B. To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive interpreters. C. To state the qualifications of an interpreter.
D. To point out the importance of an interpreter. Question 44: The author implies that most people have the opinion that the
skill of interpreting is ______.
A. simpler than it really is B. very complex and demanding
C. highly valued and admired D. based on principles of business
Question 45: The example “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sows ear” is used to________.
A. stress the importance of word for word translation B. point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish
C. emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said D. show the differences in language A and language B
Question 46: A precondition of being a translator is ______. A. being a linguist
B. being bilingual C. working well with people
D. being able to use high-tech
equipment
Question 47: Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for?
A. A large meeting of many nations. B. A translation of a foreign book.
C. A business transaction between 2 foreign speakers. D. An interpretation of a major literary work.
Question 48: The word “converting” is closest in meaning to…... A. understanding
B. changing C. reading
D. concluding Question 49: The word “the former” in the last paragraph refers to_____.
A. simultaneous interpreters B. the conference
C. consecutive interpreters. D. both A B.
Question 50: What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive interpreter?
A. The money they are paid. B. The size of group with whom they
work.
C. Their proficiency in the language. D. The type of dictionary they use.
ĐÁP ÁN
1-C 2-D
3-C 4-B
5-B 6-D
7-A 8-C
9-C 10-C
11-D 12-B
13-B 14-C
15-A 16-B
17-D 18-A
19-C 20-B
21-B 22-D
23-D 24-D
25-A 26-A
27-D 28-B
29-B 30-B
31-B 32-C
33-B 34-D
35-A 36-B
37-B 38-D
39-C 40-D
41-A 42-B
43-B 44-A
45-C 46-B
47-C 48-B
49-A 50-B
