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Part II 实践与实战10.1 Extreme Sports 极限运动口译教程P76音频位置：实践与实战10.1In the past, young sportspeople would play hockey or baseball. Today, they want risk and excitement –the closer to the edge the better. They snowboard over cliffs and mountain-bike down steep mountains. They wind-surf near hurricanes, go white-water rafting through rapids, and bungee-jump from towers.Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports. A city kid who didn’t have the money to buy expensive sports equipment could g et a skateboard and have fun. But now it has become a whole new area of sport, requiring specialized equipment and high levels of skill. There’s even a special Olympics for extreme sports, called the Winter X-Games, which include snow mountain-biking and ice-climbing. An Extreme Games competition is held each summer in Rhode Island. It features sports such as sky-surfing, where people jump from airplanes with surfboards attached to their feet.What makes extreme sports so popular? I think the main reason is that people love the thrill. City people in particular want to be outdoors on weekends and do something challenging. With the new equipment available today people can take greater risks without getting hurt. And the risk itself is part of the appeal. Once you have been mountain biking or snow-boarding, it’s impossible to go back to cycling or skiing. They are just too boring.Extreme sports are certainly not for everyone. Most people still prefer to play baseball or basketball or watch sports on TV. But extreme sports are definitely gaining in popularity. These fresh and exciting sports could well be the wave of the future.10.1 Extreme Sports 极限运动译文过去，爱好体育的年轻人玩的是曲棍球或棒球，如今他们追求的是冒险和刺激――越接近极限越好。

Uni t TwoCeremonial AddressUnit Objectives（单元目标）After reading this unit, you shouldunderstand how to makea short-term preparation for the interpreting tasks.find ways to improve your interpreting skills and performance.master the basic words and expressions about ceremonial address.know some cultural background knowledge about ceremonial address.I. Interpreting Skills( 口译技能 )Read the following presentation about short-term preparation.Try tounderstand what and how to prepare for the interpreting tasks in theshort run. Then complete the following task:Suppose you are going to work as an interpreter for a businessman whois going to make a ceremonial address. How are you going to preparefor it and what questions are you going to ask if you are able to contactthe organizer or the speaker before the interpretation starts? Workin groups and work out a question list.Preparing Training (II): Short-term Preparation（短期准备）Short-term preparation in interpreting refers to the job that can only beprepared shortly before the interpreting task is taken. In contrast with long-termpreparation,short-term preparation is more direct and concrete,as each interpreting task is different from one another. The interpreter works for different speakers and on different subjects. In real interpreting situations,pre-interpreting preparation is usually referred to as short-term preparation.What to Prepare?After an interpreter has accepted an interpreting assignment, they shall start to prepare for the task immediately. Following are the essential items that theinterpreter shall prepare.1. Meeting DocumentsThe meeting documents are a great help to the interpreters. It is advisable for interpreters to ask the organizer to provide the complete documentation（文件） and background information for the task as early as possible, such as the meeting schedule （时间表） , list of participants（参加者）, introduction of the keynotespeakers （主题发言人） etc. He must try to understand“who is the speaker? whatis the subject?what is the occasion? who is the audience? and what type of speech is it?” .2. A Glossary ListAfter getting the documents, the interpreter is then able to know the topics and subjects he is going to deal with. At this time, an experienced interpreterwill work out a list of glossary and terminology （术语）he will potentially encounterin interpreting. A prepared glossary list sometimes helps the interpreter out when he comes across new words.3. Dictionaries, Notebooks and PensInterpreting is often done in an uncertain situation. There are always somewords and expressions beyond the interpreter ’s mind and preparation.In this case, some classified dictionaries（分类词典） may be of great help. An experienced interpreter always brings certain dictionaries, which they can consult wheneverpossible. In addition, note-books and pens are also necessary in interpreting. As interpreters usually take notes in interpreting, two top-opening notebooks（竖翻式笔记本）and knock-gell pens（按压式水笔）are therefore recommended for interpreters to carry.Such note books and pens are easily handled in interpreting situations.4. Dresses and Name CardsIn addition, interpreters should know the general dress code（着装要求） before the meeting starts. Interpreters are always expected to dress appropriately andbehave respectfully when they attend the meeting. Moreover, business cards（名片） are also necessary as interpreters sometimes receive name cards from theorganizer and the speakers. Therefore, interpreters should prepare their own cards to offer them in return. Otherwise, it would make them embarrassed.How to Prepare?The following three ways are suggested that interpreter do when making short-term pre-interpreting preparation.1. Read through the Relevant DocumentsBefore an interpreter begins to work, he should read through the documents heis able to obtain and organize all the documents in an easily recognizable way sothat he can find them immediately when the speaker is delivering his speech. Ifhe has translated some of the texts beforehand, he should also classify the translated texts and put them in order.2. Surf the InternetThere is plenty of information in Internet. By surfing the net, the interpreter may find some important information that is related to the interpreting tasks,such as the background of the key-note speakers; the introduction to the related organizations etc.. It is suggested that interpreters find an Internet access and make full use of it.3. Contact the Organizer and the SpeakerBriefings（碰头会）are potentially a very useful part of advance preparation. They are meetings organized for the interpreter, with the participation of theorganizer and the speakers. At the briefing, the interpreter can ask specificquestions and get some general information. Sometimes, some speakers have strong accents. If possible, interpreters should attempt chance to talk personally withsuch participants before the real task begins so as to be familiar with their accents and improve the accuracy of the interpretation.4. Prepare a question listBefore taking the interview with the organizer and the speaker, interpretersare supposed to prepare a question list（提问单）in advance, as both the organizer and the speaker are usually rather busy. The questions must be to the point. Aprepared question list will be of great help during the interviews. Following isa sample question list:A Sample Question ListTo Organizer:1.May I have the schedule? Will there be any changes about the schedule?2. Is it possible for me to have the speakers’ speech drafts or ppt slides?3.Who will attend the conference? Is there a Q & A session?4.Who are the key-note speakers? How can I get in touch with them?To Speaker:1.How long will the speech last?2.What are your main points? Are you going to add or cut any points?3.Are you going to use any technical terms?4.May I have your draft or ppt slides?II. Phrase Interpreting( 短语口译 )Work on the following words and phrases. Interpret them into Chineseand English respectively.A.English to Chinese1.Take this opportunity2. Cherish3.Signing ceremony4. Witness5.Extend sincere thanks to⋯.6. Appreciatest but not least8. Enhance9.At his earliest convenience10. WorkshopB. Chinese to English1、司仪2、嘉宾3、值此⋯⋯之际4、友好使者5、良好祝愿6、衷心感谢7、热情好客8、应⋯⋯的邀请9、代表10、无以伦比的III.Sentence Interpreting（句子口译）Work on the following sentences. Interpret them into Chinese andEnglish respectively.A．English to Chinese1.I feel honored to come here on my first visit to your beautiful city.2.I would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to ourhost for their earnest invitation and the gracious hospitality.3.Although there is a distance of tens of thousands of miles between us, "Longdistances separate no bosom friends", as one of your Tang poets once said.4.I greatly cherish thevalue the position wepartners. close relationship between our two cities.I also greatly enjoy as one of your most important trading5.On behalf of the foreign guests attending this workshop, let me offer a mostsincere “thank you ” for you warm and gracious welcome.B．Chinese to English1、我代表中国政府和人民，并以我个人的名义，向贵国人民致以亲切的问候和良好的祝愿。

⼝译第三版Unit-4-已整理完Unit Four Tourism Text Passage One汉译英：⼴袤⽆垠的中华⼤地the boundless expanse of the Chinese territory绚丽多姿的⾃然景观gorgeous and varied natural scenery如诗如画poetic and picturesque名胜古迹places of historic interest and scenic beauty兵马俑terra-cotta soldiers and horses 故宫the Imperial Palace五岳之⾸the most famous of China's 5 great mountains峻拔突兀majestic and precipitous appeal ⼭外有⼭mountains beyond mountains融⾃然与⽂化景观于⼀体embody natural scenery and cultural heritage奇⽯,清瀑,古松,亭阁grotesque rock formation, clear waterfalls,old-age pine trees and pavilions历代⽂⼈雅⼠书法家famous ancient writers,scholars and calligraphers of various dynasty⽯刻碑⽂stone inscription 重峦叠嶂peaks rising one after another经典佳作great classics of ancient writers of various dynasty华夏祖先Chinese ancestors 吉祥之地propitious place祭祀天地offer sacrifices to Heaven and Earth联合国教科⽂组织UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Cultural Organization)世界⾃然与⽂化遗产World heritage Commission1、在⼴袤⽆垠的中华⼤地上，有着⽆数绚丽多姿的⾃然景观，五千年的灿烂⽂化把这如诗如画的江⼭打扮得分外妖娆。

Unit1- Text5Journalist:We are so pleased to be here today. As we know, in land size or population,Tunisia is comparatively small. But when it comes to tourism, Tunisia is really a developed and prosperous country. We wonder what makes Tunisia so attractive.//大使先生：首先，我们来看一下突尼斯独特的地理位置，它坐落于阿尔及利亚和利比亚之间的地中海北非海岸，是一个融合了多元文化的国度。

突尼斯有1,200 公里的海岸线，美丽的海滩，同时也有着3,000 多年的历史和文化遗产。

//Journalist:We believe that the development of tourism industry has everything to do with the efforts Tunisian government has made. //大使先生：当然了。

在任何一个国家，如果你要选择一个可以提供实质性经济增长的行业，那么首选就是旅游业。

一个旅游目的地有五大支柱。

第一个是安全。

突尼斯享有长久的安全和稳定，而且在媒体如此发达的今天，你也几乎听不到来突尼斯的游客发生过什么意外。

第二，我们有清洁的环境。

当然接下来还需要提供完善的设施: 马路、高速公路、还有海路和空路等其他交通方式。

同时我们还有完善的健康保障体系和银行系统。

我们为外国友人提供了这些设施，而这保证了我国经济的长久发展。

除此之外，在突尼斯，每个人至少都能说三门语言：阿拉伯语、法语和英语，因为我国实行义务教育制度。

通过发展旅游业，人们有更多的机会和外国人交流，变得更加开放和友好。

//Journalist: We know the Tunisian government has attached great importance to promoting tourism relation with China. For example, the Tourism Minister of Tunisia visited China in 2005. But it seems that there are still not so many Chinese tourists there. What do you think is the main reason for that? //大使先生：现在我们每年接待450 万名游客，来自罗马尼亚、西班牙、法国、意大利、日本和其他国家。

Unit1口译上课内容1. 女士们，先生们，各位贵宾：我谨代表我公司，并于我个人的名义，对各位表示热烈的欢迎！<Ladies and gentlemen as well as the distinguished guests: On behalf of my company as well asin my personal name, I’d like to extend warm welcome to y ou all!>2. 今晚我们请到了从伦敦远道而来的贵宾们与我们一起共度中秋佳节，我为此感到非常地荣幸！这些良好的印象将永远珍藏在我们美好的记忆之中。

< Tonight, I feel deeply privileged (honored) to have the dist inguished friends who comeall the way from London to celebrate the Mid-autumn Festiv al with us. These fine impressions will forever remain in our cher ished memories.>3. 今天，我很高兴也很荣幸能在这里与大家欢聚一堂，这使我有机会拜访老朋友，结识新朋友！< Today, It gives me such a pleasure and honor to have the j oyful gathering with you all here,which gives me such a great opportunity to visit the old frie nds and meet the new ones.>4. 我为能在此设宴招待切尼副总统和夫人以及其他贵宾而深感荣幸和愉快！我愿借此机会向各位来宾表示热烈的欢迎！<It is indeed my great honor and pleasure to host the banq uet here in honor of Vice President Chineyand Mrs. Chiney. I’d like to avail myself of this great opport unity to extend warm welcometo all the distinguished guests.>5. 在这美丽无比的金秋季节，我们在北京迎来了第四届世界妇女大会的召开！为此，我们热烈欢呼第四届世界妇女大会的召开，并预祝大会圆满成功！< In this most beautiful season of golden autumn, we in Beij ing welcome the openingof the 4th World Conference on Women. In this connection, we warmly herald the opening of it and wish it a complete s uccess! >6. 我很荣幸地代表中国政府和人民向来自联合国代表团的代表表示热烈的欢迎！<It is my great honor to express the warm welcome to the d elegates from theUN delegation on behalf of the Chinese Government and its people.>7. 承蒙由如此杰出的人士组成的团体造访本公司，实属莫大的愉快！< It is indeed my pleasure to receive the visit to our compan y fromsuch a distinguished group of talents like you.>8 我想对贵方的友好接待和盛情款待表示衷心的感谢。