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UNIT 02 (LEVEL 6) Examination Description

Provide a sight translation into English in the Public Services.

10 minutes allowed. Credit Value: 7.

2.1 The sight translation unit tests the basic linguistic skills and contextual knowledge needed to give an oral translation at sight.

2.2 Candidates are asked to give an oral translation at sight from the other language into English of a text equivalent to about 180 words of English when translated.

2.3 The source text will be of a formal nature which will require clear and precise translation

2.4 Candidates are given 5 minutes to study the text and up to 5 minutes to produce an accurate and complete translation.

PLEASE NOTE
2.5 Candidates are not allowed to use dictionaries or glossaries.
2.6 Candidates are not allowed to take notes during the preparation time.
2.7 Candidates are not allowed to annotate or mark the text in any way.
2.8 Candidates are not allowed to remove the test paper from the examination room.
2.9 Candidates will be assessed on their ability to produce an accurate and complete oral translation of a text from the other language into English.

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