Translation and interpretation

What is the position of the adjective in French's sentence?

• Before noun

• After noun

• Before verb

• After verb

What idiom has the similar meaning with " a piece of cake " ?

• Bread and butter

• Take the cake

• Eaten bread

• Icing on the cake

Which is a metaphor's example?

• Chaos is a friend of mine

• Cunning like a fox

• Life is like a box of chocolates

• That baby is as cute as a button

Which of the following is a simile?

• • A. All the world's a stage.

• • B. Her eyes were like pools of sapphires.

• • C. The wind whispered through the trees.

• • D. My love is a fire that burns bright.

Which of the following is the MOST likely reason why misunderstandings can occur because of cultural differences?

• • A. Words can have different meanings in different cultures.

• • B. Certain regional slang, idioms, jokes, and phrases can be meaningless when directly translated.

• • C. People from different cultures may have different communication styles.

• • D. All of the above.

Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be interpreted as threatening?

• • A. "I'm going to count to three."

• • B. "I'm going to call my lawyer."

• • C. "I'm going to tell your parents."

• • D. "I'm going to report you to the boss."

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of interpreters?

• • A. Consecutive interpreters

• • B. Simultaneous interpreters

• • C. Sign language interpreters

• • D. Literary interpreters

What is the MOST important skill for an interpreter to have?

• • A. Accuracy

• • B. Clarity

• • C. Professionalism

• D. Concentration