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Introduction to InterpretingOnline version Interpreting fundamentals by Fiona Luhulima 1 1. What is interpreting? a B. The process of conveying a spoken message from one language into another b C. The process of learning two foreign languages c A. The process of writing a text in another language d D. The process of correcting grammatical errors 2 2. What is the main purpose of interpreting? a C. To facilitate communication between people who speak different languages b B. To teach people grammar c A. To make a speech longer d D. To replace professional translators 3 3. What is the main difference between interpreting and translation? a C. Translation only takes place in conferences b A. Interpreting mainly deals with spoken language, while translation mainly deals with written language c D. Interpreting does not require language skills d B. Interpreting is always easier than translation 4 4. Which of the following is NOT normally a basic stage of the interpreting process? a C. Processing b B. Comprehension c A. Listening d D. Publishing 5 5. Which sequence best represents the interpreting process? a D. Speak → Translate → Edit → Print b A. Write → Edit → Publish → Speak c C. Read → Memorize → Write → Publish d B. Listen → Understand → Process → Reformulate → Deliver 6 6. In consecutive interpreting, the interpreter usually speaks... a C. After the speaker pauses b A. Before the speaker starts speaking c D. Only after the meeting has finished d B. At exactly the same time as the speaker 7 7. What is a characteristic of simultaneous interpreting? a B. The interpreter speaks almost at the same time as the speaker b A. The interpreter speaks after the entire meeting ends c C. The interpreter only translates written documents d D. The interpreter does not listen to the speaker 8 8. Which type of interpreting is commonly used in hospitals to facilitate communication between doctors and patients? a B. Community or medical interpreting b C. Literary interpreting c D. Technical writing d A. Conference interpreting 9 9. Which type of interpreting is most closely associated with courtrooms and legal proceedings? a D. Educational interpreting b B. Conference interpreting c A. Legal interpreting d C. Business interpreting 10 10. What is liaison interpreting commonly used for? a D. Writing subtitles for films b C. Editing academic articles c A. Translating novels d B. Communicating in small meetings, visits, or negotiations 11 11. Which of the following is an important competency for an interpreter? a C. Cooking competence b A. Listening competence c D. Typing speed only d B. Drawing competence 12 12. Why is cultural competence important for interpreters? a A. Because interpreters must understand cultural differences that may affect communication b B. Because interpreters must memorize every culture in the world c C. Because culture is more important than language d D. Because interpreters do not need language skills 13 13. A good interpreter should primarily transfer... a B. The speaker's meaning and message b C. Their personal opinion c D. Only the most interesting information d A. Individual words only 14 14. Which principle requires an interpreter to avoid deliberately changing a speaker's message based on personal opinions? a A. Speed b B. Creativity c D. Memorization d C. Impartiality 15 15. Does being bilingual automatically make someone a professional interpreter? a B. Yes, because interpreters do not need special training b C. No, because professional interpreting also requires skills such as listening, processing, reformulation, cultural competence, and professional ethics c D. No, because interpreters only need to know one language d A. Yes, because knowing two languages is all an interpreter needs 16 16. Which setting is most likely to require conference interpreting? a D. A person reading a novel alone b B. A person writing a diary c C. A student completing a grammar exercise d A. An international academic conference 17 17. What does an interpreter do during the comprehension stage? a C. Changes the speaker's opinion b B. Understands the meaning, context, and intention of the message c A. Publishes the speaker's speech d D. Writes a completely new speech 18 18. Which of the following best describes community interpreting? a D. Interpreting used exclusively for business negotiations b B. Interpreting used to help people access public and social services c C. Interpreting used only in international conferences d A. Interpreting used mainly for literary texts 19 19. Why is accuracy important in interpreting? a B. Because the interpreter is expected to communicate the speaker's message correctly b A. Because the interpreter should make the message sound more interesting c D. Because the interpreter should make the speech shorter d C. Because the interpreter should add more information 20 20. Which of the following is an example of a situation requiring interpreting? a A. A translator editing a written novel b D. A writer composing a poem c C. A doctor communicating with a patient who speaks a different language d B. A student reading an English textbook

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Introduction to InterpretingOnline version

by Fiona Luhulima

1. What is interpreting?

2. What is the main purpose of interpreting?

3. What is the main difference between interpreting and translation?

4. Which of the following is NOT normally a basic stage of the interpreting process?

5. Which sequence best represents the interpreting process?

6. In consecutive interpreting, the interpreter usually speaks...

7. What is a characteristic of simultaneous interpreting?

8. Which type of interpreting is commonly used in hospitals to facilitate communication between doctors and patients?

9. Which type of interpreting is most closely associated with courtrooms and legal proceedings?

10. What is liaison interpreting commonly used for?

11. Which of the following is an important competency for an interpreter?

12. Why is cultural competence important for interpreters?

13. A good interpreter should primarily transfer...

14. Which principle requires an interpreter to avoid deliberately changing a speaker's message based on personal opinions?

15. Does being bilingual automatically make someone a professional interpreter?

16. Which setting is most likely to require conference interpreting?

17. What does an interpreter do during the comprehension stage?

18. Which of the following best describes community interpreting?

19. Why is accuracy important in interpreting?

20. Which of the following is an example of a situation requiring interpreting?