1. Please briefly introduce yourself as a deck cadet to us. Or tell us something about yourself. 請簡單地介紹一下你自己。

　　Example:

　　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，說話的語速要適中，不要給人是在背書本一樣。至于簡介說多少，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，也不要少說，適可而止。你還可以參考本書第一章所舉的某一船長的自我簡介。

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

　　你在學校學的是什么專業(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?

　　你在大學里都學了哪些課程?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照:

　　公共課： Common English (普通英語), English reading and writing (英語讀寫), English listening and speaking (英語聽說), Advanced English listening (高級英語聽力), Advanced Mathematics (高等數(shù)學), Chinese Revolution History (中國革命史), Computer Operation Skills (計算機操作), Physical Training and Education(體育), College Physics(大學物理), Computer Software Programming, English Typewriting (英文打字), Experimental Physics(實驗物理), Navigational English Reading (航海英語閱讀), International Relations (國際關(guān)系), Art Appreciation (藝術(shù)欣賞), Philosophy (哲學)，(Health and Sanitation Education)健康教育。

　　專業(yè)基礎(chǔ)課及專業(yè)課：Navigational Chemistry (航海化學), Electrician Technique (電工技術(shù)), Mechanical Picture Making (機械制圖), Navigation Theories and Practice (航海理論與實踐), Vessel Structure (船舶結(jié)構(gòu)), Engine Profile (輪機概論), Vessel Signals and VHF (船舶信號與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(船舶貨物運輸), Navigational Appliance是(航海儀器), GMDSS equipment, Radar and ARPAR, Simulator Drills(模擬器演習), Marine Legal Case Study(海事案例分析), Navigational Automation(駕駛自動化, Vessel Agency and Chartering(船舶代理與租賃)。

　　選修課(optional courses)：文學知識(literature), 化學實驗(chemistry experiment), 航海史(navigational history), 科技史(history of science), 文獻檢索(reference searching)。

　　筆者在面試應屆畢業(yè)生時發(fā)現(xiàn)，很多考生說不出究竟在大學里學了多少門課程，也說不出學過課程的名稱，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。因為如果你對自己曾經(jīng)修過的課程一無所只的話，你可能在學校根本就沒有關(guān)注自己的學業(yè)。船東會想，這樣的船員上船后可能對工作也馬虎大意。

　　上面列舉了本科生在校學過的一些課程的名稱，希望大家能把學過的其他一些課程的英文名稱也能說出來。

　　4. Why do you want to be a sailor? 你為什么想當一名船員?

　　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.

　　這是一個船東經(jīng)常提問畢業(yè)生的經(jīng)典性的問題。如何回答也很重要，因為船東想借此了解一下你做船員的動機。

　　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期為公司服務的愿望，誰都不希望自己培養(yǎng)的船員(特別是實習生)沒干多長時間就走人了。所以說，為了你的成功，也不要太坦誠。

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

　　你認為海員工作是個非常理想的工作嗎?

　　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.