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    Ms.

    Ais’s Class of Translation

    MIDTERM TEST OF TRANSLATION


    FOR STUDENTS OF 2017 A OF STKIP PGRI SIDOARJO
    1. In common communication, there are three terms of transferring message of one
    language to another language that are used improperly resulting an confusion of
    translation concept. Those terms are translation, interpretation, and transformation.
    Explain each of them in details!

    2. Different experts in translation propose different definitions. The definitions reflect the
    experts’ points of view on the nature of translation. To acquire translation skill, one must
    know at least………………….languages which are used in the process of transferring the
    message from ………………….. into …………………….

    3. A good translation does not like translation. It flows naturally as if it is originally written
    in the target language. The grammar and vocabulary used in the translation are
    ………….. and …………………….

    4. The most important thing to be remembered by the translator is the meaning. Meaning
    should be given priority since the main purpose of translation is to convey the content of
    ………………… in the SL into the TL.

    5. There are three important elements in translation. They are replacement or reproduction,
    equivalence, and text or written message. What does the equivalence mean?

    6. The most significant matter of correct translation is about the consistence or closest
    natural equivalence of the message transferred from SL into TL. What does the natural
    equivalence of the message mean?

    7. A good translation should be a dynamic translation. Dynamic translation should consist


    of five elements. Mention the five elements, please!

    8. Translation procedures are used as a technical guide in translating phrase to phrase or


    sentence to sentence. They are (1) structural procedure, (2) semantic procedure, (3)
    technical procedure, and (4) organizational procedure. Explain each of them clearly!

    9. There are two major strategies in translation. They are product-related strategies and
    process-related strategies. Explain each of them in details!

    10. Newmark (1988) mentions eight methods of translation. They are (1) word-for-word
    translation, (2) literal translation, (3) faithful translation, (4) semantic translation, (5)
    adaptation, (6) free translation, (7) idiomatic translation, and (8) communicative
    translation. Explain each of them clearly!

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