具体描述
《语言桥梁：掌握流畅沟通的艺术》 在信息爆炸、全球化日益深入的今天，跨越语言的障碍，实现有效沟通，已成为个人发展与国际交流的核心能力。然而，仅仅掌握几种语言的词汇和语法，远不足以应对复杂多变的交流场景。真正的挑战在于，如何在那一瞬间，精准捕捉对方的意图，并以最恰当、最自然的方式传达给另一方，让思想的火花得以碰撞，让合作的基石得以夯实。 《语言桥梁：掌握流畅沟通的艺术》并非一本枯燥的词典或语法书，它是一份邀请，邀请您踏上一段深入探索语言沟通本质的旅程。本书旨在为您揭示，那些在幕后默默工作的沟通技巧与思维模式，它们如同无形的桥梁，连接着不同的文化、观点和心智。我们将带领您穿越语言的迷宫，学习如何不仅“说”出对方的语言，更重要的是，“听懂”并“理解”对方的语言背后所蕴含的情感、文化背景以及未明说的含义。 本书并非教授您如何成为一名专业的同声传译或笔译员，而是致力于提升每一位渴望在日常交流、商务洽谈、跨文化互动中展现更高沟通效率的读者的综合能力。我们深入浅出地剖析了沟通的艺术，从最基础的倾听技巧开始，逐步引导您掌握如何辨别语言的细微差别，理解非语言信号的重要性，以及在压力下保持清晰思路的方法。 本书的核心内容将涵盖以下几个关键方面： 深度倾听的奥秘： 真正的倾听并非仅仅是用耳朵接收声音，而是一种积极主动的认知过程。我们将探讨如何全神贯注，如何通过反馈和提问来确认理解，如何识别说话者潜在的情绪和态度，从而构建一个真正有效的沟通开端。这包括但不限于：如何避免走神、如何辨别话语中的关键信息、如何处理不同语速和口音的挑战。 理解言外之意的智慧： 语言的魅力在于其灵活性和多义性。很多时候，我们所说的和我们所想的之间存在着微妙的距离。本书将帮助您识别和解读这些“言外之意”，包括隐含的期望、委婉的拒绝、幽默的表达以及文化特有的沟通习惯。您将学习如何通过语境、语气、肢体语言等多种线索，捕捉到那些未被明确说出口但至关重要的信息。 精准表达的策略： 知道了如何听懂，如何准确地表达自己的意思同样至关重要。我们将提供一系列实用的表达技巧，包括如何组织思路，如何选择恰当的词汇和句式，如何在不同场合下调整自己的沟通风格，以及如何用清晰、简洁、有说服力的方式传递信息。您将学会如何在确保意思准确传达的同时，展现出自信和魅力。 跨文化沟通的敏感性： 在全球化的世界里，与来自不同文化背景的人交流是常态。不同的文化有着不同的沟通规范、价值观和禁忌。本书将为您提供认识和理解这些文化差异的框架，帮助您在跨文化交流中避免误解和冒犯，建立更深厚的信任和联系。我们将探讨一些常见的文化沟通模式，并提供具体的应对建议。 情境模拟与实战演练： 理论知识需要通过实践来巩固。《语言桥梁》将设计一系列贴近真实生活的场景，从简单的日常对话到复杂的商务谈判，引导您运用所学技巧进行思考和模拟。通过这些练习，您将能更好地将理论知识转化为实际行动，提升临场反应能力。 情绪智力的培养： 沟通不仅仅是理性的信息传递，更是情感的交流。本书将探讨情绪智力在沟通中的重要性，学习如何识别和管理自己的情绪，以及如何理解和回应他人的情绪，从而建立更和谐、更有效的人际关系。 《语言桥梁：掌握流畅沟通的艺术》将以生动形象的语言，丰富的案例分析，以及作者多年来在跨语言交流领域积累的宝贵经验，为您铺就一条通往卓越沟通的坦途。无论您是需要提升工作中的协作效率，还是希望在国际交流中更加游刃有余，亦或是仅仅想让每一次对话都充满理解与连接，本书都将是您不可多得的伙伴。它将帮助您卸下语言沟通的重负，自信地搭建起连接人心的桥梁，让每一个重要的时刻，都因您的语言艺术而更加精彩。
作者简介
钟述孔，1949年毕业于四川大学英国语文学系。1950年入外交部亚洲司工作并兼任外交部高级翻译。1965年后，任北京外国语学院副教授、外交学院兼职教
授，后任联合国“中国译员培训部”兼职教授。1980年起，参与一系列国际会议，后出任联合国总部技术合作促进发展部政策与发展规划司司长。1990年任外交部国际司公使衔参赞；曾出席国际经济、发展、环境领域的一系列多边谈判会议；后任外交部环境问题特别顾问至今。目前仍受聘外交学院的兼职教授。
著作有：《英汉翻译手册》（商务印书馆，1980年）、《实用口译手册》（中国对外翻译出版公司，1981年、1999年增订版）、《21世纪的挑战和机遇》（世界知识出版社，1992年）、《国际经济关系和全球环境与发展》（英文，经贸大学出版社，1993年）等书。
目录信息
TABLE OF CONTEOTS
PART ONE INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETATION
I . What Interpretation Means
II The Two Most Widely-Used Forms of
Interpretation
III. Prerequisites for Interpretation
IV . Basic Qualities Required of the Interpreter
V Dialectical-Materialism in Interpretation: Unity of
Accuracy and Smoothness is Our Goal
VI Genuine Knowledge Comes from Practice
PART TWO STEPPING-STONE TO COMPE-
TENCY IN CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION
CHAPTER 2 FAMILIARITY WITH THE STRUCTURE OF
SPOKEN ENGLISH
I . Stressing
II . Pronunciation
III . Intonation
IV. Rhythm
V . Word Order
VI Reading Aloud - Drills 1 and 2
CHAPTER 3 FAMILIARITY WITH POLITE FORMS IN
ENGLISH
EX. 1 Interpret the Following 80 Sentences
Asking Favours
Complaining
Apologizing
Polite Refusal
Polite Orders
Expressing Disapproval or Objection
CHAPTR 4 CONSTANT EXPOSURE IS OF VITAL
IMPORTANCE
I . Our Strong Points and Weak Points
II. Recognizing and Using the Correct Levels of
English
III. Absorption of Knowledge and Useful Expressions
EX. 2 A Passage in the Consultative Style (E - C)
EX. 3 A Passage in the Formal Style (E - C)
EX.4 Sight-interpreting an Important Memorandum of
Understanding
CHAPTER 5 PROPER HANDLING OF IDIOMS - THREE
RULES TO GO BY
I Render the Meaning, not Mere Words, in the Light
of the Context
II . Distinguish the Commendatory Term from the
Derogatory Term
III . Do Not Misuse Foreign Idioms in Interpreting
EX. 5 Interpret the Following Sentences into Chinese,
Paying Attention to the Handling of the Idioms
Therein
EX.6 Interpret the Following Chinese Idioms into
English
CHAPTER 6 NOTE-TAKING IN INTERPRETING
I . Two Special Features
II . Some Practical Hints
DI Practising Note-taking-Interpreting Procedural
Brief for Meetings of the Security Council
EX. 7 Interpret the Following Parts of Procedural Brief
(E-C)
EX.8 Interpret the Following Parts of Procedural Brief
(C-E)
CHAPTER 7 THE INTERPRETING OF FIGURES
I . Some Practical Difficulties for Chinese Interpreters
II . Practice Makes Perfect
EX.9 Interpreting Figures (C-E) - Practising Notetaking
at the Same Time
EX.10 Interpreting Figures: Emphasis on Accuracy in
Interpreting Dates
EX.11 Interpreting Abbreviations-Specialized Agencies
Related to the UN
EX.12 Interpreting figures (C-E)
EX.13 Interpreting figures (C-E)
EX.14 Interpreting figures (E-C) on Sectoral Growth
Rates of GDP (Countries in South Asia)
EX.15 Interpreting Figures (C-E)-Facts and Figures on
China's Achievements
PART THREE PRACTISING CONSECUTIVE
INTERPRETATION ON VARIOUS THEMES
CHAPTER 8 FEATURES OF PART THREE AND THE BASICS
OF INTERPRETATION TECHNIQUES
I . Basic Features of the 13 Chapters in Part Three
II . On the Basics of Interpretation Techniques
III. Weighing C - E and E - C, Consecutive and
Simultaneous
CHAPTER 9 PROTOCOL ROUTINE
EX.16 Background Notes 1: Diplomatic Style Fostered by
Premier Zhou (E- C)
EX. 17 Background Notes 2: Arrival of a Foreign Guest
(E-C)
EX.18 Meeting a Foreign Guest
EX.19 Making Appointment
EX.20 Making Appointments, Etc. (C- E)
CHAPTER 10 WEATHER AND DINNER PARTIES
EX.2l Background Notes 1: The Climate of Beijing
(E-C)
EX.22 Background Notes 2: On Dinner Parties(E - C)
EX.23 Talking about the Weather
EX.24 Entertaining Guests at Dinner
EX.25 More Dialogues for Consecutive Interpretation
(C-E)
CHARTER 11 ON CHINA' S AGRICULTURE
EX.26 Background Notes 1: A Brief Survey
EX.27 Background Notes 2: More Facts & Figures
EX.28 Background Notes 3: Visiting a Rural
Household
EX.29 Briefing on China's Agriculture
EX.30 Visiting a Peasant's Home
EX.31 Discussions on Modernization of China's
Agriculture
CHARTER 12 VISITING PLACES OF INTEREST
EX. 32 Background Notes 1: A Brief Account of History
of China
EX.33 Background Notes 2: On China's Geography and
Ethnic Groups
EX.34 Background Notes 3: Expanding Tourism
EX.35 A Brief Introduction to Beijing
EX.36 Sightseeing Trip to the Great Wall & Ming
Tombs
EX.37 Touring the Summer Palace
EX.38 Guilin to Yangshuo by Boat
EX.39 Initial Discussion on Environmentai Protection
CHARTER 13 DAY-TO-DAY CONVERSATION IN
DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
EX.40 Background Notes 1: Our Principled Stand in
International Relations
EX.41 Background Notes 2: China Adheres to Her
Independent Foreign Policy of Peace
EX.42 Background Notes 3: On Peace and
Development
EX.43 Asking the Foreign Office for Help
EX.44 On Overseas Chinese
EX.45 Expressing Regret & Lodging Protest
EX.46 Exchange of Views on Disarmament
EX.47 Discussions on Peace & Development and on
Issues of Human Rights
CHARTER 14 ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
AND INTERNAnONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION
EX.48 Background Notes 1: On International Economic
Situation & Establishment of NIEO
EX.49 Background Notes 2: On Self-reliance
EX.50 Background Notes 3: Our Basic View-points on
International Economic Relations(C-E)
EX.51 One Session of the Trade Talks (covering also
discussions on TNCs and on trade
liberalization)
EX.52 Talking about Shipping Documents
EX.53 Exchanging for Chinese Money (at a hotel
bank)
EX.54 Conversation on Income Tax Concerning Foreign
Enterprises
EX.55 A Briefing on UN/DTCD
EX.56 Another Round of Trade Talks
CHARTER 15 ON CHINA'S INDUSTRIES
EX.57 Background Notes 1: A Brief Survey
EX.58 Background Notes 2: 40 Years-Facts and
Figures
EX.59 Background Notes 3: Make Foreign Things Serve
China
EX.60 Making New Breakthroughs in Reform of State-
owned Enterprises (SOEs)
EX6l An Introduction to a Machinery Factory
(C-E)
EX.62 Discussion at a Factory Reception Room
EX.63 A Casual Dialogue between Two Foreign
Visitors
EX.64 Further Discussion with a Foreign Guest
CHARTER 16 DISCUSSIONS ON ART & LITERATURE
EX.65 Background Notes 1: A High Ethical and Cultural
Level
EX.66 Background Notes 2: Some of Our Guiding
Principles
EX.67 Background Notes 3: On Policy Matters
(C-E)
EX.68 Going to a Concert
EX.69 OnChinese Painting
EX.70 On Music and Dance
EX.71 On Chinese Acrobatics
EX.72 Discussion on Chinese Arts and Crafts
CHARTER 17 VISITING A DIVISION OF PLA & DISCUSSION
ON RELATED MATTERS
EX.73 Background Notes 1: A Brief Account of the
History of PLA
EX.74 Background Notes 2: Strengthen the Modernization
of Our National Defence
EX.75 A Brief Account of the History of Division 196
EX.76 Discussion at the Divisional Headquarters
EX.77 Visiting Regiment 587
EX.78 Viewing Various Items of Military Training
EX.79 Talk by a Visiting Ex-pilot from USA
CHARTER18 ON CHINA'S POLITICAL SYSTEM
EX.80 Background Notes 1: On the Constitution of
People's Republic of China
EX.8l Background Notes 2: On the National People's
Congress(NPC)
EX.82 Background Notes 3: On the Origin and Function
of CPPCC
EX.83 Discussion on China's Political System
EX.84 On the Rights & Duties of the Citizens
of China
CHARTER 19 ON REVITALIZING THE NATION THROUGH
SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
EX.85 Background Notes 1: President Jiang on Vital Role
of S&T at the Turn of the Century
EX.86 Background Notes 2: On Implementation of the
Strategies of Revitalizing the Nation through
Science and Education and of Achieving
Sustainable Development
EX.87 Discussions on the Spark Programme and
the Torch Programme of China
EX.88 Discussion on China's New & High
Technology
CHARTER 20 ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
EX.89 Background Notes 1: Implementing the Strategy
of Revitalizing the Nation through Science &
Education and the Strategy of Sustainable
Development
EX.90 Background Notes 2: Development is the Absolute
Principle
EX. 91 Background Notes 3: UNEP Statement on
Sustainable Development
EX.92 Discussion on Environment and Development
EX.93 Discussion on China's Strategy of Sustainable
Development
CHARTER 21 ON INTERNATIONAL SITUATION AND
CHINA'S FOREIGN POLICY
EX.94 Jiang Zemin's Statement on International
Situation & Our Foreign Policy
EX.95 Deng Xiaoping on National Sovereignty and
Security
EX.96 Excerpts from President Jiang Zemin's Speech at
the U.N Special Meeting in Commenmoration
of 50 th Anniversary of U. N
EX.97 On Forging a Good-neighbourly Partnership of
Mutual Trust between China and ASEAN
EX.98 On China's Relations with Western Countries
EX.99 Chinese Premier Congratulating the 30th Anniversary
of the Founding of the Group of 77
EX. 100 Chinese Premier on Cooperation between Asia and
Europe
PART FOUR STEPPING-STONE TO
COMPETENCY IN SIMULTANEOUS
INTERPRETATION
CHARTER 22 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND EVALUATION
I. On the Professional Ethics
II On the Professional Evaluation
CHARTER 23 BASICS OF SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETA
TION TECHNIQUE
I Striking a Proper Balance between Listening and
Speaking
II. Rendering the Idea, not Mere Words
III. Keeping the Situation under Control
IV Always Analysing the Peculiarities of Transference in
Simultaneous Interpretation
V. Always Trying to be Dialectical in Approach
VI Samples Showing Application of Basic Simultaneous
Interpretation Techniques
EX.101 A Sample Speech for Simultaneous
Interpreting
PART FIVE PRACTISING SIMULTANEOUS
INTERPRETATION
CHARTER 24 GENUINE KNOWLEDGE COMES FROM
PRACTICE
I. The Training Must be Severely Practical
II. Setting a Higher Demand on Ourselves
III. Features of Exercises in Part Five and Suggested
Procedure to be Followed
CHARTER 25 MORE ON PRACTISING SIGHT
INTERPRETATION
1. Four Points of Attention for Interpreter-trainees
EX. 102 Sample Texts for Practising Sight-interpretation,
Focusing on Properly Chopping the Sentences into
Sense Groups as Appropriate
CHARTER 26 EXERCISES ON USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
RELATING TO MEETINGS
EX.103 Simultaneous Interpretation of Stock-
phrases
EX.104 Simultaneous Interpretation of Procedural
Matters
EX.105 Exercising Right of Reply (by Chinese
Delegate)
EX. 106 Speech in Explanation of Vote (for C - E
Simultaneous Interpretation)
CHARTER 27 SPEECHES, ETC. ON POLITICAL AND
SECURITY MATTERS
EX.107 Agenda Item:The Situation in the Occupied Arab
Territories
EX.108 Peace in the Atomic Age --- TV Speech by
Einstein
EX.109 Speech by Chinese Representative
EX.110 Speech by Chinese Representative
EX.lll Statement by Ministry Spokesman on Protesting
Japan's Remarks on Surrounding Situation
CHARTER 28 ON ECONOMIC MATTERS
EX. 112 Speech by Barbados
EX.ll3 Speech on North-South Relations
(by UK Delegate)
EX.114 Speech by Leader of the Chinese Delegation
at Special Session of G.A.
EX.115 Properly Addressing Globalization - Initial
Comments on E/CN. 4/s11)0.2/1997/9
EX.116 Li Peng's Statememt at 1997 Annual Meeting
of World Bank and IMF
CHARTER 29 SPEECHES, ETC. ON SCIENTIFIC MATTERS
EX.117 Role of Science & Technology in
Development
EX.118 A Talk on Computers
EX.119 Speech by Chinese Delegate
EX.120 The Use of Atoms
EX.121 History of China's S&T Progress
CHARTER 30 LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO U.N
ACTIVITIES
EX.122 Main Contents of Provisional Agenda
EX.123 Progress Report on Treaty-Making
EX 124 On Combating International Terrorism
EX.125 Views on D. 1/CP. 3 of FCCC Convention
CHARTER 31 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT
EX.126 Adoption of the Preamble to Agenda 21
EX.127 On Global Environment and Development
EX.128 UNGA Statement of Commitment
EX.129 Speech by Minister Chen Yaobang(at COP3)
EX.130 Speech by Dr. Song Jian at the UNGA Special Session
PART SIX KEY TO THE INTERPRETATION
EXERCISES
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Appendix A Brief Chinese Chronology
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PART ONE INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETATION
I . What Interpretation Means
II The Two Most Widely-Used Forms of
Interpretation
III. Prerequisites for Interpretation
IV . Basic Qualities Required of the Interpreter
V Dialectical-Materialism in Interpretation: Unity of
Accuracy and Smoothness is Our Goal
VI Genuine Knowledge Comes from Practice
PART TWO STEPPING-STONE TO COMPE-
TENCY IN CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION
CHAPTER 2 FAMILIARITY WITH THE STRUCTURE OF
SPOKEN ENGLISH
I . Stressing
II . Pronunciation
III . Intonation
IV. Rhythm
V . Word Order
VI Reading Aloud - Drills 1 and 2
CHAPTER 3 FAMILIARITY WITH POLITE FORMS IN
ENGLISH
EX. 1 Interpret the Following 80 Sentences
Asking Favours
Complaining
Apologizing
Polite Refusal
Polite Orders
Expressing Disapproval or Objection
CHAPTR 4 CONSTANT EXPOSURE IS OF VITAL
IMPORTANCE
I . Our Strong Points and Weak Points
II. Recognizing and Using the Correct Levels of
English
III. Absorption of Knowledge and Useful Expressions
EX. 2 A Passage in the Consultative Style (E - C)
EX. 3 A Passage in the Formal Style (E - C)
EX.4 Sight-interpreting an Important Memorandum of
Understanding
CHAPTER 5 PROPER HANDLING OF IDIOMS - THREE
RULES TO GO BY
I Render the Meaning, not Mere Words, in the Light
of the Context
II . Distinguish the Commendatory Term from the
Derogatory Term
III . Do Not Misuse Foreign Idioms in Interpreting
EX. 5 Interpret the Following Sentences into Chinese,
Paying Attention to the Handling of the Idioms
Therein
EX.6 Interpret the Following Chinese Idioms into
English
CHAPTER 6 NOTE-TAKING IN INTERPRETING
I . Two Special Features
II . Some Practical Hints
DI Practising Note-taking-Interpreting Procedural
Brief for Meetings of the Security Council
EX. 7 Interpret the Following Parts of Procedural Brief
(E-C)
EX.8 Interpret the Following Parts of Procedural Brief
(C-E)
CHAPTER 7 THE INTERPRETING OF FIGURES
I . Some Practical Difficulties for Chinese Interpreters
II . Practice Makes Perfect
EX.9 Interpreting Figures (C-E) - Practising Notetaking
at the Same Time
EX.10 Interpreting Figures: Emphasis on Accuracy in
Interpreting Dates
EX.11 Interpreting Abbreviations-Specialized Agencies
Related to the UN
EX.12 Interpreting figures (C-E)
EX.13 Interpreting figures (C-E)
EX.14 Interpreting figures (E-C) on Sectoral Growth
Rates of GDP (Countries in South Asia)
EX.15 Interpreting Figures (C-E)-Facts and Figures on
China's Achievements
PART THREE PRACTISING CONSECUTIVE
INTERPRETATION ON VARIOUS THEMES
CHAPTER 8 FEATURES OF PART THREE AND THE BASICS
OF INTERPRETATION TECHNIQUES
I . Basic Features of the 13 Chapters in Part Three
II . On the Basics of Interpretation Techniques
III. Weighing C - E and E - C, Consecutive and
Simultaneous
CHAPTER 9 PROTOCOL ROUTINE
EX.16 Background Notes 1: Diplomatic Style Fostered by
Premier Zhou (E- C)
EX. 17 Background Notes 2: Arrival of a Foreign Guest
(E-C)
EX.18 Meeting a Foreign Guest
EX.19 Making Appointment
EX.20 Making Appointments, Etc. (C- E)
CHAPTER 10 WEATHER AND DINNER PARTIES
EX.2l Background Notes 1: The Climate of Beijing
(E-C)
EX.22 Background Notes 2: On Dinner Parties(E - C)
EX.23 Talking about the Weather
EX.24 Entertaining Guests at Dinner
EX.25 More Dialogues for Consecutive Interpretation
(C-E)
CHARTER 11 ON CHINA' S AGRICULTURE
EX.26 Background Notes 1: A Brief Survey
EX.27 Background Notes 2: More Facts & Figures
EX.28 Background Notes 3: Visiting a Rural
Household
EX.29 Briefing on China's Agriculture
EX.30 Visiting a Peasant's Home
EX.31 Discussions on Modernization of China's
Agriculture
CHARTER 12 VISITING PLACES OF INTEREST
EX. 32 Background Notes 1: A Brief Account of History
of China
EX.33 Background Notes 2: On China's Geography and
Ethnic Groups
EX.34 Background Notes 3: Expanding Tourism
EX.35 A Brief Introduction to Beijing
EX.36 Sightseeing Trip to the Great Wall & Ming
Tombs
EX.37 Touring the Summer Palace
EX.38 Guilin to Yangshuo by Boat
EX.39 Initial Discussion on Environmentai Protection
CHARTER 13 DAY-TO-DAY CONVERSATION IN
DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
EX.40 Background Notes 1: Our Principled Stand in
International Relations
EX.41 Background Notes 2: China Adheres to Her
Independent Foreign Policy of Peace
EX.42 Background Notes 3: On Peace and
Development
EX.43 Asking the Foreign Office for Help
EX.44 On Overseas Chinese
EX.45 Expressing Regret & Lodging Protest
EX.46 Exchange of Views on Disarmament
EX.47 Discussions on Peace & Development and on
Issues of Human Rights
CHARTER 14 ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
AND INTERNAnONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION
EX.48 Background Notes 1: On International Economic
Situation & Establishment of NIEO
EX.49 Background Notes 2: On Self-reliance
EX.50 Background Notes 3: Our Basic View-points on
International Economic Relations(C-E)
EX.51 One Session of the Trade Talks (covering also
discussions on TNCs and on trade
liberalization)
EX.52 Talking about Shipping Documents
EX.53 Exchanging for Chinese Money (at a hotel
bank)
EX.54 Conversation on Income Tax Concerning Foreign
Enterprises
EX.55 A Briefing on UN/DTCD
EX.56 Another Round of Trade Talks
CHARTER 15 ON CHINA'S INDUSTRIES
EX.57 Background Notes 1: A Brief Survey
EX.58 Background Notes 2: 40 Years-Facts and
Figures
EX.59 Background Notes 3: Make Foreign Things Serve
China
EX.60 Making New Breakthroughs in Reform of State-
owned Enterprises (SOEs)
EX6l An Introduction to a Machinery Factory
(C-E)
EX.62 Discussion at a Factory Reception Room
EX.63 A Casual Dialogue between Two Foreign
Visitors
EX.64 Further Discussion with a Foreign Guest
CHARTER 16 DISCUSSIONS ON ART & LITERATURE
EX.65 Background Notes 1: A High Ethical and Cultural
Level
EX.66 Background Notes 2: Some of Our Guiding
Principles
EX.67 Background Notes 3: On Policy Matters
(C-E)
EX.68 Going to a Concert
EX.69 OnChinese Painting
EX.70 On Music and Dance
EX.71 On Chinese Acrobatics
EX.72 Discussion on Chinese Arts and Crafts
CHARTER 17 VISITING A DIVISION OF PLA & DISCUSSION
ON RELATED MATTERS
EX.73 Background Notes 1: A Brief Account of the
History of PLA
EX.74 Background Notes 2: Strengthen the Modernization
of Our National Defence
EX.75 A Brief Account of the History of Division 196
EX.76 Discussion at the Divisional Headquarters
EX.77 Visiting Regiment 587
EX.78 Viewing Various Items of Military Training
EX.79 Talk by a Visiting Ex-pilot from USA
CHARTER18 ON CHINA'S POLITICAL SYSTEM
EX.80 Background Notes 1: On the Constitution of
People's Republic of China
EX.8l Background Notes 2: On the National People's
Congress(NPC)
EX.82 Background Notes 3: On the Origin and Function
of CPPCC
EX.83 Discussion on China's Political System
EX.84 On the Rights & Duties of the Citizens
of China
CHARTER 19 ON REVITALIZING THE NATION THROUGH
SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
EX.85 Background Notes 1: President Jiang on Vital Role
of S&T at the Turn of the Century
EX.86 Background Notes 2: On Implementation of the
Strategies of Revitalizing the Nation through
Science and Education and of Achieving
Sustainable Development
EX.87 Discussions on the Spark Programme and
the Torch Programme of China
EX.88 Discussion on China's New & High
Technology
CHARTER 20 ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
EX.89 Background Notes 1: Implementing the Strategy
of Revitalizing the Nation through Science &
Education and the Strategy of Sustainable
Development
EX.90 Background Notes 2: Development is the Absolute
Principle
EX. 91 Background Notes 3: UNEP Statement on
Sustainable Development
EX.92 Discussion on Environment and Development
EX.93 Discussion on China's Strategy of Sustainable
Development
CHARTER 21 ON INTERNATIONAL SITUATION AND
CHINA'S FOREIGN POLICY
EX.94 Jiang Zemin's Statement on International
Situation & Our Foreign Policy
EX.95 Deng Xiaoping on National Sovereignty and
Security
EX.96 Excerpts from President Jiang Zemin's Speech at
the U.N Special Meeting in Commenmoration
of 50 th Anniversary of U. N
EX.97 On Forging a Good-neighbourly Partnership of
Mutual Trust between China and ASEAN
EX.98 On China's Relations with Western Countries
EX.99 Chinese Premier Congratulating the 30th Anniversary
of the Founding of the Group of 77
EX. 100 Chinese Premier on Cooperation between Asia and
Europe
PART FOUR STEPPING-STONE TO
COMPETENCY IN SIMULTANEOUS
INTERPRETATION
CHARTER 22 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND EVALUATION
I. On the Professional Ethics
II On the Professional Evaluation
CHARTER 23 BASICS OF SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETA
TION TECHNIQUE
I Striking a Proper Balance between Listening and
Speaking
II. Rendering the Idea, not Mere Words
III. Keeping the Situation under Control
IV Always Analysing the Peculiarities of Transference in
Simultaneous Interpretation
V. Always Trying to be Dialectical in Approach
VI Samples Showing Application of Basic Simultaneous
Interpretation Techniques
EX.101 A Sample Speech for Simultaneous
Interpreting
PART FIVE PRACTISING SIMULTANEOUS
INTERPRETATION
CHARTER 24 GENUINE KNOWLEDGE COMES FROM
PRACTICE
I. The Training Must be Severely Practical
II. Setting a Higher Demand on Ourselves
III. Features of Exercises in Part Five and Suggested
Procedure to be Followed
CHARTER 25 MORE ON PRACTISING SIGHT
INTERPRETATION
1. Four Points of Attention for Interpreter-trainees
EX. 102 Sample Texts for Practising Sight-interpretation,
Focusing on Properly Chopping the Sentences into
Sense Groups as Appropriate
CHARTER 26 EXERCISES ON USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
RELATING TO MEETINGS
EX.103 Simultaneous Interpretation of Stock-
phrases
EX.104 Simultaneous Interpretation of Procedural
Matters
EX.105 Exercising Right of Reply (by Chinese
Delegate)
EX. 106 Speech in Explanation of Vote (for C - E
Simultaneous Interpretation)
CHARTER 27 SPEECHES, ETC. ON POLITICAL AND
SECURITY MATTERS
EX.107 Agenda Item:The Situation in the Occupied Arab
Territories
EX.108 Peace in the Atomic Age --- TV Speech by
Einstein
EX.109 Speech by Chinese Representative
EX.110 Speech by Chinese Representative
EX.lll Statement by Ministry Spokesman on Protesting
Japan's Remarks on Surrounding Situation
CHARTER 28 ON ECONOMIC MATTERS
EX. 112 Speech by Barbados
EX.ll3 Speech on North-South Relations
(by UK Delegate)
EX.114 Speech by Leader of the Chinese Delegation
at Special Session of G.A.
EX.115 Properly Addressing Globalization - Initial
Comments on E/CN. 4/s11)0.2/1997/9
EX.116 Li Peng's Statememt at 1997 Annual Meeting
of World Bank and IMF
CHARTER 29 SPEECHES, ETC. ON SCIENTIFIC MATTERS
EX.117 Role of Science & Technology in
Development
EX.118 A Talk on Computers
EX.119 Speech by Chinese Delegate
EX.120 The Use of Atoms
EX.121 History of China's S&T Progress
CHARTER 30 LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO U.N
ACTIVITIES
EX.122 Main Contents of Provisional Agenda
EX.123 Progress Report on Treaty-Making
EX 124 On Combating International Terrorism
EX.125 Views on D. 1/CP. 3 of FCCC Convention
CHARTER 31 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT
EX.126 Adoption of the Preamble to Agenda 21
EX.127 On Global Environment and Development
EX.128 UNGA Statement of Commitment
EX.129 Speech by Minister Chen Yaobang(at COP3)
EX.130 Speech by Dr. Song Jian at the UNGA Special Session
PART SIX KEY TO THE INTERPRETATION
EXERCISES
Chapter 32 STRIVE FOR COMPETENCY BOTH IN
CONSECUTIVE AND IN SIMULTANEOUS
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方法很好，就是您这个范儿太out了
方法很好，就是您这个范儿太out了
很经典。
方法很好，就是您这个范儿太out了
很经典。
