NAATI三级口译复习资料--补充中

疯狂兔子

咳，之前说了要单独开篇帖子分享点复习材料，没想到紧接着就疯忙了两周，给耽误了。
说话算话，我会慢慢补上。希望对要考口译的同学有帮助。
词汇方面我觉得之前dwfwos无私奉献了一份很全的，很好用。没有特别需要为考试补充的了。
实际应用中的单词多了去了，但是对准备考试意义不大。

只有练习材料，没有标准答案。

笔译练习题库在4楼。

苦啊，扫描的附件超过上传限制，那。。。那。。。
那我只能传一小部分了。

[ 本帖最后由 疯狂兔子 于 2012-7-20 22:26 编辑 ]

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对话
1.
Dialogue: Seeking political asylum. Interview with a Foreign Minister.
A foreign journalist (J) interviews the Foreign Minister (FM), about a Chinese diplomat who is seeking political asylum.

J:        Sir, the two Chinese defectors have made allegations about China operating a spy ring in Australia.  My question is, will they be granted asylum in Australia?  And what impact will their allegations and their claims for asylum have on Australia's relations with China?  (43)

FM:        Well, first of all I don't think that they should have any impact on Australia's relations with China - it's a substantial relationship, we have good relations with China.  As to whether they will be granted asylum, a determination will be made by an officer or officers at the Department of Immigration - the Government itself doesn't make those determinations.  (60)

J:        You said yesterday that there was no formal application for asylum from Mr Chen.  However, I've got a copy of a letter here, dated the 25th of May, in which he applies for political asylum.   Has this application for asylum been rejected, and if so why?  (46)

FM:        Mr Chen never made a formal application to me for political asylum, but he certainly made an application to stay in Australia.  As time went on it became clear to us that the best way for him to apply would be to request a protection visa, so that the case that he wanted to put could be objectively considered. (59)

J:        Along with Chen Yonglin we now have another application for some sort of asylum for Hao Fengjun, so there are two Chinese people in Australia seeking asylum.  Mr Hao backs Chen’s claims of widespread spying.  Is this proving to be embarrassing for Australia in its relationship with China? (48)

FM:        Let me just point out that we get something like three thousand applications a year for protection, for protection visas of one kind or another.  And you know occasionally they succeed and often they don't but we get an enormous number of applications and it's true some of those applications come from China.  (53)

J:         Just to be absolutely clear, could you tell me whether the fact that you’ve discouraged Mr Chen from claiming political asylum mean that you’ve rejected his claim for political asylum?  (30)

FM:        I'm just making the point that when you’re thinking things through, you consider all options for the best way to handle this.  Obviously, people can make formal applications for political asylum, but it's never happened in my time as the Foreign Minister.  (43)  And I stick with my view that it's much more appropriate for the Department of Immigration to make the appropriate determination.  (21)

2.
Chef Gabriel Gate was born in France but calls Australia home.  Paul Edward asked him a few questions about cuisine and travel.

P:        Which is the best country for a food lover? (9)

GG:         France has the greatest regional variety, but Italy comes close and places such as India and China are exceptional.  Then comes Australia. (22)

P:        Which has the best raw food material? (7)

CG:        Australia has the greatest variety at any one time.  France has the finest at any season. (16)

P:        The best restaurants? (3)

CG:        Italy has the best family restaurants, France the best gastronomic restaurants with innovative and regional food, superb décor, the best crockery and cutlery, knowledgeable service and priceless wine cellars. (29)

P:        Best value? (2)

CG:        Australia comes close for having the best-value restaurants in the world for Western-style food.  For Asian-style food, go to Asia. (21)

P:        Which airline has the best food? (6)

CG:        It’s a question of which airline has the least mediocre food. (20)

P:        Where is your favourite holiday spot? (6)

CG:        I love the Atlantic coast in France.  The beaches are among the best in Europe, the summer atmosphere is festive and the seafood is extraordinary. (25)

P:        Which is your favourite destination in Australia? (7)

CG:        Close to home, I love the village of Queenscliff for the atmosphere, the food and the lovely views.  Elsewhere, I have never been as impressed as when I saw the Barrier Reef for the first time – it is magic. (39)

P:        Where have you lived and worked? (6)

CG:        France, then in England for a year as a young chef.  Also, I spent a year in West Germany as a spy in the NATO forces.  Then I met my wife and escaped to Australia.  I have also worked in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Tunisia. (46)

P:        How often do you travel overseas? (6)

CG:        Almost every year. (3)

P:        Do you travel first class? (5)

CG:        In my dreams, yes.  In reality, I wish. (8)

P:        Do you drink the local water, eat the local food? (10)

CG:        I drink the local wine, often avoid the local water and never miss the local food – except in England of course! (21)

P:        Travel tips? (2)

CG:        Keep fit before a trip. Remove your shoes on the plane.  Walk every two or three hours and stretch.  Drink plenty of water and not too much alcohol.  Be careful about talking to the person next to you – you might regret it. (42)

P:        Ever been frightened while travelling? (5)

CG:        Yes, especially when I have to sleep in railway stations and airports.  I almost got robbed of my luggage in India and chased a thief to get back my wife’s wallet in Italy.  My wife got there first and yelled so loudly that he gave it back. (47)

3.
Mrs …………. (A) has been called to school to speak to the year advisor (T) about her daughter Emma’s truancy.

T:        Hello, Mrs ………….. .  I am George Brown, Emma’s year advisor.  Please come into my office and take a seat. (20)

A:        Good morning.  I have received a letter from the school but I can’t read English.  My neighbour tried to explain what it was about.  She said that Emma was wagging school.  That’s why I rang the school through an interpreter service, and made an appointment to see you. (48)

T:        Yes, it is true.  Our records indicate that Emma missed school for three days in a row, on the 17th, the 18th and the 19th of May, without a satisfactory explanation.  According to the Department of Education, a student may not miss school for more than ten days a year or else she might fail the School Certificate.  (58)

A:        What do you mean she might fail the School Certificate? (10)

T:        It means that she might not get her School Certificate, which means she wouldn’t be able to continue on to do her HSC.  This would mean she wouldn’t be able to go on to University, if she wanted to.  These are not school rules but those of the State’s Department of Education.  She would be able to do TAFE, though. (60)

A:         But how can they punish her like that for being sick?  On the 17th, 18th and 19th she was at home with tonsillitis, in bed, with a fever!  I remember the doctor gave her antibiotics to take for a week and told her to stay in bed until she got better. (51)

T:        This was not a punishment.  This was a note advising parents that when a student is absent from school they have to give a satisfactory explanation.  (26) // For instance,  the parent may ring school on the day and advise Reception that the student is sick and will be away from school.  Or else a parent can send an explanatory note when the student comes back to school. (40)

A:        I didn’t know, I was so worried.  I thought she was really wagging school.  So what do I do now?  Is it too late to fix this problem? (28)

T:        Now you’ve explained the situation, Mrs ……….. , there is no problem.  Of course the school won’t penalise Emma for having been sick for three days. However, in future, could you please make certain that you notify the school whenever Emma is absent for a legitimate reason? (47)

A:        Of course, now that I understand what I’m supposed to do.  But is it all right if I ask my neighbour to call on my behalf?  I’m afraid if I ring the school, they won’t understand me. (37)

T:        Of course.

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段落




1.

Passage 1. Coordinator welcomes students to the Russian Department

Good morning, and welcome to the Department of Russian Studies.  First, I am going to tell you about the Department and what courses we teach. I’ll then speak about this course, Introductory Russian, and explain how it is organised.

Okay, now, the Russian Department at UNSW was founded in 1969. We’re a very small language department, with only two lecturers and usually about 20-25 students in the first year. // (Your class this year is a bit smaller than usual.) Because of the small size of the classes, students get a lot of personal attention and get to know each other.

You can study the Russian language for four years, from the Beginners’ classes to the fourth, Honours, year. In the first year we teach absolute beginners, in the second it is Intermediate level, and Advanced in the third year. //

In addition to language there are other, academic, courses on literature, history, film, etc. Students may not enrol in them in the first year, as this is the University rule, they can only do language – not just in Russian but in all the languages. // In your second year you can choose one or more such courses, for example 19th Century Russian Literature, Russian revolution or Russian Film. // To do a Russian Major you need to complete three years of Russian language and one academic subject.

If you want to specialise in Russian and your average mark is 70% or higher, you may do Honours, which is the fourth year of studies when you do nothing but Russian. During your Honours year, you study two more subjects and write a thesis of 15.000-20,000 words.

Now, let me get back to your course, Introductory Russian. The course in which you have all enrolled is meant for absolute beginners. It is an intense, fast moving course. // Since it’s a university course, it is based around grammar, which is very important in Russian. We will learn all the four skills simultaneously: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Are there any questions at this point?


2.

The Growing Importance of International Education

Extracts from a speech by U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley

Let me share with you my thoughts on the importance of international education.  I have just returned from a two-week trip to Asia, which included meetings with the education ministers from the G-8 and APEC.  These education leaders represented the hopes and aspirations of almost three billion people and together they represented over 80 percent of the world's wealth.

The growing importance of education is a new international development, and I do not see it going away.  Every sensible leader recognises that the wealth of a nation in the information age - the economic, social and cultural wealth - lies in its people and what they know and can do.

Whether a country prospers economically depends largely on its human capital; whether democracies old and new flourish, and whether citizens treat one another with trust and respect, depends on the values and practices learned both at home and in school.

Education is the key determinant of the success of individuals as well as nations.  Many Americans would be astonished to learn that education is one of this nation's leading growth sectors when it comes to international trade.  But the beauty and the benefit of discussing education on a global stage is that it's not a zero-sum game.  Our sharing what we have learned about education practice benefits both of us.

Tom Friedman, the foreign affairs correspondent for the New York Times, may have captured what is especially new about this new era when he wrote, “the biggest foreign policy issue is now the biggest domestic issue: education.  In this era of globalization, we need to get smarter to survive in a world without walls.”  I think Tom Friedman has it about right. Saber es poder – “knowledge is power” - is a Spanish phrase that captures this sentiment well.

(298 words)

Adapted from:
http://www.ed.gov/Speeches/04-2000/000419.html

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medical & legal

疯狂兔子

比较旧了，用来练练英翻中还是不错的。
链接限时提供。

[ 本帖最后由 疯狂兔子 于 2012-8-2 10:21 编辑 ]

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xiaoyuanzi

口译好考吗？笔译呢？给传受一二吧。呵呵，先谢了

chen_edward

请教考了这个有什么用处呢？

疯狂兔子

原帖由 xiaoyuanzi 于 2012-7-27 00:06 发表
口译好考吗？笔译呢？给传受一二吧。呵呵，先谢了

笔译英译中很简单，中译英不容易。
口译我个人觉得是最难考的，需要很努力的练习记忆力和掌握单词。不光要英文好，中文也要反应的过来才行。还要练习note taking。

疯狂兔子

原帖由 chen_edward 于 2012-7-27 00:12 发表
请教考了这个有什么用处呢？

除了当翻译当然是没什么用处啦。

silhouette

三级口译是不是长征两万五一样难准备啊。。

keepdancing

会有2楼这样的题目？个人觉得机率不大。题目范围基本都是OZ通常遇得到的，本地人很实用的，题目大多都是需要口译多的领域，或者他们的关切领域，比如国贸，特别是矿山什么的；比如动物保护、环境保护、气候变化，比如日本人的捕鲸活动；再有就是医学、法律方面的内容。

keepdancing

当然船民事件也是热门话题，也有可能。