If he is a common carrier，he is absolutely responsible to the owner of the goods carried （）any loss or damage to them unless caused by an Act of God or the Queen’s enemies，or the inherent vice in the goods themselves，or the negligence of the owner of the goods，or a general average sacrifice.

During loading or discharging，where the delay is due to the Shipowner’s fault，or that of his servants or agents acting within their authority，the time actually delayed is to be（）in calculating lay days.

The court may reduce or deny remuneration if it appears that the salvors have by their fault （）or have been guilty of theft，receiving stolen goods，or other acts of fraud.

The pioneers（）their journey after a short rest.

Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on （）which is the day after Christmas.

Either the shirts or the sweater（）a good buy

Intelligent animals change their behavior _____ the demands of the situation or environment.

A declaration made by the Master before a PRC Consul，giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo，through no fault of the vessel，her officers，or crew is a(n)（）.

It will be a relief over the death of a friend or a relative if the friend or relative dies from ______.

Every deliberate act of wrongdoing by the master or any of the crew against the ship or cargo，without the authorization or privity of the Shipowner or his agent，is（）.

（）, or drum is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes which will fasten the ship to the shore.

A salvor may be（）the whole or part of the payment due under Salvage Convention to the extent that the salvage operations have become necessary or more difficult because of fault or neglect on his part or if the salvor has been guilty of fraud or other dishonest conduct.