International Summit Interpreting Quiz

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What is the main reason for having two interpreters instead of one?

  • To ensure accurate translation of complex political jargon
  • To avoid the risk of words being filtered through a foreign mouthpiece (correct)
  • To provide language support for the presidents' respective delegations
  • To facilitate smoother communication between the presidents

Why are two interpreters usually present when two presidents meet in different languages?

  • To speed up the interpretation process
  • To function as mutual overseers for each other's translations (correct)
  • To provide backup in case one interpreter makes a mistake
  • To ensure accurate two-way communication between the presidents

What role do the interpreters play in maintaining trust during international summits?

  • They facilitate cultural understanding between the presidents
  • They serve as mutual overseers for each other's translations (correct)
  • They act as representatives of their respective presidents
  • They ensure that sensitive information is not leaked

What is the primary function of having two interpreters for summit-level meetings?

<p>To provide checks and balances on the equivalence of translations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the translator or interpreter according to the text?

<p>To present the case in the foreign language as the clients would like to see it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the analogy drawn between the translator and an advocate?

<p>Both may represent morally questionable clients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes content from axiological presentation according to the text?

<p>They are two distinct aspects of translation and interpretation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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