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Which characteristic belongs to the formal register?
A) Use of slang and idioms
B) Simple and direct sentences
C) Specialized vocabulary and complex syntax
D) Highly emotional tone
Correct answer: c
Association is useful because it:
A) Forces the interpreter to memorize mechanically
B) Connects new information with something familiar
C) Eliminates the need for listening
D) Only works for numbers
Correct answer: B
What is syntactic adaptation?
A) Changing the meaning to make it easier
B) Reorganizing structures while keeping the message accurate
C) Removing complex content
D) Using very simple sentences
Correct answer:B
Repetition in interpreting means:
A) Writing the same word many times
B) Silently repeating key information to retain it
C) Repeating the interpretation aloud
D) Memorizing the entire speech
Correct answer: B
Segmentation involves:
A) Writing everything the speaker says
B) Speaking faster
C) Dividing the message into smaller, manageable units
D) Ignoring details
Correct answer:C
Acronyms and personal abbreviations help interpreters because:
A) They make notes longer
B) They replace the source message
C) They allow the interpreter to take short, efficient notes
D) They eliminate the need to listen
Correct answer: C
Write which mnemonic technique is being used:
Answer: Visualization
Write which mnemonic technique is being used:
The interpreter hears the name “Mr. Stone” and thinks of a rock to remember it.
Answer: Association
Write which mnemonic technique is being used:
The interpreter quietly repeats in their mind “April 14th, April 14th” so they don’t forget the date.
Answer: Repetition
Write which mnemonic technique is being used:
The interpreter breaks a 2-minute speech into three parts: introduction, main idea, conclusion.
Answer: Segmentation
Tone control in interpreting means…
A) Copying the speaker’s emotions exactly
B) Matching the speaker’s level of formality
C) Speaking louder or softer
D) Speeding up the interpretation
Answer: B
Read the sentence and draw/describe a mental image to help you remember it:
“The company opened 12 new offices in Asia in 2021.”
→ Students should create and describe the image (map, offices, number 12, etc.)
Association Practice
Create an association to remember the name “Dr. Campbell.”
Examples allowed: soup brand, camping bell, etc.
Repetition & Segmentation Practice
Memorize the following WITHOUT notes:
“South Korea’s exports increased by 15% in the first quarter of 2023.”
Students silently repeat and break it into segments:
Then they reproduce it.
The act of expressing the retrieved message in the target language in a natural, correct, and coherent way.
Transfer
Acronym Practice
Create abbreviations for these terms:
(Example answers: RE, IC, ER — but students may develop personal variations.)
The language into which the interpreter sends the message.
Target Language
Which of the following does NOT belong to the informal register?
A) Contractions
B) Idiomatic expressions
C) Relaxed tone
D) Institutional terminology
Answer D
What is terminological consistency?
A)Keeping the same technical terms throughout the interpretation
B)Using different synonyms to sound more natural
C) Avoiding technical words
D) Translating everything literally
Answer :A
The semi-formal register is typically used in…
A) Job presentations or professional emails
B) Chats between friends
C) Scientific conferences
D) Stand-up comedy shows
Answer: A
A key strategy to keep the register formal is…
A) Using paraphrasing to make it sound friendlier
B) Choosing high-register words in the target language
C) Shortening the sentences as much as possible
D) Adding informal fillers
Answer B
When interpreting a formal speech, the interpreter should…
A) Make the tone more casual
B) Maintain precision and terminological consistency
C) Remove complex ideas
D) Add personal opinions
Answer B
In consecutive interpreting, notes should…
A) Include full sentences
B) Capture key ideas and logical structure
C) Focus only on vocabulary
D) Include drawings only
Answer:B
Public Health Study
Read aloud:
“A 2021 study by Dr. Helena Morris revealed that regular physical activity can lower stress levels by nearly 30%.
The study followed 420 university students over a period of eight months.”
Includes clear numbers, names, and time frames for mnemonic use.
Bonus+
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