Study Guide: English Interpretation Practice Level 3

Author: Medemind, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "Practical English Interpretation" is one of the designated training textbooks for the National Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Examination organized and compiled by the Foreign Languages Press after the launch of the examination by the Ministry of Personnel. The "Practical English Interpretation Companion Series" is another designated training supplementary textbook for the National Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Examination, meticulously compiled by the same organization and team. The "Companion Series" (hereinafter referred to as "Companion Series") follows the "Practical Interpretation" examination syllabus as its writing principle, adhering to the compilation approach and themes of the main training textbook "Practical English Interpretation," and includes 16 units such as "Ceremonial Speeches," "International Exchange," "Tourism," "Culture and Education," "Sports," "Press and Publication," "Healthcare," "Exhibition and Convention Introduction," "Performing Arts," "National Conditions Report," "Business Meetings," "Information Age," "Economic Cooperation," "Management Strategies," "Science and Technology," and "International Relations." The unit themes are completely consistent with those of "Practical English Interpretation." As the best teaching companion for "Practical English Interpretation," the "Companion Series" first provides translations for some difficult words in the original textbook's dialogue and passage texts, then supplements annotations and reviews on the understanding of the text content and interpretation methods. To systematically cultivate learners' interpretation skills, the "Companion Series" adds listening, speaking, and interpretation exercises. The listening training includes "Listen and Retell," "Listen and Follow," and "Listen and Write," while the speaking training includes "Group Discussion," "Guided Expression," and "Free Expression." The interpretation training consists of "Chinese-English Passage Interpretation" and "English-Chinese Passage Interpretation." The improvement of students' interpretation skills also depends on their vocabulary and common expressions. Therefore, the "Companion Series" includes a substantial number of words that can be used for listening, speaking, and interpretation teaching input and output materials, as well as to enrich students' vocabulary for future interpretation exams or work.
The improvement of students' interpretation skills, in addition to the continuous accumulation of vocabulary, lies in mastering essential interpretation techniques. The "Companion Series" has specifically established a "Interpretation Techniques" section, introducing one interpretation technique per unit and providing corresponding exercises, thereby also addressing the shortcomings of the original textbook. Given that "Practical English Interpretation" is an examination preparation textbook for the National Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Examination, one of the important missions of the "Companion Series" is to help students prepare actively for the exam, enabling them to understand the exam format, items, and scope. The "Companion Series" provides a set of mock exams at the end of each unit, which are consistent with the exam format and difficulty level of the "National Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Examination - Level 3 Practical Interpretation Exam." The entire series contains 16 mock exams, which can be used for self-assessment by learners, for teachers to evaluate the progress of teaching, and for candidates' exam preparation.
The authors recommend that teachers and students participating in the National Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Examination training use "Practical English Interpretation" in conjunction with the "Companion Series," combining the foundational learning of the main textbook with the intensive training of the supplementary textbook to achieve optimal results in the training of interpretation certification exams.