French Translation Comprehensive Ability (Level 2)

Author: Ren Youliang Wang Wenxin
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Incorporated into the National Vocational Qualification System; Targeted at the general public; Holders of the certificate can be appointed corresponding positions according to their level; After the unified certification, translation professional qualification evaluations will no longer be conducted nationwide. This book is compiled in accordance with the spirit of the "Interim Provisions on the Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Examination" issued by the Ministry of Personnel, and based on the requirements of the "Trial Syllabus for the National Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Examination—French Translation (Intermediate Level)". Like the intermediate-level textbook, this book consists of 8 units, with each unit containing 2 lessons (topics include: Sports and Entertainment, Tourism and Transportation, Politics and Society, Culture and Heritage, Education and Health, Economy and Business, Industry and Agriculture, Science and Technology). Each lesson is divided into two main parts: text and exercises. The text includes a basic vocabulary list, a phrase list, text annotations, and reading comprehension questions. The exercises are designed according to the exam format, divided into four parts: vocabulary and grammar, reading comprehension, cloze, and composition. Among these, the reading materials, cloze, and composition are all based on the lesson topics; the vocabulary and grammar exercises are independently designed to meet the preparation needs of students. The book includes reference answers at the end. The texts and reading materials in this book are sourced from major French newspapers such as Le Monde, Le Figaro, Le Nouvel Observateur, Le Point, Libération, and L'Express, news agency reports from AFP, as well as some writings and websites. We express our gratitude here to these newspapers, news agencies, books, and websites. The texts and reading materials in this book have been carefully selected and are aligned with the intermediate-level topics, aiming to deepen and broaden language knowledge while allowing readers to gain more exposure to and understanding of contemporary France, such as the 35-hour workweek, pension system reforms, the first French presidential election, major political parties, biotechnology, internet and mobile technology, Paris transportation, university education, wine culture, and more. Therefore, this book is not only suitable for exam preparation but can also be used as a reading book or textbook for advanced French students.