WorksheetsLive 1: Introduction to Translation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does SL stand for in translation studies?
Source Level
Source Language
Standard Language
Secondary Language
Which of the following is NOT a function of translation?
Transferring culture and ideas
Converting a source text into a target text
Memorizing dictionary words
Communication between languages
One of the essential skills of a translator is:
Knowing only target language grammar
Ability to formulate phrases correctly
Using Google Translate always
Avoiding cultural references
Which of the following is an opportunity for translators?
Multi-national companies
Tourism
Research organizations
All of the above
The word “address” in “He will address the audience at the conference” means:
Location
To speak formally
To solve a problem
A written note
Communication is defined as passing information and exchanging ideas.
True
False
Translation only deals with replacing words between languages.
True
False
Cultural knowledge is important for translators.
True
False
The translator does not need any tools for translation.
True
False
"Diamond cuts diamond" is equivalent to "لا يفل الحديد إلا الحديد".
True
False
“Whoever wins the competition will receive a special prize.”
علي سيغادر إلى وطنه قصد المشاركة في الأفراح لبنته.
مَن يفوز بالمسابقة سيحصل على جائزة خاصة.
سوف يتم النظر في استقالتك قبل انتهاء فترة الإخطار.
أدى جو بايدن اليمين الدستورية ليصبح الرئيس ال 46 للولايات المتحدة.
“محافظ جدة يدشن معرض الإبداع العلمي 2024.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will deal strictly with any matter.
The governor of Jeddah inaugurates the Scientific Innovation Exhibition 2024.
Ali will leave for his homeland to attend his daughter’s wedding.
Dozens of protesters gathered in the city’s main square.
“Your resignation will be considered prior to the expiry of the notice period.”
سرعان ما رقد المريض في المستشفى قام الطبيب بعمل حقنة
سوف يتم النظر في استقالتك قبل انتهاء فترة الإخطار.
مَن يفوز بالمسابقة سيحصل على جائزة خاصة.
سيتناول رئيس البلدية قضايا المدينة في خطابه.
“لكل جواد كبوة” corresponds to:
Even Homer nods
Diamond cuts diamond
No respect for a prophet in his own land
Let’s learn Spanish
“We need to address the problem of pollution in our city” means:
To speak formally
A place of residence
To deal with
To introduce
