MTI复试：视译技巧与自我介绍
关于视译：声音沉稳语速快
一、断句和语序
所谓的断句指的是在同传时将原语句子，按适当意群或概念单位，进行切割处理并译成目的语。
The United Nations must further strengthen its capacity // for launching coherent and coordinated humanitarian actions, // under the guiding principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality.
视译版：联合国必须进一步加强起能力，发起一致而又协调的人道主义的行动。这一切的指导原则是人道、中立、公正。
笔译版：联合国必须进一步加强按照人道、中立、公正的知道原则开展一致而又协调的人道主义行动的能力。
另外，英、汉语的语序差别很大，这就给视译造成了较大困难。
例如：Japan surrendered in 1945 after Americans dropped two atom bombs。
这句话，多数同学往往是刚刚译出前半句日本人在1945年投降了，接着又出现了后半美国人投了两颗原子弹后投降了。这样固然可以，只要沉稳匀速，但是，如果你想鹤立鸡群的话，还可以努力让自己这样进化：
首先，语气沉稳一点儿，慢一点儿，给自己争取一些思考的时间。然后，将一个句子断为二、三个简单句，在简单句之间，适当补充一些字、词，把它们有机地联结起来。
上述例句可以译成：日本人投降了，那是在1945年，在这之前，美国人投了两颗原子弹。这样译，虽然仍不像笔译那样完美，但是主要意思都译出来了，而且句子也比较通顺。符合完美的视译要求了。
最后，视译的时间通常以不超过原文朗诵时间的一又三分之一为宜，录音并放给自己听是不错的训练方法。
二、一些小的地方
转换(尽量用动词：英文的名词经常是讯息的主要来源，而译入中文往往以动词呈现 be动词常不包含主要的意思， 焦点在后面的名词或形容词。)
1. Every State is the best judge of what is required to safeguard its national security.
每个国家自己才能最好地判断需要什么来保卫自己的国家安全。
2. The Chairman of the Working Group has given a report on the work of the group.
工作小组主席汇报了该组的工作。
3. I hope my presence here tonight is further proof of the importance we in Britain attach to relations with your great country.
我希望我今晚到这里来就可以进一步证明，我们英国重视和你们伟大的国家的关系。
重复(出现this、that、these、those，往往需要加以说明，指的是什么)
1. I hope that the meeting will not be too long, for it will only waste time.
我希望这次会议不要开得太久，太久了只会浪费时间。
2. The organization remains an invaluable tool at the disposal of the internationalcommunity.
本组织仍然是一种宝贵的工具，一种能为国际社会服务的宝贵工具。
3. Member states identified human rights as a central issue for the future agenda of the Organization and of the world community in general.
成员国已确定人权为本组织未来议程中的一个中心问题，一个国际社会未来议程中的中心问题。
归纳性总结
例：The author has written many novels, essays and plays on social problems.
这个作者写过许多小说、杂文和剧本，都是关于社会问题的。
省略(在决定取舍之间要学到如何迅速分辨主要意思和次要枝节，精简副词、介词)
1. Will all those who are in favour of this draft resolution, please signify by raising their hands?
赞成的请举手。
反说
1. There shall be no development in the region with peace and stability.
要取得区域的发展就一定要有和平和稳定。
2. He is nothing if not a hypocrite.
他完全是个伪君子。
3. These countries experienced negative growth rates of gross domestic product of as much as 10 per cent or more.
这些国家的国内生产总值呈负增长，即负10%，甚至更低。
关于自夸：谦虚勤勉有自信
自我介绍主要可以写姓名，院校，本课程就，读研打算。四个方面。
其中，读研的打算这一块看时间安排可以暂时保留，留到后面问答的时候你再谈。另外，很多同学怕这种拉家常式的问答，其实不用怕。这里给大家提供一个比较容易的切入点，就是你的星座，选定一个形容词，或者两句话，把自己夸一夸，然后扯到这个优点让你选择这个专业上来，这两段搭配堪称完美。
模板一(适合没什么经历的学渣)
Dear Professors：
It is my great pleasure to be here. My name is __姓名__, graduated from __专业__ Department of __本科院校__ University. During my four-year study in the university as an under-graduate student, I have built up a solid foundation of professional knowledge, as well as a rich experience of social activities.
I am a determined person, always willing to achieve higher goals. Whats more, I am good at analysis, with a strong sense of cooperation. All of these led me to the success of passing the first round of the entrance examination to the Masters degree.
Personally, I am very humorous and easy-going, enjoying a good relationship among my classmates. In my spare time, I like to read books regarding how to be myself and how to deal with problems. Music and movies are my favorite entertainments. As for my sport interest, I could not deny my greatest interest is football. Playing this game brings me a lot of glory, happiness and passion.
All in all, __目标院校__ University, with a highly qualified faculty and strong academic environment is the university I have long admired. I believe that I am a very qualified applicant for admission into your Master of __目标专业__ and can contribute to the enrichment or diversity of your university.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!(239 words)
模板二(适合叱咤校园的社团达人)
Good morning. I am very glad to be here for this interview.
First let me introduce myself. My name is __姓名__, and my English name is __英文名__. Ive finished my undergraduate education in __本科院校__ University, Majoring in __本科专业__.
I am open-minded, willing and have broad interests like __兴趣1__, __兴趣2__ and especially in __你的专业技能1__. For example, during the past four years, I have accomplished __你的小作品__: one is ____, and the other is ____. Furthermore, I am interested in __你的专业技能2__. In __时间__, I finished my graduate project with __你的大作品__, which was __一句话描述这个东西__.
Although I have broad interests in many aspects and grasp the essential knowledge of the major, but I think at present, I can do many things in a superficial level, but not be competent to do things professionally owing to lack of ample knowledge and ability. So I think further study is still urgent for me to realize self-value.
The major that I hope pursue for my further education is __目标专业__. Because I find __你专业出来是做什么的这里就写什么__ are playing a more and more important role in our modern society. And nowadays in China, with the recognition by the government, our domestic __你专业出来是做什么的这里就写什么__ industry is growing rapidly and that may provide a lot of chances to us.
I plan to concentrate on study and research in this field in my graduate time. And I hope I can form a systematic view of __你的目标专业__ and make a solid foundation for future profession after three years study here.
OK, thats all. Thank you very much. (360words)
最后，关于各个星座，哥已经帮你们把词儿想好了。无论是你轻松自如的来扯淡，还是被考官问到你有什么缺点的时候，都可以用起来了。
Aries 白羊座(3月21日~4月20日)
The fire element of Arise brings assertive I energy.
火相星座的特质使白羊座具有非常自信的自我力量。
TIPS: Your persistence will lead you to success. But your impulsive temper may cause problems.
坚持会使你成功，但是爱冲动的毛病也会带来麻烦。
Taurus 金牛座(4月21~5月21日)
The Earth element of Taurus brings strength and the desire for solid ground form and structure.
土相星座的特质让金牛座渴望并具有脚踏实地的能力。
TIPS: You might be a little bit slow-witted, but your consistency will make it up.
你也许反应有一点慢,但是你的坚毅会弥补这个缺点。
Gemini 双子座(5月22日~6月21日)
The Air element of Gemini brings communication, intellect and speed.
风向星座的特质让双子座具有沟通能力,智慧和速度。
TIPS: Your mutable motivation brings adaptability.
你的多变使你能够适应事物。
Cancer 巨蟹座(6月22日~7月22日)
Cancers element is Water. Symbolic of the emotions, water signs need to give and receive.
巨蟹座是水相星座。水是情感的象征,水的特质是给予和接受。
TIPS: Good memory is your born gift.
良好的记忆力是你与生俱来的天赋。
Leo 狮子座(7月23日~8月23日)
Leo is Fire to the core! Fire brings a desire to create, innovate, and lead.
狮子座是火相星座的中心。火引发了创造,革新和领导的欲望。
TIPS: Your fixed motivation adds self-reliance. But remember to balance self-confidence with humility.
你对目标的坚定不移使你自信。但是记住自信也需要谦虚来平衡。
Virgo 处女座(8月24日~9月23日)
Ruled by shape-shifting Mercury, Virgo works hard to stability.
在流动的水星控制下,处女座需要努力才能获得稳定。
TIPS: A good educational background is important. Diligence is your advantage.
良好的教育背景很重要。你的优点是勤奋。
Libra 天秤座(9月24日~10月23日)
Libra represents the Air element. It is a sign that is more extroverted and active.
秤座是风相星座。其特性比较外向和主动。
TIPS: Your great need to share; to be fair and impartial will help you a lot.
你要求与他人分享和公平的愿望会给你很大帮助。
Scorpio 天蝎座(10月24日~11月22日)
Scorpio is a Water element, and this makes it a somewhat enigmatic sign.
水相星座的特质使蝎子有些神秘。
TIPS: Study would never be a problem for Scorpio. You just need more confidence.
学习对蝎子来说从来都不是问题。你只需要更多自信。
Sagittarius 射手座(11月23日~12月21日)
Sagittarius is Fire energy. This is a very active, extroverted sign.
射手座是火相星座。射手非常主动、外向。
TIPS: You definitely have talent. But you still have to concentrate more.
你确有天赋,但是你应该更加专心。
Capricorn 摩羯座(12月22日~1月20日)
Capricorn is the leader of the Earth signs. Here is a stabilizing force, one of the hardest-working signs of the Zodiac.
魔羯座是土相星座的领头人。是黄道12宫里最稳定最努力工作的星座。
TIPS: Patience and caution are your advantages.
你的优点是坚持不懈和谨慎。
Aquarius 水瓶座(1月21日~2月19日)
Ruled by shocking Uranus, Aquarius is very much epitomes the planet that inspires it. This sign has astonishing intellectual and communication skill.
受天王星控制的水瓶座简直就是天王星的缩影。水瓶座具有令人吃惊的智慧和沟通能力。
TIPS Aquarius has a lot of adaptability. But you may try many new things but end up mastering none.
瓶子有非常好的适应能力。但是你可能尝试了很多新事物后却一事无成。
Pisces 双鱼座(2月20日~3月20日)
Pisces is a Water element. Ruled by mystical Neptune, This sign is extremely receptive, compassionate, and other-directed.
双鱼座是水相星座。受神秘的海王星所控制。双鱼非常善于接纳,富有同情心,并且很为别人着想。