7 Questions
What is the main reason for having two interpreters instead of one?
To avoid the risk of words being filtered through a foreign mouthpiece
Why are two interpreters usually present when two presidents meet in different languages?
To function as mutual overseers for each other's translations
What role do the interpreters play in maintaining trust during international summits?
They serve as mutual overseers for each other's translations
What is the primary function of having two interpreters for summit-level meetings?
To provide checks and balances on the equivalence of translations
What is the primary role of the translator or interpreter according to the text?
To present the case in the foreign language as the clients would like to see it
What is the analogy drawn between the translator and an advocate?
Both may represent morally questionable clients
What distinguishes content from axiological presentation according to the text?
They are two distinct aspects of translation and interpretation
Test your knowledge of interpretation and diplomacy with this quiz on international summit interpreting. Explore the role of interpreters in facilitating communication between world leaders and the significance of having two interpreters present during high-level meetings.
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