At seven o'clock last night, I had a telephone interview with the major of interpretation and translation at Leeds University. It took about 14 minutes. The teacher interviewed is Russian, but she speaks English clearly, just a little fast, but she understands it well. Let me tell you something about the interview.
First of all, I started with my communication in Leeds and asked me something about communication. This problem is quite special, and everyone has nothing to learn from it. Later, he began to ask me some professional questions, such as why I want to be an interpreter, what qualities a successful interpreter should have, and what interpretation experience I have. Then the topic turned to current affairs and politics, and asked me what I think is the biggest problem facing China's current development. Then it's environmental protection. What is the environmental awareness of young people in China? Finally I asked her two questions. Then she said that she was satisfied with my interview and would give me an answer as soon as possible.
Later, at 4 pm local time, I received an offer from Leeds University! It was really fast. I hope these questions will be helpful to students who apply for translation major at Leeds University.
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Characteristics of Leeds University
1. First-class scientific research and teaching achievements: Leeds University ranks among the best in the comprehensive ranking of British universities over the years, and ranks 38th in the latest comprehensive ranking of British universities in the most authoritative Times in 2005; 20 10 The Guardian ranked 20th among British universities in 2008. The teaching quality of 80% departments is rated as excellent, and the scientific research quality of 70% departments is rated as more than 5 stars. They are members of Rusell Group, a famous British university alliance.
2. Extensive curriculum: The University of Leeds has 26 colleges and 33 departments, offering more than 600 undergraduate majors and 365,438+02 postgraduate degree courses. The university graduate school is strong, with more than 8000 graduate students. It covers literature, social science, economy, business administration, chemistry, electronic communication, information technology, education, civil engineering, architecture, electronics, machinery, food, law, medical care, textiles, transportation, biotechnology, earth science and so on. It is one of the British universities offering the most courses.
3. First-class teaching facilities: Leeds University Library is one of the largest university libraries in Britain, with rich and diverse collections. There are 2.6 million books,12,500 periodicals and an online inquiry system. The advanced computer room has more than 1 1,600 computers, and a large computer network with more than 1 1,200 terminals has been established. The language center is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Students can use audio-visual equipment, satellite TV channels, and access materials stored in computers by themselves. The school sports facilities include two large indoor gymnasiums and several large outdoor sports fields. The Students' Union has also organized and established more than 200 social, cultural and sports clubs and overseas students' associations, which have enriched students' after-school life in an all-round and multi-angle way.
4. Convenient transportation at the University of Leeds: Leeds has a well-connected transportation network leading to major cities in the UK. It takes about 3 hours to get to London by train and only 1 hour by car from Manchester.
5. Ensure the opportunity of industry internship: Leeds University has extensive contacts with the industry, and all professional postgraduate and undergraduate courses have a certain proportion of industry internship content.