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TRANSLATION 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the replacement of an original text with another text

a)

interpreting

b)

translation

c)

oral translation

2.

Translations do not pay attention to the immediate context of situation.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Select the characteristics of an interpreter:

a)

They speak

b)

The final product is delivered instantly

c)

Theyuse both languages

d)

They rely on numerous industry-specific resources.

4.

It refers to the process whereby a text in one variety of language is reworded into another:

a)

target text

b)

source text

c)

intralingual translation

d)

intersemiotic translation

5.

It is the translation from one language into another language:

a)

intralingual translation

b)

interlingual translation

c)

intersemiotic translation

d)

literary translation

6.

It is the interpreting that occurs after the speaker has finished:

a)

liaison interpreting

b)

community interpreting

c)

consecutive interpreting

d)

simultaneous interpreting

7.

In computer-assisted translation there is a division of labour between man and machine.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The backwards orientation in translation refers to the main requirement that the content of a translation should match the content of the original. These is known as:

a)

semantic equivalence

b)

pragmatic equivalence

9.

It is the interpreting that is carried out face-to-face or over the phone, and takes place in in police or immigration departments, hospitals or prisons:

a)

liaison interpreting

b)

community interpreting

c)

consecutive interpreting

d)

simultaneous interpreting

10.

Choose some characteristics translators have:

a)

The final translation product will take more time to be delivered.

b)

The final product is delivered instantly.

c)

Translators do not have to be conversationally fluent in their source language.

d)

Translators rely on numerous resources.