Dialogue A

A:The ship is about to start. Let's go on board.

B:All right. (passing up the gangway)

A:Where is our cabin?

B:Cabin No. 3,the upper deck. It's near amid ship.

A:Here we are. There're four berths,two upper berths and two lower berths.

B:Which is your berth?

A:The upper one.

B:Let's go for a walk on the deck.

A:OK. Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian?

B:Yes.

A:When does this ship 1eave?

B:Four sharp.

A:How many days does it take to Dalian?

B:About two days. It arrives in Dalian at 6∶00p. m. The day after tomorrow. Look!The ship is lifting anchor.

A:How many ports do we call at on our passage to Dalian?

B:Two ports.

A:The ship is going very fast.

B:Perhaps she makes about 25 knots an hour.

A:Ah,there is a small boat coming towards us.

B:And she is signaling to us.

A:The weather doesn't look very good. look at all those clouds over there.

B:Yes,the wind is beginning to blow but the radio said the weather would be fine today.

A:The wind is blowing hard. It's started to rain. There's going to be a storm.

B:The ship is rolling and pitching now. You look pale. Are you seasick?

A:I don't feel very good.

B:I have some tablets for seasickness.

A:They give me no help at all.

B:Then we'd better go back to our cabin.

A:The sea is very rough. I get terribly seasick. I'm afraid

I'm going to be sick.

B:Go to bed and shut your eyes. It will be all right. The storm will be over soon. (The wind is dropping and the clouds are breaking. )

B:Well,the storm is over,the sea's calming down. How do you feel?

A:I feel much better now.

B:I see a red light off our bows.

A:Is that a light house?

B:Yes,may be we'll be in port before long.

A:How long does this ship lie at anchor here?

B:Half an hour.

A:It is going to dock. Let's go ashore to buy some local and special products.

Dialogue B

(Austin is taking a boat trip to Tasamnia. He and his friendare strolling on the deck. )

A:Nice day,isn't it?

B:Yes,it couldn't be better!A sea trip is always enjoyable in fine weather like this.

A:I hope it will remain fine all the way.

B:So do I. It can be very rough,though. Is this your first voyage in Australia?

A:Yes. How long does it take to get to Tasmania?

B:The ship is making about thirty knots per hour,so we should arrive there within ten hours.

A:I'm glad it's not very long.

B:Do you get seasick?

A:Usually not. But I don't know how I'd fee1 if the ship was pitching and rolling.

B:In that case,better eat some solid food. Don't drink any liquids.

A:Is that the best remedy?

B:That helped me an uncomfortable voyage.

A:Thank you for your advice. It's a bit chilly,isn't it?

B:Are you feeling cold?Would you like to come with me tomy cabin for a beer?

A:Thank you. It's nice of you to invite me.