1. Please briefly introduce yourself as a deck cadet to us. Or tell us something about yourself. 請(qǐng)簡(jiǎn)單地介紹一下你自己。

　　Good morning/afternoon/evening, Sirs (gentlemen)! It is my ploeasure to meet you here. My name is Wang Liqin, from (Henan) Province. My hometown is a small village in Henan province. In 2001 I was admitted by Jimei Navigation University and I have been studying for nearly four years as navigation major there. I have got (am going to get) my diploma and bachelor’s degree in July, 2005. During my 4-year studies in Jimei, I have learned such courses as navigation theories, marine telecommunication, marine English, and so on.

　　I like sailing very much. When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a sailor and traveling around the world on board ships. Besides, my family is not rich. So by working as a sailor, I can make some money for my brothers and sisters. At the same time, I can lessen my parents’ burden in supporting us. I will work as a seaman until I become a master.

　　不論是用英文還是用漢文介紹自己，關(guān)鍵是不要太緊張，說(shuō)話的語(yǔ)速要適中，不要給人是在背書本一樣。至于簡(jiǎn)介說(shuō)多少，取決于考官的要求和考官的眼神。如果考官告訴你介紹什么信息，最好不要多說(shuō)，也不要少說(shuō)，適可而止。你還可以參考本書第一章所舉的某一船長(zhǎng)的自我簡(jiǎn)介。

　　2. Please tell me what major you had in the marine university/college/school?

　　你在學(xué)校學(xué)的是什么專業(yè)啊?

　　I majored in navigation/ communications for four years/three years.

　　3. What courses (subjects) have you learned during your studies there? Which courses do you like most? Why?

　　你在大學(xué)里都學(xué)了哪些課程?你最喜歡哪一門或幾門課程，為什么?

　　Well, quit a lot, including some basic courses such as mathematics, physics, politics, and some specialty courses such as …

　　駕駛專業(yè)部分課程的英漢名稱對(duì)照:

　　公共課： Common English (普通英語(yǔ)), English reading and writing (英語(yǔ)讀寫), English listening and speaking (英語(yǔ)聽說(shuō)), Advanced English listening (高級(jí)英語(yǔ)聽力), Advanced Mathematics (高等數(shù)學(xué)), Chinese Revolution History (中國(guó)革命史), Computer Operation Skills (計(jì)算機(jī)操作), Physical Training and Education(體育), College Physics(大學(xué)物理), Computer Software Programming, English Typewriting (英文打字), Experimental Physics(實(shí)驗(yàn)物理), Navigational English Reading (航海英語(yǔ)閱讀), International Relations (國(guó)際關(guān)系), Art Appreciation (藝術(shù)欣賞), Philosophy (哲學(xué))，(Health and Sanitation Education)健康教育。

　　專業(yè)基礎(chǔ)課及專業(yè)課：Navigational Chemistry (航�；瘜W(xué)), Electrician Technique (電工技術(shù)), Mechanical Picture Making (機(jī)械制圖), Navigation Theories and Practice (航海理論與實(shí)踐), Vessel Structure (船舶結(jié)構(gòu)), Engine Profile (輪機(jī)概論), Vessel Signals and VHF (船舶信號(hào)與VHF), Vessel Operation and Anti-collision (船舶操縱及避碰), Vessel Maneuvering(船舶操縱—), Vessel Cargo Transportation Theories and Practice(船舶貨物運(yùn)輸), Navigational Appliance是(航海儀器), GMDSS equipment, Radar and ARPAR, Simulator Drills(模擬器演習(xí)), Marine Legal Case Study(海事案例分析), Navigational Automation(駕駛自動(dòng)化, Vessel Agency and Chartering(船舶代理與租賃)。

　　選修課(optional courses)：文學(xué)知識(shí)(literature), 化學(xué)實(shí)驗(yàn)(chemistry experiment), 航海史(navigational history), 科技史(history of science), 文獻(xiàn)檢索(reference searching)。

　　筆者在面試應(yīng)屆畢業(yè)生時(shí)發(fā)現(xiàn)，很多考生說(shuō)不出究竟在大學(xué)里學(xué)了多少門課程，也說(shuō)不出學(xué)過(guò)課程的名稱，更談不上一些非常重要課程的主要內(nèi)容。這是非常糟糕的。因?yàn)槿绻�你�?duì)自己曾經(jīng)修過(guò)的課程一無(wú)所只的話，你可能在學(xué)校根本就沒有關(guān)注自己的學(xué)業(yè)。船東會(huì)想，這樣的船員上船后可能對(duì)工作也馬虎大意。

　　上面列舉了本科生在校學(xué)過(guò)的一些課程的名稱，希望大家能把學(xué)過(guò)的其他一些課程的英文名稱也能說(shuō)出來(lái)。

　　4. Why do you want to be a sailor? 你為什么想當(dāng)一名船員?

　　Well, I like sailing and traveling very much. When I was a child, I had great admiration for the capable master, whose stories always moved me very much. I love challenging the sea, so if I am a sailor, I will have the chances to work under the waves and challenge the rough sea and weather. I also want to put my knowledge learned in school into practice. Otherwise, it will make no sense for my knowledge learned in school. Besides, I am a village guy and my family is poor. I was told that sailor could get more than those in other fields.

　　這是一個(gè)船東經(jīng)常提問(wèn)畢業(yè)生的經(jīng)典性的問(wèn)題。如何回答也很重要，因?yàn)榇瑬|想借此了解一下你做船員的動(dòng)機(jī)。

　　5. How long do you want to be a sailor? 你想做幾年船員?

　　It is hard to say. But I wish to work as long as possible, maybe until I become a master . To work as a master is a long-cherished dream for me.

　　6. What other plans do you have for the coming 5 or 6 years?

　　未來(lái)5到6年里，你有什么打算?

　　I shall work as a seaman for the coming 5 or 6 years. During this peroid, I will work hard to get the C/O certificates and I wish I would work as a C/O or even a master five years later .

　　提示：對(duì)于絕大多數(shù)船東而言，他們絕大多數(shù)人希望雇用的船員有長(zhǎng)期為公司服務(wù)的愿望，誰(shuí)都不希望自己培養(yǎng)的船員(特別是實(shí)習(xí)生)沒干多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間就走人了。所以說(shuō)，為了你的成功，也不要太坦誠(chéng)。

　　7. Do you think that sailing is a very ideal job for you?

　　你認(rèn)為海員工作是個(gè)非常理想的工作嗎?

　　Yes, because I love the job very much. Today, it is not easy for the new graduates to get good jobs. Compared with those students specialized in other major, I am lucky because I can get a job much more easily than they.

　　8. When do you want to get married?

　　你想什么時(shí)候結(jié)婚?

　　I have not got a definite idea on this. But I wish to get married at least after I finish this contract on board.

　　9. Do you have any hobbies? What hobbies do you like best, why?

　　你有什么業(yè)余愛好?你最喜歡那種業(yè)余愛好?

　　I like soccer very much, and I was a member of school soccer team. I also like basketball and football very much.

　　I like football best because I think the football sports can help us provide a team spirit. Every body should do his best in his position we just can win the game, same as on board ship, we will make good work skill and good maintenance at any where and any time.

　　業(yè)余愛好雖然不是一個(gè)專業(yè)問(wèn)題，但是考官往往通過(guò)了解你的愛好來(lái)了解人的性格特點(diǎn)。一個(gè)什么愛好都沒有的人在事業(yè)上是不會(huì)有太大的成功的。