English Interpreting Tutorial (Part 2).

Author: Zhong Weihé, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is the second volume of English Interpretation Course, containing 15 units. Each unit consists of three parts. The first part is Guidance and Tips, which systematically introduces the various skills and basic theories of interpretation in a step-by-step manner. The second part is Practical Drills, which includes exercises designed to reinforce the skills introduced in the Guidance and Tips section. It provides 2 authentic international conference speech materials for English-to-Chinese and 2 for Chinese-to-English translation, serving as practical training materials for consecutive or simultaneous interpretation. Additionally, keyword explanations are provided in the interpretation exercises, aligning with the requirements of pre-interpretation preparation. The third part is Reference Translations, where the provided translations are rendered in an interpretive style, which may differ from the written translation of the same material. The target audience includes senior translation majors, advanced English majors, or first-year graduate students in translation programs. This course is also highly beneficial for candidates preparing for the "Translation Professional Qualification (Level) Certificate Examination" administered by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security or the "Foreign Language Translation Level Certificate Examination" organized by the Ministry of Education. An accompanying MP3 CD is included with the textbook for supplementary practice, along with audio cassettes for student self-study.