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Stone-walling speech is lengthy without any _______ or important information.
Stone-walling speech is lengthy without any _______ or important information.
viewpoint
In logical speech, the interpreter should watch the logical _______ between ideas.
In logical speech, the interpreter should watch the logical _______ between ideas.
connection
If the speaker does not follow the time order correctly in chronological speech, the interpreter should quietly _______ his mistake.
If the speaker does not follow the time order correctly in chronological speech, the interpreter should quietly _______ his mistake.
correct
Descriptive speech can be difficult for the interpreter as it is not _______ and can be hard to follow.
Descriptive speech can be difficult for the interpreter as it is not _______ and can be hard to follow.
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Interpreters must reflect the _______ sense as well as the underlying spirit of the speech.
Interpreters must reflect the _______ sense as well as the underlying spirit of the speech.
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Due to time limitations, the interpreter may have to _______ secondary information and focus on main ideas.
Due to time limitations, the interpreter may have to _______ secondary information and focus on main ideas.
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In logical speech with unclear arguments, the interpreter must stay _______ and rearrange ideas for clarity.
In logical speech with unclear arguments, the interpreter must stay _______ and rearrange ideas for clarity.
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Interpreters must look for turning points in the speech, using transition _______ like 'but' or 'however'.
Interpreters must look for turning points in the speech, using transition _______ like 'but' or 'however'.
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The US has said it is against the proposal, although it is in favour of reform in ______.
The US has said it is against the proposal, although it is in favour of reform in ______.
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The import duties imposed on Korean cars are excessive and discriminatory. ______ they must be reduced.
The import duties imposed on Korean cars are excessive and discriminatory. ______ they must be reduced.
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The American government has been exerting greater pressure on the Colombian authorities, ______ the illegal import and consumption of cocaine from that country is again on the increase.
The American government has been exerting greater pressure on the Colombian authorities, ______ the illegal import and consumption of cocaine from that country is again on the increase.
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The strong Mark may not be good for our exports, ______ it has contributed to holding down inflation.
The strong Mark may not be good for our exports, ______ it has contributed to holding down inflation.
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Certain countries have attempted to apply strict monetary and fiscal discipline, ______ others have felt it more important to stimulate the economy.
Certain countries have attempted to apply strict monetary and fiscal discipline, ______ others have felt it more important to stimulate the economy.
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This is a very useful proposal. ______, I don’t think we should get too excited about it.
This is a very useful proposal. ______, I don’t think we should get too excited about it.
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Nearly half a million people have had to be evacuated as the 200 km per hour winds ______ trees, tore roofs off some houses.
Nearly half a million people have had to be evacuated as the 200 km per hour winds ______ trees, tore roofs off some houses.
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In coastal areas many boats were submerged by the 10 meter ______, while others were beached.
In coastal areas many boats were submerged by the 10 meter ______, while others were beached.
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If you do not know a word in a speech, you should base on the ______ to translate.
If you do not know a word in a speech, you should base on the ______ to translate.
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When deduction is impossible, one must admit ______ and clarify the meaning with the speaker.
When deduction is impossible, one must admit ______ and clarify the meaning with the speaker.
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Active listening involves constant attention to the meanings or ideas expressed by the ______.
Active listening involves constant attention to the meanings or ideas expressed by the ______.
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Passive listening is about listening for main ideas to get the general ______.
Passive listening is about listening for main ideas to get the general ______.
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To listen actively, an interpreter must focus on the overall sense of a ______.
To listen actively, an interpreter must focus on the overall sense of a ______.
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Active listening skill is not a natural gift; it has to be learned and ______.
Active listening skill is not a natural gift; it has to be learned and ______.
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Rhetorical speech is impressive, elegant, and uses ______ to convey its messages.
Rhetorical speech is impressive, elegant, and uses ______ to convey its messages.
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Interpreters must mobilize all of their resources in the target ______.
Interpreters must mobilize all of their resources in the target ______.
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Hungary has complained that its steel exports to the European Union are unable to develop because of excessively restrictive ______ quotas.
Hungary has complained that its steel exports to the European Union are unable to develop because of excessively restrictive ______ quotas.
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The Union representative pointed out that quotas are still ______ by Hungary by a large margin.
The Union representative pointed out that quotas are still ______ by Hungary by a large margin.
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Good note-taking often involves using a ______ hand margin for links to avoid confusion.
Good note-taking often involves using a ______ hand margin for links to avoid confusion.
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Links should be noted on the left-hand margin so that they are easy to find and not confused with ______.
Links should be noted on the left-hand margin so that they are easy to find and not confused with ______.
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A vertical list should be noted to categorize information like natural ______.
A vertical list should be noted to categorize information like natural ______.
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In consecutive interpreting with note-taking, if something is ______ in notes, it's important to mark the page.
In consecutive interpreting with note-taking, if something is ______ in notes, it's important to mark the page.
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Western Turkey has suffered a series of natural catastrophes, including storms, floods, and ______.
Western Turkey has suffered a series of natural catastrophes, including storms, floods, and ______.
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EU pointed out that supply quotas for Hungary may not be the cause of ______.
EU pointed out that supply quotas for Hungary may not be the cause of ______.
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The free-market approach to social services insists on minimum state ______.
The free-market approach to social services insists on minimum state ______.
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In practice, the free-market approach has proven to be a ______.
In practice, the free-market approach has proven to be a ______.
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Due to a lack of competition, the services are often dominated by a single private service ______.
Due to a lack of competition, the services are often dominated by a single private service ______.
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Those unable to afford private services may have to rely on the under-funded ______ sector.
Those unable to afford private services may have to rely on the under-funded ______ sector.
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The result of the failed free-market approach is a ______ society.
The result of the failed free-market approach is a ______ society.
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A good ______ in a speech helps guide the interpreter effectively.
A good ______ in a speech helps guide the interpreter effectively.
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An interpreter should maintain ______ contact with the audience while speaking.
An interpreter should maintain ______ contact with the audience while speaking.
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To convey ideas effectively, an interpreter must ______ the speaker's sentences appropriately.
To convey ideas effectively, an interpreter must ______ the speaker's sentences appropriately.
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Study Notes
Understanding a Speech
- If you don't understand a word or an expression, analyze the context, or ask the speaker directly.
- Active listening focuses on the meaning and ideas of the speaker.
- Passive listening focuses on the general message without attention to detail.
- Active listening involves understanding the speaker's intent.
Analyzing a Speech
- Rhetorical speeches use metaphors, imagery, jokes, and anecdotes.
- Stone-walling speeches are lengthy without viewpoint, information, or communication.
- Logical speeches present a clear or unclear argument.
- Narrative or chronological speeches emphasize time phrases and verb tenses.
- Descriptive speeches are not logical and can be difficult to follow.
Analyzing Main Ideas and Accessories
- Reflect the literal sense and the underlying spirit of the speech.
- A concise summary is appropriate when time is limited or the speech is long.
Analyzing Links
- Links show logical consequences, causes, sequential ideas, or opposing ideas.
Memorizing a Speech
- Visualize the speaker's words.
- Create a mental outline of the speech.
- Concentrate on the beginning and end of the speech.
Re-expressing
- Maintain eye contact with the audience.
- Speak clearly and fluently.
- Glance at notes to recall information.
- Deliver speech efficiently, keeping sentences short.
- Use the correct intonation and pauses.
- Drop your voice at the end of a sentence.
Consecutive Interpreting with Note-Taking
- Use a diagonal format for notes.
- Note links in the left-hand margin to help identify them.
- Create a vertical list for information.
- Mark missing information in your notes.
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This quiz focuses on the various aspects of understanding and analyzing speeches. It covers active versus passive listening, types of speeches, and the importance of identifying main ideas. Improve your critical listening and analytical skills with this engaging quiz.
