Read the sentence pairs. Choose the sentence that uses the underlined part correctly.

4 Read the sentence pairs. Choose the sentence that uses the underlined part correctly.

1     A A lonqline factory vessel has hundreds of lines equipped with fish hooks to catch fish. В The onboard facilities were located in the home port city.

2     A A freezer trawler fully processes the fish onboard.

В A fish processing vessel takes its catch to canneries for processing.

 

5. Listen and read the magazine article again. What is a benefit of having processing facilities onboard?

Listening

6. Listen to a conversation between two managers. Choose the correct answers.

1 What is the purpose of the conversation?

A to discuss the status of the company fleet

В to determine the pros and cons of investing in a mother ship

С to analyze the company's marine investments

D to explain the process of purchasing a mother ship

2 What will the man likely do next?

A ask the manager for more time to determine pros and cons

В explain to the staff that the company will buy a mother ship

С consult the crew to ask their opinion about a mother ship

D contact the accountant to schedule a meeting

 

7. Listen again and complete the conversation.

Manager 2: Okay. A mother ship would allow our crew to stay closer to our 1 _______ __________.

Manger 1: That's true. But we'd also have to sell our 2 __________ of ships.

Manager 2: That's a good point. But our fleet is getting old. We'd have to replace it soon anyway.

Manger 1: True.A mother ship would increase3 __________, right?

Manager 2: Right. But it'd be an 4 ____________ investment.

Manger 1: Yes that’s right. Let's have our 5 ____________ run the numbers.

Manager 2: I agree. We can ask him how long it'll take to recoup the cost of buying а 6 _______ _________.