U n i t T w oC e r e m o n i a l A d d r e s sUnit Objectives （单元目标）After reading this unit, you should➢understand how to make a 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.PreparingI. 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 who isgoing to make a ceremonial address. How are you going to prepare for it andwhat questions are you going to ask if you are able to contact the organizer orthe speaker before the interpretation starts? Work in groups and work out aquestion list.Preparing Training (II): Short-term Preparation（短期准备）Short-term preparation in interpreting refers to the job that can only be prepared shortly before the interpreting task is taken. In contrast with long-term preparation, 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 the interpreter 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 keynote speakers（主题发言人）etc. He must try to understand “who is the speaker? what is 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 interpreter will work out a list of glossary and terminology（术语）he will potentially encounter in 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 some words 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 whenever possible. 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 and behave respectfully when they attend the meeting. Moreover, business cards（名片）are also necessary as interpreters sometimes receive name cards from the organizer 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 he is able to obtain and organize all the documents in an easily recognizable way so that he can find them immediately when the speaker is delivering his speech. If he 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 the organizer and the speakers. At the briefing, the interpreter can ask specific questions and get some general information. Sometimes, some speakers have strong accents. If possible, interpreters should attempt chance to talk personally with such 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, interpreters are 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. A prepared question list will be of great help during the interviews. Following is a 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. Appreciate7. Last but not least 8. Enhance9. At his earliest convenience 10. 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 our host for their earnestinvitation and the gracious hospitality.3. Although there is a distance of tens of thousands of miles between us, "Long distances separate nobosom friends", as one of your Tang poets once said.4. I greatly cherish the close relationship between our two cities. I also greatly value the position weenjoy as one of your most important trading partners.5. On behalf of the foreign guests attending this workshop, let me offer a most sincere “thank you”foryou 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。