1. What kind of quality should an interpreter have?
2. I am calling to inquire the position of English interpreter.
3. My major is English Translation and Interpretation.
4. How long have you been in this field?
5. He should be well-equipped with English language and culture, modest, experienced and have good manners.
6. It takes time and perseverance to achieve that goal.
7. Therefore,an interpreter has to know some expertise in the field he/she serves as an interpreter.
8. I once served as an interpreter for a delegation from South Africa.
9. I am an English major, and it is the best job which can demonstrate my ability and realize my potential.
10. I have been an interpreter since I graduated from university in 2000.
Dialogue 1
A: Hello, this is Garry Zhao. I am calling to inquire the position of English interpreter.
B: Well, it is still open. Where did you graduate from.
A: I graduated from the Beijing Foreign Studies University. My major is English Translation and Interpretation.
B: It sounds great. I will arrange an interview tomorrow. Can you come tomorrow?
A: Yes, I can. Thank you so much.
Dialogue 2
A: What characteristics should an interpreter own?
B: I think he should be an expert of everything.
A: Why is that?
B: Because English is nothing but a tool which is used when people may negotiate in international conferences, probe into physics, release some information in a press conferrence ,and do anything we can do with language. Therefore, an interpreter has to know some expertise in the field he/she serves as an interpreter. Otherwise he/she can not carry out his/her work smoothly.