steel manufacturer in the world also

helps its yards to reduce cost and lower their shipbuilding prices in the global

market.

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However, there are a few concerns. China still has to depend on imports for

60 % of raw materials. Government has set a target of reducing this to 30 % by

the end of the 11th five-year plan. Lack of technology is another obstacle that

Chinese yards have to overcome to get orders for complex vessels. To address it,

Chinese yards are tying up with Korean and Japanese yards for technology and

focussing on smaller and less complex vessels.

India also enjoys several of the advantages which have propelled emerging

countries such as China and Vietnam into the forefront of global shipbuilding.

Some of the key advantages that can be leveraged by shipbuilders in India are :

Low Labour Cost : Low labour cost is a key driving factor in shipbuilding

nations, as it accounts for more than 10% of the total cost. Indian labour costs

are on the lower side as compared to those of the leading shipbuilding nations.

Even after factoring in impact of productivity, Indian labour is substantially

cheaper than Korean and Chinese labour. More importantly, Indian labour cost is

growing at half the rate in China, which implies that India might continue to

have an edge over China in the future. Strong Domestic Demand : Indian

shipping trade is booming on the back of economic growth at the rate of

approximately 8%. Domestic shipping lines are expanding their fleets and have

placed orders with global yards. There is also a strong thrust in basic sectors

such as power and steel and companies are looking to acquire ships to control

transport from international mines. Long Coastline : India enjoys a long coastline

of more than 7,500 km long with several deep water ports serving as good

locations for setting up shipyards. Other drivers for shipbuilding industry in

India include the limited surplus capacity available with the global shipbuilding

yards and a booming capital market which could provide easy financing for

capital and operational expenses of these yards. India has proved its capability in

shipbuilding in the area of smaller vessels by getting a sizeable market share.

However, there are specific areas which have to be addressed if India has to

achieve the same in larger vessels.

I. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences : (5 ×××× 2 = 10 )

(i) How has China grown in five years in terms of shipping industry and what

does it hope to achieve in 2015 ?

(ii) What are the concerns that China needs to take care of in ship building ?

(iii) List two reasons for China’s growth.

(iv) How does the Indian labour help this industry ?

(v) What are the advantages of having a long coastline in India ?

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II. Compare India and China in their ship building power in the 21st century (6)

OR

(b) Read the following chart and interpret it in a paragraph (100 words). What may

be the mode of transport in future ? (16)

13 (a) You wish to take an Industrial Visit to the Ship Building yard in Visakapatinum.

Write a letter to the Port Authority on the nature and date of visit and what you

would like to see and request for permission. (16)

OR

(b) Read the following advertisement and apply to the job writing your CV and a

cover letter. (16)

Technical Safety Engineer

Job : Technical Safety Engineer

Reference : 902891

Location : Mumbai

Salary : negotiable

Job type : Contract

Sector : HS & E

Date posted : 20th October, 2015

Contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current

CV quoting reference 902891

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14. (a) Tourism’ is considered to improve a country’s economy but when unchecked, it

leads to exploitation of marine ecosystem. Write EIGHT recommendations you

would give to improve tourism as well as preserve the ecosystem. (16)

OR

(b) You are in charge of the machines in the ship. Prepare a check list of eight items

that you would follow every day for maintaining them in good condition. (16)

15. (a) A cruise ship docked in a harbour was spotted with smoke coming out from one

of the decks. The fire spread to the other decks. However the fire was put out

immediately. Prepare a report on the cause of the accident, the damage to

machinery and the measures undertaken. Write five safety instructions to be

given to the safety department to avoid fire. (16)

OR

(b) Global Warming is one of the major crises affecting every nation. Write an essay

of 300 words identifying the causes and effects of it. Support your arguments

with necessary examples. How does it pose a threat to Marine engineering ? (16)

____________

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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2017.

Second Semester

Marine Engineering

HS 6252 – TECHNICAL ENGLISH FOR MARINE ENGINEERING II

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 marks)

1. Identify the words in column A and match with their meanings in column B:

(4 × ½ = 2)

A B

a. abandon That which cause combustion

b. stern Devoid of water

c. inflammable Get away

d. anhydrous Rear of a ship

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions : (4 × ½ = 2)

The advantages of social media have been interesting to observe and

participate in, for millions of people –––––––––– the world over the past few

years. People have been able to communicate__________ people ______ their

local neighbourhood and talk to people –––––––––– other countries at the same

time.

3. Change the following sentences to the passive form: (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) The captain lowered the lifeboats in order to save the drowning men.

(b) The ships carry millions of tons of cargo every year.

4. Write the correct numerical expressions for the following: (4 × ½ = 2)

(a) a vessel that is 100 years old

(b) a sea that is 10 miles deep

(c) a crew with five sailors

(d) a tanker with a capacity of 1000 litres

Question Paper Code : 71995

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5. What is the purpose for which the following are used: (4 × ½ = 2)

(a) a refrigerator ship

(b) an oar

6. Complete the sentences using the correct tense form of the verbs in brackets:

(4 × ½ = 2)

Sea fiction ________ (encompass) novel written by Cornard, Melville, Forester

etc which –––––––––– (be) principally set on the sea and immerse the

characters in nautical culture, Typical sea stories ________(follow) the

narrative format of a sailor who _______ (embark) upon a voyage and during

the course of the voyage he is tested - by the sea, by his colleagues or by those

that he encounters upon another shore.

7. Define the following terms in 1 or 2 sentences: (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) Freight (b) Buoy

8. Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of words given in brackets

(adjective, noun or verb): (4 × ½ = 2)

The first expedition to reach the _______ (geography) South Polewas led by

the ______ (Norway) _______ (explore) Road Amundsen. After months of

_______ (prepare), he and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911,

five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the

Terra Nova Expedition.

9. The causes and effects are given in two sentences. Rewrite them using the

following expressions: (use an expression only once) (4 × ½ = 2)

{As a result, due to, caused by, because of, consequently}

(a) It was very hot in the desert. The journey was not pleasant.

(b) There was a heavy snowfall. The mountaineer lost his way.

(c) There was a short circuit in the power room. All lights went off.

(d) The sea was rough. The ship swayed up and down.

10. Fill in the blanks with the correct words taken from the box: (4 × ½ = 2)

{raiders, documented, Piracy, pirates}

______ is an act of robbery or crimjnal violence at sea. Those who engage in

acts of piracy are called ______ The earliest _________instances of piracy were

in the 14th century BC, when the Sea Peoples, a group of ocean _________,

attacked the ships of the Aegean and the Mediterranean civilizations

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PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 marks)

11. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Sometimes news headlines are scary. Hearing about tornadoes, bird flu, war,

and events such as Hurricane Katrina can make you feel worried. But there

are reasons to relax. Now more than ever, many people—from individuals to

government officials—are working to prepare for and respond to disasters.

Here is a description of who does what.

You may feel sad, helpless, or confused after going through a disaster. It’s

normal to have many different emotions. The first people to respond to

disasters are often police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical

technicians (EMTs). First responders are trained to give basic emergency

medical care. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, an EMT-Basic, also

known as an EMT-1, is trained to take care of people both at the scene of an

accident and while transporting people by ambulance to the hospital. For

example, many schools and other public buildings offer shelter during weather-

related emergencies. And some schools regularly stage and severe-weather

drills. Students at Pine View Middle School in Land O’ Lakes, Fla., for

example, sometimes practice evacuating buildings, just as they would during a

tornado. The school’s principal, David Estabrook, is a shelter manager. He

received special training. “It’s a whole lot of people working together—the Red

Cross, the sheriff’s office, [and] the school,” he says. States also prepare for

emergencies.

In Alaska, more than 40 volcanoes have erupted since the 1700s. So the state’s

Division of meland Security and Emergency Management provides Alaskans

with tips on dealing with volcanic ash. Officials in California try to prevent

large floods, which could occur if levees (walls of earth that help control

flooding) in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region break because an

earthquake or a big storm. A few years ago, California’s former Gov. Arnold

Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in that area because of damage

from big rainstorms. Governments are also preparing for possible health-

related disasters, such as an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu. The

disease has infected and killed some people in other parts of the world. North

American agencies are testing migratory birds and creating response plans in

the event that it spreads to this part of the world. A web site operated by the

Department of Health and Human Services offers planning checklists for state

and local governments, schools, businesses, healthcare services, and

individuals. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was created

to help people both before and after disasters. FEMA does everything from

helping make sure that buildings are designed to withstand damage to

training emergency workers. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans many

people criticized FEMA for not responding as well as it could have.

Other federal disaster responders include the National Guard and the U.S.

Coast Guard. The National Guard is a group that can quickly be activated in

the event of a national emergency, such as a hurricane, floods, or a war. The

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Coast Guard is the nation’s oldest agency for protecting U.S. waters. It carries

out search-and-rescue missions during and after disasters. Some teens are

trainedto help during an emergency. Students are introduced to the profession

through movies, field trips, guest speakers, and drills. They also try to meet

the physical fitness standards of the New York City Fire Department.

Many organizations outside the government help out too. For instance, the

American Red Cross responds to more than 70,000 disasters each year, offering

food, shelter, and other essential aid. The organization also provides almost

half the nation’s blood supply. In addition, the Red Cross offers lifesaving

courses in first ati and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR helps

restore normal breathing in a person who is unable to breathe. The Red Cross

is currently working on creating a better disaster response system. One of the

organization’s goals is to work with more community.

Habitat for Humanity gives volunteer labourers the training and supervision

they need to help disaster victims rebuild their homes. Organizations such as

the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the

Humane Society, and Noah’s Wish train volunteers to rescue animals in times

of disaster. No Need to Worry Of course, you can’t prepare for every kind of

disaster, and there’s no need to try. After all, there’s no reason to fear a

tsunami if you live in Kansas or to lose sleep over earthquakes if you don’t live

near a fault zone. Not every health scare or news story is cause for alarm to

you and the people you love For specific issues that might affect you, though,

it’s good to know that people are ready, just case.

(a) Choose the correct answer for the following questions: (6 × 1 = 6)

(i) According to the passage, which of the following is the oldest agency

for protecting U.S.waters?

(1) Division of Homeland Security

(2) FEMA

(3) Coast Guard

(4) EMT-Basic

(ii) According to the passage how many disasters do Red Cross

volunteers respond to each year?

(1) 700

(2) 2,006

(3) 1,700

(4) 70,000

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(iii) Based on the passage, which of the following tips would the state

government most likely provide to the people in California?

(1) what to do to prevent bird flu

(2) what to do when a volcano erupts

(3) what to do during a flood

(4) what to do during a blizzard

(iv) Read the following sentence: “Students at Pine View Middle School

in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, for example, sometimes practice

evacuating buildings, just as they would during a tornado.” As used

in the passage, evacuating’ means

(1) saving

(2) staying inside

(3) leaving

(4) climbing

(v) This passage is mostly about

(1) the types of natural disasters that are common in certain

areas

(2) the ways Red Cross responds to emergencies

(3) the ways different people and groups collect supplies for

emergencies

(4) the ways different people and groups prepare for and respond

to emergencies

(vi) The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that

best completes the sentence. All the news about disasters can be

scary, ______ there are many people who are prepared to respond to

natural disasters.

(1) after

(2) but

(3) because

(4) so

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(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable words. (6 × 1 = 6)

(i) According to the passage, the Federal Emergency Management

Agency is created to ––––––––––.

(ii) The job of the US Coast Guard is ____________.

(iii) The Red Cross’ help to victims with heart problems is ____________.

(iv) The Humane society should be contacted if _____________.

(v) The city of Kansas may not be affected by a _________.

(vi) One of the goals of the American Red cross is __________.

(c) Answer the following questions based on the sentence below. (4 × 1 = 4)

In 2006, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in

California because of damage from big rainstorms.

(i) What was declared?

(ii) Where was it declared?

(iii) When was it declared?

(iv) Why was it declared?

12. (a) The following chart presents the sources of oil pollution to sea. Read it

and interpret it. Give four instructions that could be given to the

industries to check the waste into the water

Sources of oil pollution to sea

Or

Industrial waste 62%

Natural source

10%

Refineries

1%

Tanker operations 7%

Tanker accidents

1%

Shipping

14%

Off shore

5%

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(b) Read the following chart and interpret the data in 250 words:

India’s Smart phone shipment by screen

size in the years 2013 and 2014

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Less than

3.5 inch

3.5 to 4.5

inch

5 inch and

above

2013

2014

13. (a) The Power System in the steam turbine in the vessel that Was sailing

failed. You need assistance. Send a mail to Metalock Engineering UK Ltd

and submit an enquiry to find out how their experience in Working in the

Power industry can help save Your time and money.

Email: sales@metalock.co.uk

Enquiry: Submit an Enquiry

Metalock Engineering UK Ltd

Unit H5 Pilgrims Walk

Prologis Park

Coventry

CV6 4QG

ENGLAND

Or

(b) You work for a Cruise ship that operates in the Mediteranean sea.

For the past two years the industry has not picked. The number of

tourists has come down. Conduct a survey identifying the causes and

offer your recommendations to improve the business. Submit your report

to the General Manager Operations.

50%

40%

60%

30%

5%

10%

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14. Read the following advertisements and apply to one of the posts. Write a CV

and Cover letter to the job selected.

(a) Office Assistants are required for

NEW OCEAN SHIP MANAGEMENT PET LTD

Requirements :

Minimum ‘O’Level/Diploma in Maritime Studies

Minimum 2 years’ work experience

Knowledge in ISM, STCW, ILO, MLC 2006 will be and advantage

Work experience in Ship Management company will be an advantage

Good written and verbal communications skills

Excellent MS office skills

Independent, Positive thinking and able to multi-task

Willingness to travel when necessary

Please forward detailed RESUME with a PHOTO to:nosm1@ymail.com

Or

(b) Requirement in Merchant Navy for all ranks.

Company Ocean Star Ships Management Pvt Ltd.

Mumbai –2

Description : Required urgently for all ranks in shipping companies as

general steward, oilers, deck cadets trainee marine engineers.

Send Your resume and cover letter to: starships. com

15. Attempt any ONE question. Write an essay on any one of the topics is

in 300 words.

(a) The youth of 21st century are attracted to Social Media. Is Social media a

good thing for Young People? Explain.

Or

(b) One of the global problems is terrorism. Is it Possible to have a ‘War on

terror? Isn’t terrorism a tactic rather than an opponent? — Give your

opinion.

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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2015.

Second Semester

Marine Engineering

HS 6252 — TECHNICAL ENGLISH FOR MARINE ENGINEERING – II

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 marks)

1. Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’. (4 × 21 = 2)

A B

coagulum Something included with a letter in the same package

enclosure Reservoir where water is collected and stored

catchment Required by written law or legislation

Statutory Thick sticky solid mass

2. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions choosing from the list given below.

(4 × 21 = 2)

to, through, for, of

Language is a vehicle ———————— thought or rather a medium used

———————— communication. The desire to communicate with other

human beings has given birth ———————— language. Animals too can

communicate ———————— noises.

3. Make sentences expressing purpose using the hints given below. One example

is done for you. (2 × 1 = 2)

Example: Photocopier: Obtain multiple copies of an original document

Aim: A photocopier is used to obtain multiple copies of an original

document / for obtaining multiple copies of an original document. (Or)

The purpose of a photocopier is to obtain multiple copies of an original

document.

(a) An experiment : demonstrate a principle

(b) Barometer : measure atmospherics pressure

(c) Camera : take photographs

(d) A thesaurus : find synonyms of words

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4. Define any two of the following. (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) Artificial Intelligence

(b) UPS

(c) Multimedia

5. Replace the underlined phrase with an adverb : (4 × 21 = 2)

(a) He revised all his lessons in a thorough manner before going for the

exam.

(b) The mother watched with hope as the doctor came out of the surgery

after operating on her child.

(c) When you meet the guests, you must talk to them in a courteous manner.

(d) The security looked into the car with suspicion before opening the gate.

6. Rewrite the following numerical expressions using them as adjectives :

(4 × 21 = 2)

(a) a play of three acts

(b) a pipe that is five feet long

(c) a journey of 50 kilometres

(d) a tank with a capacity of 1500 litres

7. Join the causes in column ‘A’ with the effects in column ‘B’ using cause and

effect expressions like ‘because’, ‘due to’ ‘owing to’ etc. (4 × 21 = 2)

A B

(a) Many forests have been destroyed. There are traffic jams very often on

the city roads.

(b) The roads in the city are very

narrow.

The roads are waterlogged.

(c) There was a heavy rain last night. There are frequent power cuts in

the city.

(d) Power supply from the power plant

is inadequate.

Animals are losing their habitat.

8. Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of the verbs given in brackets. (4 × 21 = 2)

Northern India, and more especially that part of Northern Pakistan known as

Baluchistan, ———————— (be) a particularly active seismic area. In

Baluchistan one of the greatest earthquake disasters of modern times

__________________ (occur) in 1935, when the town of Quetta was destroyed

around 30,000 people ———————— (lose) their lives. Today, Quetta is the

home of a geophysical observatory where scientists ———————— (make) a

special study of earthquakes.

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9. Make two sentences with any one of the following words using them as a noun

and as a verb. (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) rebel

(b) Import

(c) Repair

10. Rewrite the following sentences using imperative verbs. One example is done

for you. (2 × 1 = 2)

Eg. Parking in this street is prohibited. Do not park in this street.

(a) Smoking is banned in the campus.

(b) Picking flowers is not permitted.

(c) You are requested to leave mobiles and cameras at the security counter.

(d) Project reports should be submitted on time.

PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 marks)

11. Answer both the subdivisions (a) and (b) :

(a) Read the passage and answer the questions given below :

According to a 2007 statement before the Subcommittee on Horticulture

and Organic Agriculture Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives

by May R. Berenbaum, Professor and Head, Department of Entomology

at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, pollination by native

bees was recently estimated to be worth 3 billion dollars annually in the

United States. Other sources estimate pollination to be a 15 billion dollar

industry worldwide.

Moreover, approximately 3/4 of the 250,000 + species of flowering plants

rely on their insect partners – pollinators – for the vital natural process

which transfers pollen grains to receptive female plants to effect

fertilization.

However, up to 80% of honeybees in 35 states have suddenly, inexplicably

vanished, baffling entomologists, beekeepers, farmers, and governments.

About 10% of 2.4 million hives disappeared in the U.S. in late 2006 and

early 2007 in an enigmatic calamity that has been named “colony

collapse disorder,” or CCD. This mysterious killer has wiped out hives in

the U.S. and overseas — in Italy, Poland, Portugal, Central, South

America, and Croatia. Some have theorized that cell phones disrupt the

ability of the insects to navigate — the bees leave the hive, never to

return. Others have surmised that a bee virus corresponding to HIV in

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humans has somehow inculcated itself into the honeybee population. Still

others have laid the blame on pesticides, most notably a neurotoxin

called imidacloprid — IMD, which has been shown by French researchers

to cause disorientation among honeybees. IMD also affects the ability of

bees to forage, affecting hive activity. While most French and some

American beekeepers consider IMD to be a major suspect in CCD, their

opinion is not corroborated by American researchers. U.S. scientists

continue to pursue the cause, or amalgam of causes, of the disorder. On

September 7, 2007, American researchers reported in the journal Science

that a newly discovered virus, the Israeli acute paralysis virus, may be a

suspect in the catastrophic loss of honeybees. Meanwhile, U.S.

beekeepers are urgently requesting expeditious resolution to the crisis in

the form of emergency research funding.

The impact of CCD is almost unfathomable. One—third of all food is

provided by the pollination of honeybees. In a world without honeybees,

there would be almost no fruits or vegetables, except for those hand—

pollinated by humans. At their current rate of disappearance, honeybees

will cease to exist by the year 2035.

Reading Comprehension questions: (8 × 1 = 8)

(i) It can be inferred from the passage that the U.S. pollination

industry is

(1) the top industrial pollinating nation in the world.

(2) the second pollinating nation in the world.

(3) among the top three pollinating nations in the world.

(4) among the top four pollinating nations in the world.

(5) among the top five pollinating nations in the world.

(ii) Based on the passage, what does CCD cause bees to do?

(1) Bees no longer leave their hives.

(2) Bees bring a virus back to the hive.

(3) Bees get lost and stop pollinating.

(4) Bees become very active and exhausted.

(5) Bees suddenly, inexplicably attack their hive mates.

(iii) In the passage enigmatic means

(1) mysterious (2) intensive

(3) energetic (4) extensive

(5) massive

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(iv) In the context of the passage surmised means

(1) surprised (2) assumed

(3) predicted (4) appreciated

(5) guessed

(v) Which of the following is not considered by scientists to be a reason

for CCD?

(1) Disruption of navigation by cell phones

(2) Lack of research funding

(3) A bee virus that is the similar to the HIV

(4) Disorientation caused by the use of pesticides

(5) Combination of many factors like cell phones, bee virus and

pesticides

(vi) Which of the following statements about bees is not true?

(1) 75% of the plant species depend on bees for pollination

(2) CCD has wiped out bee species in North and South America

and Europe

(3) CCD has no impact on the world

(4) More than 3/4 of the bee population in USA have been wiped

out by CCD

(5) Over a third of the world’s food is provided by bee pollination

(vii) Which of the following statements about CCD research is true?

(1) US and French researchers are jointly researching CCD.

(2) US beekeepers are funding CCD research

(3) US researchers have confirmed the theories of the French

researchers

(4) French researchers believe that a virus is responsible for CCD

(5) French and US researchers do not agree about the cause of

CCD

(viii) CCD occurred in the

(1) early 21st century (2) late 20th century

(3) early 20th century (4) late 21st century

(5) mid 21st century

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(b) Look at the following poster and answer the questions that follow :

A. Choose the correct option for the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5)

(i) Who is the target audience for this poster?

(1) child labourers (2) youth

(3) general public (4) children

(ii) Who is “I” in the poster?

(1) child labourer (2) heart specialist

(3) poster creator (4) student

(iii) What is the message of this poster?

(1) promote heart donation

(2) make India a better place

(3) join the labour force

(4) eliminate child labour

(iv) The phrase “Join the labour of love” implies that people who join

the initiative lose

(1) To labour

(2) Children

(3) The idea of child labour

(4) India

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(v) The initiative is called

(1) Youth for Better India

(2) Labour of Love

(3) Project Little Hearts

(4) I want to study

B. Write a set of three recommendations to abolish child labour and help

such poor children. (3 × 1 = 3)

12. (a) You are going to a University in Japan on an exchange program for six

weeks. Prepare a checklist of eight items to check before starting on your

trip. (16)

Or

(b) Your friend is borrowing your laptop for his project. Prepare a set of eight

instructions for him to follow to maintain your laptop. (16)

13. (a) Prepare an application letter and resumé in response to the following. (16)

Blue Sea Cruiser is a global luxury cruise company. We are currently

recruiting for the position of Marine Engineer for operational support on

board the Blue Mermaid, one of high end Luxury cruisers.

Salary: Negotiable

Job Description : The position as Marine Engineer for operational

support serves the purpose of handling the actual operation of the

cruiser. Incumbent should be a Marine engineer with at least 6 months of

experience within the Marine Industry. Interested candidates may send

in their application with resume to The HR Manager, Blue Sea Cruiser,

42, First Cross Lane, Chennai –600041.

Or

(b) Write a letter of application with CV to the HR Manager of Oceana

Shipping in response to their advertisement calling for applications for

Engine Maintenance Engineers to work in their container ship engine

room. (16)

14. (a) A container ship belonging to Horizon Shipping Company carrying goods

worth Rs.50 lakhs was delayed at the Chennai port for more than two

weeks. As a result the shipper suffered a loss of around Rs.6 lakhs. This

in turn has resulted in a penalty for your shipping company. As the

Quality Control Engineer you have been asked to submit a report of the

incident to the General Manager. Prepare a report in about 300 words on

the reasons for the delay and your recommendations to prevent such

incidents in future. (16)

Or

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(b) A passenger was found dead in his cabin on board Sea Flower Luxury

Liner. It was an accident for which your liner is not really responsible but

has to face queries from the police. Write a report in about 300 words to

the General Manager about how it happened and what can be done to

prevent such accidents in future. (16)

15. (a) Do we in India really enjoy freedom of expression? Write an essay in

about 300 words giving arguments in support of your opinion. (16)

Or

(b) Youngsters today are living their lives in the virtual world and have lost

touch with the real world. Do you agree? Write an essay in about

300 words giving specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

(16)

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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016.

Second Semester

Marine Engineering

HS 6252 — TECHNICAL ENGLISH FOR MARINE ENGINEERING – II

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable tense forms. (4 × 221= )

In Boraka, the capital of Tigambia, I met with a group of Tigambians. They

–––––––––– (tell) me how for centuries the history of Africa ––––––––––

(preserve). In the older villages of the back country, there are old men called

griots. who –––––––––– (be) in effect living archives. Such men ––––––––––

(memorize) and. on special occasions, recite the cumulative histories of clans or

families or villages.

2. Rewrite the following numerical expressions using them as adjectives.

(4 × 221= )

(a) a course for the duration of five weeks

(b) a boy who is six years old

(c) a tool box weighing five kilograms

(d) a project for a period of two years.

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given below. (4 × 221= )

(on, at, in. for, of, )

(a) Our new Chairman reminds me –––––––––– my old history teacher.

(b) Look –––––––––– the woman –––––––––– the picture. Who is she?

(c) In this company, salaries depend –––––––––– the level of responsibility.

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4. Choose the appropriate meaning for the underlined word in the given

sentences. (4 × 221= )

(a) The school team played a boisterous game in the tournament.

(i) lively (ii) boring

(iii) slow (iv) irritating

(b) People rushed to the first floor to save the people from fire.

(i) jogged (ii) blocked

(iii) hurried (iv) walked

(c) Vinod blurted out the truth when his father questioned him about the

broken glass

(i) denied (ii) refused

(iii) opposed (iv) revealed

(d) The author did an extensive field work for his new novel.

(i) smart (ii) extended

(iii) widespread (iv) narrow

5. Write a one sentence definition for any TWO of the following: (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) LASER

(b) data card

(c) Hammer

6. Make sentences by combining the causes in the column A with their effects in

column B using appropriate causal expressions. (4 × 221= )

Column A Column B

A brother was studying late The dog began to bark

My Dad locked the car door They can sometimes be extremely impatient

Someone came to the door We couldn’t get into the car

Managers have a very stressful job He was late to school

7. Express the use / purpose for the following items using the given hints.

(4 × 221= )

(a) Spading fork: gardening tool- used to open up the grounds, dig bulbs and

turn compost.

(b) Circuit tester: to test the presence of electricity.

(c) Micrometer: to measure distances to the nearest one-thousandth of an

inch.

(d) Tweezer: to hold small components when doing soldering and

de-soldering of surface mount components.

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8. Choose any ONE word from the following and frame two sentences. Use the

selected word as noun in one sentence and verb in the other. (2 × 1 = 2)

(a) claim

(b) block

(c) interest.

9. Complete the following by choosing the appropriate connective words.

(4 × 221= )

(a) It was cold –––––––––– (so/ because) I shut the door.

(b) He’ll have the work done –––––––––– (when / by the time) you arrive.

(c) The picture –––––––––– (whom / which) is hanging over my bed was

painted by an art student.

(d) The neighborhood is not that good. I like the house, ––––––––––

(moreover / though).

10. Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the words given in brackets.

(4 × 221= )

(a) You must –––––––––– (connect) the cables first, otherwise you’ll be

electrocuted.

(b) The management expelled him for –––––––––– (behaving) in the office.

(c) Ganesh was very worried about his son as he was a very ––––––––––

(responsible) boy.

(d) She is a very –––––––––– (dependent) girl and she likes to do her work on

her own.

PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 marks)

11. Answer both (a) and (b) for Question No. 11

(a) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow it.

Philadelphia is a city known for many things. It is where the Declaration

of Independence was signed in 1776, and it was also the first capital of

the United States, But one fact about Philadelphia is not so well-known:

it is home to nearly 3.000 murals painted on the sides of homes and

buildings around the city. In fact, it is said that Philadelphia has more

murals than any other city in the world, with the exception of Rome. How

did this come to be?

More than 20 years ago, a New Jersey artist named Jane Golden started

a program pairing troubled youth with artists to paint murals on a few

buildings around the city. From this small project, something magical

happened. The young people involved helped to create magnificent pieces

of art, but there were other, perhaps more important benefits. The young

people learned to collaborate and get along with many different kinds of

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people during the various steps required to paint and design a mural.

They learned to be responsible, because they needed to follow a schedule

to make sure the murals were completed. They also learned to take pride

in their community. It is hard for any resident to see the spectacular

designs and not feel proud to be a part of Philadelphia.

Take a walk around some of the poorest neighborhoods in Philadelphia,

neighborhoods full of broken windows and littered front steps, and you

will find beautiful works of art on the sides and fronts of buildings. Of

course the murals are not just in poor neighborhoods, but more affluent

ones as well. Special buses take tourists to different parts of the city to

see the various murals, which range from huge portraits of historical

heroes, to cityscapes to scenes depicting the diverse ethnic groups that

call Philadelphia home.

As a result of its success, the mural program created by Jane Golden has

now become the nation’s largest public art program and a model for other

cities throughout the country seeking to help troubled youth.

Choose the right answer for the following questions. (8 × 1 = 8)

(i) The main focus of the passage is

(1) an art program designed to help troubled youth

(2) the many tourists who come to Philadelphia to see murals

(3) the reasons why Philadelphia is a unique city

(4) how Jane Golden came up with the idea to start a mural

program

(ii) As used in paragraph 1, the phrase “it is said” suggests that the

author is

(1) knowingly misleading the reader

(2) using a quote from someone else

(3) referring to something that is widely believed, but may be

untrue

(4) referring to something that he or she does not personally

believe

(iii) As used in paragraph 1, the phrase ‘with the exception of Rome”

means that

(1) Rome has fewer murals than Philadelphia

(2) Philadelphia has fewer murals than Rome

(3) Rome has the most beautiful murals of all

(4) Rome and Philadelphia are the only cities with murals

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(iv) According to the passage, the murals in Philadelphia

I. draw tourists who want to see them

II. instill responsibility and pride in the people who paint them

III. are solely designed by the youth who paint them

(1) I only

(2) I and II only

(3) II and III only

(4) I, II, and III

(v) As used in paragraph 3, which is the best definition of affluent?

(1) popular (2) clean

(3) well-known (4) wealthy

(vi) Based on the information in the passage, the author most likely

believes that

(1) there are too many murals in Philadelphia

(2) the mural program was an inspirational idea

(3) all troubled youth should learn how to paint

(4) every city in the country should adopt the mural program

(vii) Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that the

author believes the two best reasons for other cities to adopt the

mural program are to

(1) beautify their city and draw tourists

(2) help troubled youth and beautify their city

(3) have as many murals as Philadelphia and help troubled youth

(4) draw tourists and surpass Philadelphia in terms of number of

murals

(viii) In order to make this passage more engaging to readers, the author

could have included

I. a brief history of Philadelphia

II. pictures of some of the murals

III. an interview with a program muralist

(1) I only

(2) I and II only

(3) II and III only

(4) I, II, and III

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(b) Look at the poster below and answer the questions:

(i) What type of advertisement is this? (1)

(1) Ad for water games

(2) political poster

(3) Government announcement

(4) water conservation poster

(ii) What is water calculator used for? (1)

(1) to calculate the water consumed

(2) to calculate the water bought

(3) to measure the water used for shower

(4) to calculate stagnant water

(iii) The poster (1)

(1) teaches on how to conserve environment

(2) advices children on using fresh water

(3) suggests people on how to save water

(4) advises people on how to use water

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(iv) Who is the ‘you’ referred in this advertisement? (1)

(1) Children

(2) Educated men

(3) Village people

(4) People

(v) What is the word ‘activist’ mean in this context? (1)

(1) one who acts

(2) one who advocates for a cause

(3) one who is active in society

(4) one who fights for a country

(vi) Write a set of three recommendations to save water in your

home. (3)

12. (a) Write a set of eight instructions to be followed by people to prevent

spreading of any infectious disease like H1N1 flu. (16)

Or

(b) You are the president of students entrepreneurship club. You have been

asked to take your club members to a Chemical factory for a visit.

Prepare a set of eight checklist to see whether students are following the

safety instructions. (16)

13. (a) IntelCorp is a Multinational company that is looking for Junior Executive

engineers to its new branches opening in Southern India, The candidates

should possess B.E./B. Tech degree in any discipline. Only fresh

graduates can apply. Applicants should also be willing to be posted

anywhere in South India and undergo training for 6 months. Interested

candidates may send their letter of application and résumé to

Recruitment Manager. HR Division, IntelCorp, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar,

Chennai 600 020. Prepare an appropriate application. (16)

Or

(b) You have been invited by your Head of the Department to give a guest

lecture on a topic of your interest to your college students. Write a letter

of acceptance and specify the topic you would like to talk on and the time

you would prefer to give this talk. Along with your acceptance letter you

need to enclose your bio data as your Department Head had requested for

the same. (16)

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14. (a) You are working as a Systems Engineer in Sparktech Industries. Last

Friday there was a sudden fire accident in the records room. The records

room clerk was hurt with third degree burns in the accident. The security

personnel who came to put out the fire were also hurt with minor burns.

Many systems with important data were destroyed in the fire. Your

Managing Director is very upset with this fire and asks you to submit a

detailed report of the incident. (16)

Or

(b) You are working as a Production Manager of a software company. Your

company is planning to launch a software that would help in

downloading materials from internet in a short time. The company needs

information about internet users in your area. Conduct a survey on

internet usage, age group of people who download the most and the

expense they are willing to spend for the same. Write a report to your

head office about the survey you have conducted in your region and give

recommendations regarding launching of this software package in your

area. (16)

15. Write a short essay for not more than 300 words on ONE of the following

topics. (16)

(a) The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for

many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably

better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably

encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do

you agree or disagree this view? Give reasons for your answer.

Or

(b) Damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide

improvements in the standard of living. Discuss.

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