English Translation Qualification Examination: Intermediate English Translation Simulation Test and Solutions

Author: Qi Nai Zheng
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Junior English Translation Examination includes two English-Chinese short passages and two Chinese-English short passages. Each passage is approximately 250 words, requiring candidates to complete all translations within three hours. The Junior English Translation Examination is suitable for college graduates majoring in English, second-year and above undergraduate students majoring in English, non-English majors who have passed the College English Test Band 6, and candidates of similar proficiency levels. The Intermediate English Translation Examination includes two English-Chinese short passages and two Chinese-English short passages. Each passage is approximately 300 words, requiring candidates to complete all translations within four hours. The Intermediate English Translation Examination is suitable for English majors, postgraduate students, and candidates of similar proficiency levels. Translation, like listening, speaking, reading, and writing, requires a solid foundation. Without a strong grasp of grammar and vocabulary, as well as the ability to manipulate them, improving translation skills is merely empty talk. Therefore, only by mastering the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary can one generalize and flexibly and accurately perform translations, and only then can one excel in various examinations. This book provides precise and targeted guidance on how to achieve faithfulness to the original text while ensuring smooth translations based on a solid foundation in Chinese and English. Practice is the only way to improve translation skills. This book offers detailed explanations and descriptions of translation methods and techniques—such as amplification, omission, reverse translation, repetition, word order adjustment, word selection, and changing parts of speech—which help candidates gain a clear understanding and practical assistance in Chinese-English translation. It greatly benefits candidates in improving translation skills and mastering translation principles. At the same time, we are confident that this book will also be helpful in improving English proficiency and passing other English examinations.