dried , and stowed in a place with adequate ventilation
stowed in a hot , moist compartment
stowed on deck at all times
stowed in any compartment
第1题：
A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness because it may ______.
A.rot
B.shrink
C.stretch
D.unlay
第2题：
Chafing gear(防摩擦装置) is used to______．
A.anchor the boat
B.pick up heavy loads
C.protect fiber rope from abrasion
D.strengthen mooring lines
第3题：
Though Pasteur was in poor health, he worked hard in order______.
A. to make a living
B. to prevent the dog from rabies
C. to find a good way to cure rabies
D. to protect children from mad dogs
此题为细节题。见第六段句子as he was eager to find a way for curing rabies。
第4题：
Sisal rope is less strong and less flexible than （）.
第5题：
Natural fiber rope is made （）the fibers of different plants.
第6题：
Whipping the bitter end of a fiber rope ______．
A.increases the circumference of the rope
B.makes for easier handling
C.prevents fraying of the bitter end
D.prevents moisture from entering the bitter end
第7题：
In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be ______.
A.dried, and stowed in a place with adequate ventilation
B.stowed in a hot, moist compartment
C.stowed on deck at all times
D.stowed in any compartment
第8题：
此题为判断题(对，错)。
第9题：
Ropes can be divided into three types: （）.
第10题：
（）is the strongest and the most elastic of all the synthetic fiber ropes.