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Read the Introduction (pages 1-7), then choose the correct answers based on the text.
1. What is the main purpose of interpretation?
a. To convey understanding between speakers and listeners
b. To translate written materials from one language to another
c. To study and learn different languages
d. To decode foreign languages
2. Which of the following best describes the primary difference between translation and
interpretation?
a. Translators work with written materials, while interpreters work with spoken language.
b. Translators are linguists, while interpreters are diplomats.
c. Translators focus on accuracy, while interpreters focus on conveying the essence of the
message.
d. Translators work with individual clients, while interpreters work with groups.
3. Which type of language is generally in higher demand for translation and interpretation
services?
a. Rare or exotic languages
b. Major world languages
c. All languages are equally in demand.
d. The demand depends on the specific market.
4. How many official languages does the United Nations use in its operations?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
5. What is an example of a specific language that interpreters are often required to know in
some court systems in America?
a. Vietnamese
b. Spanish
c. French
d. German
6. How do multi-national banks typically operate in terms of languages?
a. They operate exclusively in English.
b. They operate in a single language other than English.
c. They operate in two or more languages, including English.
d. They do not require the services of interpreters or translators.
7. Which of the following statements is true about the languages used for official business
in Canada and Switzerland?
a. They conduct their official business in one language.
b. They conduct their official business in two languages.
c. They conduct their official business in three languages.
d. They conduct their official business in four or more languages.
8. The passage suggests that Interpreters are typically expected to:
a. Spend a significant amount of time researching background materials.
b. Provide a precise, word-for-word translation of the original message.
c. Immediately provide a satisfactory paraphrase or equivalent when the perfect word does
not come to mind.
d. Reproduce the same level of accuracy and completeness as professional translators.
9. The text states that some people are able to do both translation and interpretation, while
others find they can only do one or the other. This suggests that:
a. Translation and interpretation require distinct skill sets and temperaments.
b. Translators and interpreters are interchangeable, and the two professions are very
similar.
c. With proper training, anyone can become both a skilled translator and a skilled
interpreter.
d. The ability to perform both translation and interpretation is primarily determined by an
individual's native language.
10. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Interpretation is always more important than translation in international settings.
b. Translators are held to a higher standard of accuracy and completeness than interpreters.
c. Interpreters must have a thorough mastery of both the source and target languages.
d. Interpretation is a more prestigious and lucrative profession than translation.