中译英翻译学习测验 | 硕士学位中文课程

Question 1

Translate the following Chinese idiom: 如鱼得水

Accepted Answer

A fish in water

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A bird in the sky

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A flower in the wind

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when translating Chinese texts?

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The personal preferences of the translator

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The cultural background of the target audience

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The writing style of the source text

Question 3

Translate the Chinese sentence 「他曾在北京大學任教兩年」 into English. Which option follows English grammar rules?

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He taught at Peking University for two years.

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He has taught at Peking University for two years.

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He was teaching at Peking University for two years.

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He has been teaching at Peking University since 2022.

Question 4

When translating the English sentence 「The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site」 into Chinese, how should 「UNESCO」 be translated?

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聯合國教科文組織

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聯合國

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教科文組織

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世界遺產組織

Question 5

When translating Chinese literature, what is the most important priority?

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Conveying the original's meaning and tone

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Translating word-for-word

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Maintaining the original's style

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Adapting to local cultural context

Question 6

When translating formal documents, which factor is most important?

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Accuracy

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Fluency

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Cultural adaptation

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Personal style

Question 7

According to translation conventions, when translating formal written Chinese texts, one should generally use:

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Formal English

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Informal English

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Colloquial English

Question 8

Which translation method is suitable for translating Chinese texts that are technical or specialized in nature?

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Sense-for-sense translation

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Literal translation

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Paraphrasing

Question 9

Which of the following is **not** a key consideration when translating Chinese legal documents into English?

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Translator's personal interpretation of the text

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Legal knowledge of the target audience

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Cultural context of the source text

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Translator's language proficiency

Question 10

Which technique has significantly improved the accuracy of Chinese to English machine translation?

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Neural Machine Translation (NMT)

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Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

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Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of accurate translation from Chinese to English?

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Preserving the original author's voice

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Maintaining semantic equivalence

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Ensuring cultural appropriateness

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Conveying the intended meaning

Question 12

When translating a legal document from Chinese to English, what should be prioritized?

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Preserving precise legal terminology

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Creating a smooth and readable text

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Conveying cultural context

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Maintaining the original Chinese sentence structure

Question 13

Which technique can enhance the fluency of a translation from Chinese to English?

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Incorporating natural English expressions and idioms

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Translating word-for-word

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Preserving the figurative language of the original text

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Maintaining original sentence structure

Question 14

When translating a Chinese text with cultural references, it is essential to:

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Research and comprehend the cultural context

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Ignore cultural references entirely

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Replace cultural references with English equivalents

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Translate references literally without explanation

Question 15

When translating colloquial Chinese text, what approach is most appropriate?

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Using informal English equivalents

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Omitting colloquial expressions

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Formalizing the language in the target text

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Translating colloquial expressions literally

Question 16

Which practice should be avoided when translating from Chinese to English?

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Relying solely on machine translation.

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Consulting bilingual dictionaries

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Seeking input from native English speakers

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Proofreading the translation carefully

Question 17

For translating specialized Chinese texts effectively, which resource is particularly helpful?

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Technical glossaries and dictionaries

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Online news articles

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General-purpose dictionaries

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Online translation forums

Question 18

When translating Chinese text containing idioms, it is important to:

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Research their meaning and usage in context

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Replace them with English idioms that sound similar

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Omit them from the translation entirely

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Translate them literally without considering their context

Question 19

A key difference between translating from Chinese to English and vice versa is:

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The contrasting sentence structures and grammatical rules of the languages.

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The cultural context of the texts

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The use of different writing systems

Question 20

Which of the following should NOT be considered when striving for accurate translation from Chinese to English?

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Incorporating personal opinions or interpretations

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Understanding the source text thoroughly

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Utilizing appropriate and specific terminology

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Considering the cultural context and nuances

Question 21

Which of the following techniques is most effective in translating Chinese idioms into English?

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Identifying equivalent idioms or expressions that accurately convey the intended meaning

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Relying on machine translation tools to generate translations

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Ignoring idioms and focusing solely on the literal meaning of the text

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Translating idioms literally, without regard for their cultural context

Question 22

When translating a speech from Chinese to English, what crucial factor should be taken into consideration to ensure its effectiveness?

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The target audience and the intended purpose of the speech

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The availability of visual aids to support the translation

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The duration of the original speech

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The cultural background of the translator

Question 23

Which practice is considered essential in the translation process from Chinese to English?

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Proofreading and revising translations to identify and correct any errors or inconsistencies

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Relying primarily on machine translation tools to generate translations

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Translating large sections of text at once without breaking them down into smaller units

Question 24

Which ethical principle should guide translators when working with Chinese to English translations?

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Respecting the intellectual property rights of the original author and avoiding unauthorized use of their work

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Modifying the original text to suit personal preferences or stylistic choices

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Using translations for personal gain or financial profit