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1. Before you read the passage talk about these questions.

1 What are some rules of the road for ships at sea?

2 Why is it important to follow these rules?

Reading

2. Read the textbook excerpt. Then, choose the correct answers.

1 Which of the following best summarizes the chapter's main idea?

A The rules of the road are helpful but not necessary.

В COLREGs are useful for determining the best course of action.

С Many captains are not familiar enough with the rules of the road.

D Ships face many different kinds of dangers on the high seas.

2 Which of the following is NOT a rule of the road mentioned in the chapter?

A COLREGs only apply to ships from certain countries.

В A burdened ship must give way to a privileged ship.

С Those who disobey COLREGs are liable for accidents.

D A privileged ship must stand on when a burdened ship gives way.

3 According to the chapter, why should a captain follow the COLREGs?

A so that their ship does not have to give way

В because they are under the jurisdiction of a particular nation

С for safety and to protect him or herself from blame

D to keep marine commerce and trade flowing smoothly

Vocabulary

3 Match the words (1-8) with the definitions (A-H).

1 __ blame             5 __ give way

2 __ head on          6 __ high seas

3 __ stand on         7 __ burdened

4 __ collision         8 __ underway

Amoving directly toward each other

B to let another ship pass

Cresponsibility for something negative

D a part of the ocean not ruled by any nation

E not anchored to shore

F to continue on course while another ship moves

G an accident where ships make violent contact

H required to give way to a ship

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