Listening Practice B1+Online version Listening Practice 2nd bimester by Mariana Ramírez Godínez 1 How long does someone who is already fully bilingual have to train to become a conference interpreter? a Interpreters are born, not made. No training needed. b Two years on average c Three years of college plus six months on-the-job training d Sic months of supervised on-the-job training 2 Given the intense concentration required, interpreters take turns every ___ minutes, on average. a 20 b 30 c 15 d 60 3 For conference interpreters, effective stress management skills are as important as linguistic competence. Mention one thing interpreters do to keep their emotions in check. Written answer 4 An important milestone in the development of simultaneous interpretation was: a Champollion’s deciphering of the Egyptian hieroglyphics. b The advent of computers c CThe development of radio communications in the wake of World War II d The new patterns brought about by globalization 5 Which of the following is NOT true with regard to conference (simultaneous) interpretation? a Interpreters work in teams of at least two b A poorly interpreted sentence may have serious consequences c Interpreting is a high-stress occupation d Simultaneous interpretation requires sophisticated machine equipment 6 Which of the assertions below is false? a Simultaneous interpreting requires no electronic equipment b In time, new neural pathways maybe created in the interpreter’s brain c Good interpreting requires good teamwork d Interpreters may on occasion leave a term in its original language
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