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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #38568 Translator
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
The    role    of    the    translator    in    enabling    literature    to    pass    beyond    its    natural    frontiers    is    receiving    growing    recognition.    In    of    the    general    increase    in    this  ,    it    is    not    surprising    that    many    people    with    literary    interests    and    a    knowledge    of    languages    should    think    of    adopting    translating    as    a    full-    or    part-time  .    Some    advice    may    usefully    be    to    such    would-be    translators.    The    first    difficulty    the    beginner    will    is    the    unwillingness    of    publishers    to    entrust    a    translation    to    anyone    who    has    not    already    reputation    for    sound    work.

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Correct answer: view

Explanation: The word 'view' fits grammatically as it indicates a perspective or opinion regarding the increase in recognition of the translator's role. It aligns contextually with the phrase 'in view of,' which is commonly used to express consideration of a particular situation or fact.

Meaning: 'View' means a particular opinion or way of considering something, especially in relation to a situation or event.

Wrong options:

  • regard: 'Regard' is typically used as a noun or verb meaning to consider or think of in a specified way, but it does not fit the idiomatic expression 'in regard to' in this context.
  • awareness: 'Awareness' refers to knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, but it does not convey the same sense of perspective as 'view' does in this context.
  • consideration: 'Consideration' implies careful thought, but it does not work as a preposition in the phrase 'in consideration of,' which is not the intended meaning here.
Correct answer: field

Explanation: The term 'field' is appropriate as it refers to a specific area of study or profession, which aligns with the context of discussing the role of translators in literature. It fits grammatically as a noun that complements the preceding phrase about the increase in recognition.

Meaning: 'Field' means a particular branch of study or activity, indicating the area of translation as a profession.

Wrong options:

  • category: 'Category' refers to a class or division of things, but it lacks the specificity and professional connotation that 'field' provides in this context.
  • ground: 'Ground' can refer to a basis or foundation, but it does not convey the professional aspect of translation as effectively as 'field.'
  • class: 'Class' implies a group of people or things with shared characteristics, which does not fit the context of discussing a professional area.
Correct answer: occupation

Explanation: The word 'occupation' is suitable as it refers to a person's job or profession, fitting well within the context of discussing translating as a potential career. It is grammatically correct as a noun that describes the nature of the work being considered.

Meaning: 'Occupation' means a job or profession, indicating the role of translating as a viable career option.

Wrong options:

  • work: 'Work' is a general term for tasks or labor but lacks the formal connotation of a profession that 'occupation' provides.
  • employment: 'Employment' refers to the state of having a job, but it does not specifically denote the nature of the job as 'occupation' does.
  • line: 'Line' in this context is vague and does not clearly indicate a profession, making it less suitable than 'occupation.'
Correct answer: given

Explanation: The word 'given' is appropriate as it indicates that advice is provided or offered to the would-be translators. It fits grammatically as a past participle used in a passive construction, aligning well with the context of offering advice.

Meaning: 'Given' means to provide or supply something, in this case, advice to aspiring translators.

Wrong options:

  • made: 'Made' implies creation or fabrication, which does not fit the context of providing advice as effectively as 'given.'
  • shown: 'Shown' suggests demonstrating or displaying, which is not the correct action for offering advice in this context.
  • told: 'Told' implies verbal communication, but it does not fit the passive structure of the sentence as well as 'given' does.
Correct answer: encounter

Explanation: The word 'encounter' is suitable as it indicates facing or coming across a difficulty, fitting grammatically as a verb that describes the action the beginner will experience. It aligns contextually with the challenges faced by new translators.

Meaning: 'Encounter' means to come across or face something, particularly a challenge or difficulty.

Wrong options:

  • involve: 'Involve' suggests including or engaging in something, which does not convey the sense of facing a challenge as 'encounter' does.
  • reveal: 'Reveal' means to make something known, which does not fit the context of experiencing a difficulty.
  • introduce: 'Introduce' implies bringing something into use or operation, which does not align with the context of facing a challenge.
Correct answer: established

Explanation: The word 'established' is appropriate as it indicates having built a reputation over time, fitting grammatically as a past participle that describes the state of the reputation. It aligns contextually with the idea of a translator needing a proven track record.

Meaning: 'Established' means having been set up or recognized over time, particularly in terms of reputation.

Wrong options:

  • formed: 'Formed' implies creating or shaping something, which does not convey the sense of having a recognized reputation as effectively as 'established.'
  • set: 'Set' is too vague and does not specifically indicate the idea of having a reputation built over time.
  • founded: 'Founded' typically refers to starting something, such as an organization, but does not fit the context of having a reputation.

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