Translation Analysis. A Series of Books for Preparing for the National Unified Examination on English Proficiency for Master's Degree Applicants with Equivalent Academic Qualifications

Author: Xu Jianping
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features:
1. Organized by the chief examiner of the National Unified Examination for Master's Degree English Proficiency for candidates with equivalent academic qualifications.
2. Based on the new examination syllabus, covering all types of translation questions. The chapter arrangement is logical and clear.
3. Combines theory with examples, analyzes past translation exam questions, and categorically introduces common translation techniques. Concise guidance is provided for easily grasped points, while emphasis is placed on detailed instruction and repetition for more challenging aspects.
4. Summarizes the reasons for common translation errors among candidates and organizes methods to avoid mistakes, comprehensively analyzing the weaknesses of candidates during translation.
5. Comprehensive simulated exercises are provided for learners to practice and assess their learning outcomes, along with reference translations. This series consists of 6 volumes: Listening Comprehension Analysis, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Error Identification Analysis, Reading Comprehension and Cloze Analysis, Translation Analysis, Writing Analysis, Mock Exam Analysis, and Syllabus Vocabulary Memorization Handbook.
The series is systematically organized, offering training and guidance for 7 major question types. Through examples, it thoroughly analyzes the techniques, strategies, and methods for each type of question, providing necessary exercises for candidates to apply their knowledge in practice and genuinely improve their skills. It serves as an ideal new practical pre-examination reference material for candidates.
Although English-Chinese translation can be challenging, mastering the correct methods can make it easier. Part of the book outlines common translation question types and strategies; Part 2 combines theory with examples, analyzing past translation exam questions and categorically introducing translation techniques from aspects such as distinguishing main and subordinate clauses, word choice, conversion between parts of speech, structural adjustment, voice conversion, and positive-negative alternation. Concise guidance is provided for easily grasped points, while emphasis is placed on detailed instruction and repetition for more challenging aspects. Part 3 summarizes the reasons for common translation errors among candidates and organizes methods to avoid mistakes, reinforcing their weak areas; the final part provides ample exercises (with reference translations) for readers to practice and assess their learning outcomes.