Quiz Set A
Introduction to Translation Quiz
Translate these sentences (10 pts)
1. When he had finished his speech, he waited for the reaction of the audience. But no one said a word.
2. Where on earth is Tony? I'm tired of waiting for him. Soon we will have been waiting here for an hour.
3. Now that Mark has met Suzy, he seldom thinks of his late wife.
4. When using this product, care must be taken to avoid all contact with the skin.
5. I don't understand why you don't have the report. It was delivered to you over a week ago.
6. I wasn't happy to discover that smoking was allowed aboard the plane.
7. That's not my umbrella. It was left here by someone or other.
8. Will you deliver these goods for me at home?
9. The baby had to be delivered by caesarian operation.
10. Kathy Perry delivers the song with such feel and passion that tug my emotions.
Answer this question (5 pts)
What do you think is the most important quality of the good translator? What skills that a good translator should be specialize? What should a translator be aware of? Give reasons to support your idea?