Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 7. According to Liza, where can future interpreters get work experience? 1) By working as tour guides. 2) As unpaid volunteers. 3) By starting an import business.

Interviewer: Good afternoon, everybody and welcome to our weekly programme 'Your Dream Job'. Today in our studio we have Lisa May, a famous translator and interpreter, who has recently published her second textbook on interpretation. Hello Lisa. Lisa May: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for inviting me here today. Interviewer: My first question is about the difference between translation and interpretation. Which one is more difficult? Lisa May: Well, an interpreter is someone who translates spoken words in two directions. An interpreter should be able to act spontaneously, since most of the time specialists work without any reference material or resources. Interpreters are also a bridge between two or more people, as the specialist has to translate the tone, emotions and intentions of the speakers. And that's not easy! Interviewer: Is it hard to become an interpreter then? Lisa May: In order to become an interpreter, you would need at least a bachelor's degree in a foreign language or a specific area in which you want to work. To improve your job prospects, you can consider getting a master's degree or taking some postgraduate courses, which takes about two more years. In case you want to work in a specific industry, you should consider undergoing specialised training, which means extra expenses. For example, a medical interpreter certificate will cost you around $500 and take about 40 hours of training. Interviewer: Are interpreters in high demand now? Lisa May: According to statistics, between 2010 and 2020, the American interpreter job market has grown by about 40%. That's a lot faster than the average for all occupations in the USA. This is happening because more and more foreigners are coming to the USA. Moreover, the country's growing international trade also needs plenty of interpreters. Interviewer: As far as I understand, work experience is important for an interpreter. How can a beginner get it? Lisa May: I think aspiring interpreters shouldn't overlook the advantages of volunteer opportunities. There are many places which offer opportunities for polishing your interpretation skills while volunteering. Many of these opportunities are in the medical field, although there are some for future court or business interpreters as well. Internships, both paid and unpaid, can also help. Interviewer: What do you think a good interpreter must be like? Lisa May: I'd say that truly successful interpreters never editorialize. You must resign yourself to expressing only what the speaker is saying. You can learn a lot as an interpreter by being a fly on the wall through whom the whole conversation flows. However, you need to keep your own thoughts silent, acting only as a voice for others. Even if you strongly disagree with what's being said, your job is to render it accurately, without commentary. And it's not just the words you say — you'll need to control your facial expressions as well, so that you don't colour the speaker's meaning in any way. And it goes without saying that the conversations you interpret must remain confidential. Interviewer: What's your final tip for future interpreters? Lisa May: You must definitely keep up to date with both your native and foreign languages and pay attention to new or unfamiliar words and expressions. Also, you should remember that language is more than just words and expressions. You have to learn a language in its ever-evolving cultural context. Foreign movies and TV shows are a convenient way to understand not just the language but also the people who speak it. Interviewer: Thank you, Lisa. Lisa May: Thank you.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 8. Liza thinks an interpreter must be … 1) opinionated. 2) emotional. 3) accurate

Interviewer: Good afternoon, everybody and welcome to our weekly programme 'Your Dream Job'. Today in our studio we have Lisa May, a famous translator and interpreter, who has recently published her second textbook on interpretation. Hello Lisa. Lisa May: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for inviting me here today. Interviewer: My first question is about the difference between translation and interpretation. Which one is more difficult? Lisa May: Well, an interpreter is someone who translates spoken words in two directions. An interpreter should be able to act spontaneously, since most of the time specialists work without any reference material or resources. Interpreters are also a bridge between two or more people, as the specialist has to translate the tone, emotions and intentions of the speakers. And that's not easy! Interviewer: Is it hard to become an interpreter then? Lisa May: In order to become an interpreter, you would need at least a bachelor's degree in a foreign language or a specific area in which you want to work. To improve your job prospects, you can consider getting a master's degree or taking some postgraduate courses, which takes about two more years. In case you want to work in a specific industry, you should consider undergoing specialised training, which means extra expenses. For example, a medical interpreter certificate will cost you around $500 and take about 40 hours of training. Interviewer: Are interpreters in high demand now? Lisa May: According to statistics, between 2010 and 2020, the American interpreter job market has grown by about 40%. That's a lot faster than the average for all occupations in the USA. This is happening because more and more foreigners are coming to the USA. Moreover, the country's growing international trade also needs plenty of interpreters. Interviewer: As far as I understand, work experience is important for an interpreter. How can a beginner get it? Lisa May: I think aspiring interpreters shouldn't overlook the advantages of volunteer opportunities. There are many places which offer opportunities for polishing your interpretation skills while volunteering. Many of these opportunities are in the medical field, although there are some for future court or business interpreters as well. Internships, both paid and unpaid, can also help. Interviewer: What do you think a good interpreter must be like? Lisa May: I'd say that truly successful interpreters never editorialize. You must resign yourself to expressing only what the speaker is saying. You can learn a lot as an interpreter by being a fly on the wall through whom the whole conversation flows. However, you need to keep your own thoughts silent, acting only as a voice for others. Even if you strongly disagree with what's being said, your job is to render it accurately, without commentary. And it's not just the words you say — you'll need to control your facial expressions as well, so that you don't colour the speaker's meaning in any way. And it goes without saying that the conversations you interpret must remain confidential. Interviewer: What's your final tip for future interpreters? Lisa May: You must definitely keep up to date with both your native and foreign languages and pay attention to new or unfamiliar words and expressions. Also, you should remember that language is more than just words and expressions. You have to learn a language in its ever-evolving cultural context. Foreign movies and TV shows are a convenient way to understand not just the language but also the people who speak it. Interviewer: Thank you, Lisa. Lisa May: Thank you.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 9. Liza advises future interpreters to … 1) watch TV in a foreign language. 2) ignore the cultural aspect of a language. 3) use smartphone translation apps.

Interviewer: Good afternoon, everybody and welcome to our weekly programme 'Your Dream Job'. Today in our studio we have Lisa May, a famous translator and interpreter, who has recently published her second textbook on interpretation. Hello Lisa. Lisa May: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for inviting me here today. Interviewer: My first question is about the difference between translation and interpretation. Which one is more difficult? Lisa May: Well, an interpreter is someone who translates spoken words in two directions. An interpreter should be able to act spontaneously, since most of the time specialists work without any reference material or resources. Interpreters are also a bridge between two or more people, as the specialist has to translate the tone, emotions and intentions of the speakers. And that's not easy! Interviewer: Is it hard to become an interpreter then? Lisa May: In order to become an interpreter, you would need at least a bachelor's degree in a foreign language or a specific area in which you want to work. To improve your job prospects, you can consider getting a master's degree or taking some postgraduate courses, which takes about two more years. In case you want to work in a specific industry, you should consider undergoing specialised training, which means extra expenses. For example, a medical interpreter certificate will cost you around $500 and take about 40 hours of training. Interviewer: Are interpreters in high demand now? Lisa May: According to statistics, between 2010 and 2020, the American interpreter job market has grown by about 40%. That's a lot faster than the average for all occupations in the USA. This is happening because more and more foreigners are coming to the USA. Moreover, the country's growing international trade also needs plenty of interpreters. Interviewer: As far as I understand, work experience is important for an interpreter. How can a beginner get it? Lisa May: I think aspiring interpreters shouldn't overlook the advantages of volunteer opportunities. There are many places which offer opportunities for polishing your interpretation skills while volunteering. Many of these opportunities are in the medical field, although there are some for future court or business interpreters as well. Internships, both paid and unpaid, can also help. Interviewer: What do you think a good interpreter must be like? Lisa May: I'd say that truly successful interpreters never editorialize. You must resign yourself to expressing only what the speaker is saying. You can learn a lot as an interpreter by being a fly on the wall through whom the whole conversation flows. However, you need to keep your own thoughts silent, acting only as a voice for others. Even if you strongly disagree with what's being said, your job is to render it accurately, without commentary. And it's not just the words you say — you'll need to control your facial expressions as well, so that you don't colour the speaker's meaning in any way. And it goes without saying that the conversations you interpret must remain confidential. Interviewer: What's your final tip for future interpreters? Lisa May: You must definitely keep up to date with both your native and foreign languages and pay attention to new or unfamiliar words and expressions. Also, you should remember that language is more than just words and expressions. You have to learn a language in its ever-evolving cultural context. Foreign movies and TV shows are a convenient way to understand not just the language but also the people who speak it. Interviewer: Thank you, Lisa. Lisa May: Thank you.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 3. The presenter introduces Bob Thomas as … 1) an outdoor lover. 2) a businessman. 3) a fisherman

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our great outdoors programme once again. I am happy to present our guest Bob Thomas, the co-owner of a successful family business. Welcome Bob. Bob Thomas: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so my questions will be mostly about your experience of nature and family. But first, Bob, tell us a bit about your business, please, since it is a big part of who you are, I understand. Bob Thomas: Ten years ago, my brother and I took over my dad's company that makes fishing equipment. We make everything that you need to go out into a lake or river and catch any kind of fish. You can buy our products in any fishing store in the country. Presenter: Yes, I believe I have seen your company's products when I went into our local fishing gear shop. But why fishing products? How did it all start? Bob Thomas: Well, it began with our dad really. This company is a family affair. There were two boys in our family, my brother and I. And when summer came, you couldn't find us anywhere near the house from morning till night. We were into the outdoors, we were into the gear and that's what eventually got us to our dad's company. Presenter: Did you start working in the business at a young age? Bob Thomas: Growing up, when we worked, we worked inside the business. Other kids were mowing lawns for their summer money and my brother and I were making fishing gear — as long as I remember really. We started in the garage when I was three or four, I think. Presenter: Wow, that early! Then you'd had a lot of experience when you took over the business, I guess. But have you ever wanted to do something different? Bob Thomas: Not really. My brother and I have always wanted to have the lifestyle our dad had. He was free to spend time with us. We got off the school bus at three o'clock and he would drop whatever he was doing with the business to be with us. He was engaged with us. He was hands-on, he was present in our lives. Presenter: That's wonderful. Could you maybe share your favourite memory of your father? Bob Thomas: Um, let me think. I guess it would be about our trips to Florida. We had this old van that we drove to Florida thirteen times. We didn't have any money for the vacation really, so we were living out of the van, sleeping during the day in high temperatures and fishing under the bridges at night. It was a lot of fun. I was encouraged to do things like that by my dad. I think these kinds of experiences taught me some valuable skills for life. Presenter: Sounds like a fun childhood, Bob. I guess your dad is a true role model for you. You have a son of your own now, don't you? Bob Thomas: Yes, I do. When I was becoming a dad, I thought naturally I would be a good dad like my father just because that's what I was exposed to. But he set the standard pretty high — almost too high where it's hard to do the same for my own kids. Presenter: Well, from what I see here, you're doing a pretty good job, Bob. To finish off our conversation here, I'd like to ask you to share some wisdom with our listeners — maybe some wisdom you got from your father. Bob Thomas: I think I'd want to say that you need to remember that the most precious resource in life is time. And it's time with your family. Nowadays we have so many distractions, but the easy path is not the right path. It's harder to take away those electronics from our kids and make them look to nature, look to where they are going. The formula is being engaged, being present and being supportive of children. It's a lot easier to say it than actually do it. Presenter: Thank you, Bob. I hope we all try to do it anyway.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 4. Bob’s company was founded by … 1) himself. 2) him and his brother. 3) his father.

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our great outdoors programme once again. I am happy to present our guest Bob Thomas, the co-owner of a successful family business. Welcome Bob. Bob Thomas: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so my questions will be mostly about your experience of nature and family. But first, Bob, tell us a bit about your business, please, since it is a big part of who you are, I understand. Bob Thomas: Ten years ago, my brother and I took over my dad's company that makes fishing equipment. We make everything that you need to go out into a lake or river and catch any kind of fish. You can buy our products in any fishing store in the country. Presenter: Yes, I believe I have seen your company's products when I went into our local fishing gear shop. But why fishing products? How did it all start? Bob Thomas: Well, it began with our dad really. This company is a family affair. There were two boys in our family, my brother and I. And when summer came, you couldn't find us anywhere near the house from morning till night. We were into the outdoors, we were into the gear and that's what eventually got us to our dad's company. Presenter: Did you start working in the business at a young age? Bob Thomas: Growing up, when we worked, we worked inside the business. Other kids were mowing lawns for their summer money and my brother and I were making fishing gear — as long as I remember really. We started in the garage when I was three or four, I think. Presenter: Wow, that early! Then you'd had a lot of experience when you took over the business, I guess. But have you ever wanted to do something different? Bob Thomas: Not really. My brother and I have always wanted to have the lifestyle our dad had. He was free to spend time with us. We got off the school bus at three o'clock and he would drop whatever he was doing with the business to be with us. He was engaged with us. He was hands-on, he was present in our lives. Presenter: That's wonderful. Could you maybe share your favourite memory of your father? Bob Thomas: Um, let me think. I guess it would be about our trips to Florida. We had this old van that we drove to Florida thirteen times. We didn't have any money for the vacation really, so we were living out of the van, sleeping during the day in high temperatures and fishing under the bridges at night. It was a lot of fun. I was encouraged to do things like that by my dad. I think these kinds of experiences taught me some valuable skills for life. Presenter: Sounds like a fun childhood, Bob. I guess your dad is a true role model for you. You have a son of your own now, don't you? Bob Thomas: Yes, I do. When I was becoming a dad, I thought naturally I would be a good dad like my father just because that's what I was exposed to. But he set the standard pretty high — almost too high where it's hard to do the same for my own kids. Presenter: Well, from what I see here, you're doing a pretty good job, Bob. To finish off our conversation here, I'd like to ask you to share some wisdom with our listeners — maybe some wisdom you got from your father. Bob Thomas: I think I'd want to say that you need to remember that the most precious resource in life is time. And it's time with your family. Nowadays we have so many distractions, but the easy path is not the right path. It's harder to take away those electronics from our kids and make them look to nature, look to where they are going. The formula is being engaged, being present and being supportive of children. It's a lot easier to say it than actually do it. Presenter: Thank you, Bob. I hope we all try to do it anyway.