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Ministry <strong>of</strong> DefenceLanguages Examinations BoardAdvanced Certificate<strong>German</strong>October 2006ReadingTask 1Task 2Military DocumentNewspaper ArticleTime allowed 45 minutesCandidates should attempt all the questions.All answers must be written in English.All notes, rough work and answers must be written in the booklets provided.Do not turn this page over until instructed to do so.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 24


Ministry <strong>of</strong> DefenceLanguages Examinations BoardAdvanced Certificate<strong>German</strong>October 2006ListeningTask 1Task 2Military BriefingNews ItemTime allowed 45 minutesCandidates should attempt all the questions.All answers must be written in English.All notes, rough work and answers must be written in the booklets provided.Do not turn this page over until instructed to do so.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 4 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Military BriefingYour task is to answer a number <strong>of</strong> questions on a military topic.You will be given 1 minute to study the following questions covering 8 points in the passage.Then you will hear the passage twice; there will be a pause <strong>of</strong> 3 minutes between readings.You may make notes throughout the two recordings and you will be given 10 minutes at theend to complete your answers.The passage concerns the Territorial Army.Questions1. What is significant about the upcoming training exercise?2. What will the soldiers do before deploying?3. What is the aim <strong>of</strong> the exercise?4.& 5. Name four things that soldiers will do.6. Why does the TA in particular need to test its skills?7. What will the public see?8. What does the speaker ask the public to do?Task 2News ItemYour task is to write the gist <strong>of</strong> a radio news item.You will hear the passage once only, after which there will be a silence <strong>of</strong> 10 minutes on yourCD.You may take notes during the recording, and you must complete the task during the 10minute silence on your CD.You are going to listen to a news report about the disappearance <strong>of</strong> a schoolgirl.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 5 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Military Briefing (English Version)On 15-28 September next year, around 1,500 Territorial Army soldiers will be taking part inthe year’s largest Army Logistic Training Exercise.Before deploying on 17 September for the two-week exercise, the soldiers, will all arrive inthe town <strong>of</strong> Grantham in Lincolnshire throughout the week to be issued with their kit andequipment.Training is at the heart <strong>of</strong> Territorial Army life. This exercise has taken a year to plan andaims to provide an opportunity for service personnel to test their wide-range <strong>of</strong> skills. Soldierswill be involved in many different aspects <strong>of</strong> logistics, including road and rail transport,catering, postal services, building and operating a bulk fuel installation, engineering andconstruction tasks, movement control, the operation <strong>of</strong> field showers and laundry facilities.A mixed fleet <strong>of</strong> 150 military vehicles including Landrovers and Harley Davidson motorcycles will be involved in the exercise, when the soldiers will transport thousands <strong>of</strong> tonnes <strong>of</strong>simulated materials across a large part <strong>of</strong> Britain.Keeping the Army supplied and on the move is a vital job. It is important therefore that theTerritorial Army test their skills in order to be able to deliver an efficient, organised andtimely service when and if called upon.Many <strong>of</strong> our soldiers have served tours <strong>of</strong> Iraq and Afghanistan and it is training exerciseslike this that ensure our soldiers are well trained and ready to deploy on future operations. Thepeople around the training areas used can expect to see increased military vehicle movementat various times as our soldiers deploy into the field.We do not anticipate any serious disruption to traffic but we would ask people to be patient ifthey do find themselves slightly delayed over the next two weeks as soldiers travel to andfrom the training area. A movement control squadron will be co-ordinating the troops.Questions & Answers1. What is significant about the upcoming training exercise?It is the largest logistics exercise <strong>of</strong> the year.2. What will the soldiers do before deploying?Arrive in the town <strong>of</strong> Grantham and draw their kit/equipment (accept a single term).3. What is the aim <strong>of</strong> the exercise?To provide an opportunity for personnel to test their skills.4. & 5. Name four things that soldiers will do.Four from (½ mark each) road and rail transport, catering, postal services, buildingand operating a bulk fuel installation, engineering and construction tasks, movementcontrol, the operation <strong>of</strong> field showers and laundry facilities.6. Why does the TA in particular need to test its skills?So that the TA is able to deliver an efficient, organised and timely service (when andif called upon).Also accept: To ensure that soldiers are well trained and ready to deploy on futureoperations.7. What will the public see?Increased military vehicle movement.8. What does the speaker ask the public to do?Be patient if they are slightly delayed.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 7 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Military Briefing (<strong>German</strong> version)Nächstes Jahr, vom 15. bis 28. September, werden rund 1500 Soldaten des britischenTerritorialheers an der größten Heereslogistik– und Versorgungsübung des Jahres teilnehmen.Die Soldaten werden in der Woche vor Manöverbeginn am 17. September in der StadtGrantham in Lincolnshire eintreffen. Dort wird ihnen ihre Ausrüstung zugeteilt.Ausbildung nimmt eine zentrale Rolle im Territorialheer ein. Diese Logistikübung wurde einJahr lang geplant und Ziel der Übung ist es, dem Versorgungspersonal die Möglichkeit zugeben, das breite Spektrum ihrer Fertigkeiten zu testen. Die Soldaten üben verschiedeneAspekte der Logistik, darunter Straßen- und Schienentransport, Verpflegung, Feldpostdienst,Errichtung und Betreibung einer Treibst<strong>of</strong>fanlage, Konstruktions- und Bauaufgaben,Verkehrsführung, sowie das Betreiben einer Feldduschanlage und einer Wäscherei.Eine Flotte von 150 verschiedenen Militärfahrzeugen, darunter auch Landrover und HarleyDavidson Motorräder, wird bei der Übung zum Einsatz kommen. Die Soldaten werden dabeimehrere tausend Tonnen Simulationsmaterial über weite Distanzen innerhalb Großbritannienstransportieren.Die Versorgung und die effiziente Verkehrsführung des Territorialheers ist absolut wichtig.Darum ist es notwendig, dass das Heer seine Fähigkeiten prüft, um als höchst wirksame, gutorganisierte Streitkraft zur rechten Zeit, wenn nötig, einsatzfähig zu sein.Viele unserer Soldaten haben bei Einsätzen im Irak und in Afghanistan gedient. Übungendieser Art sorgen somit dafür, dass sie gut ausgebildet und in Zukunft voll einsatzbereit sind.Es wird erwartet, dass die örtliche Bevölkerung während des Manövers mehr Verkehr vonMilitärfahrzeugen in der Nähe der Übungsplätze sehen wird.Wir erwarten keine größeren Verkehrsstörungen. Wir möchten die Bevölkerung aber umGeduld bitten, falls es in den nächsten zwei Wochen durch die An- und Abreise der Soldatenim Übungsgebiet zu leichten Verzögerungen kommen sollte. EinVerkehrsführungskommando wird die Truppen koordinieren.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 8 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 2News Item (English Version)You are going to listen to a news report about the disappearance <strong>of</strong> a schoolgirl.A 57-year-old man was arrested today in connection with the abduction and murder <strong>of</strong>schoolgirl Amanda Dowler.Surrey police said they detained a man from the Greater London area this morning. Aspokesman for the police said that the man was currently being questioned at a Surrey policestation and that an address in Greater London was being searched.Amanda went missing on her way home from school in 2002. She was last seen by a friendwalking home from school on March 21. In the weeks after her disappearance numerousappeals were made on television and a home made video <strong>of</strong> her dancing around her house wasshown repeatedly.However, it took 6 months for her body to be found. It was discovered naked by a couple outwalking in a wood over 20 kilometres away from her home. Surrey police mounted anextensive investigation, but until today the killer had not been found.In March, on the anniversary <strong>of</strong> Amanda’s disappearance, her family made a fresh publicappeal for help in catching their daughter's killer. They said in a statement that they wouldurge anyone to come forward with any information that may help Surrey police with theirinvestigation. “We need to know the name and see the face <strong>of</strong> the person who murdered ourbeautiful daughter,” they said. “It is a long and painful wait but one day we feel confident thatthe diligence and hard work <strong>of</strong> the police will succeed.”Since Amanda’s disappearance family have set up a charity to raise awareness <strong>of</strong> personalsafety issues in children and young adults. They have also backed a safety campaignencouraging parents to learn to use text messaging to keep in touch with their children.The inquiry into Amanda’s murder is the largest <strong>of</strong> its kind undertaken by Surrey police. InMarch this year detectives revealed that since 2002 they had questioned 2,885 people, taken4,288 statements and carried out 127 searches.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 9 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 2News Item (<strong>German</strong> Version)Ein 57-jähriger Mann wurde heute im Zusammenhang mit der Entführung und der Ermordungder Schülerin Amanda Dowler verhaftet.Ein Sprecher der Polizeibehörde Surrey teilte mit, dass heute Morgen ein Mann aus demGroßraum London inhaftiert wurde. Er werde zur Zeit in einem Polizeirevier in Surreyvernommen und ein Haus im Großraum London werde durchsucht.Amanda war am 21. März 2002 nach der Schule auf dem Weg nach Hause. Sie wurde zuletztvon einem Freund gesehen, der ebenfalls auf dem Heimweg war. Seit diesem Tag galt sie alsvermisst. In den Wochen nach ihrem Verschwinden gab es mehrere Aufrufe im Fernsehenund es wurde auch ein Video gezeigt, in dem man Amanda zu Hause tanzen sah.Es vergingen allerdings sechs Monate, bevor sie über 20 Kilometer von ihrem Wohnortentfernt tot aufgefunden wurde. Ein Ehepaar, das in einem Wald spazieren ging, entdeckte dieunbekleidete Leiche. Die Polizeibehörde Surrey begann intensive Ermittlungen, doch bisheute wurde der Täter nicht entdeckt.Diesen März, genau vier Jahre, nachdem Amanda verschwand, wandten sich ihreFamilienangehörigen nochmals in einem öffentlichen Aufruf an die Bevölkerung. Sie batenum Informationen und Hilfe bei der Suche nach dem Täter und betonten, dass sie Polizei inihren Ermittlungen dringend Hinweise brauche. „Wir wollen wissen, wie der Mensch heißt,der unsere liebe Tochter umgebracht hat und wie er aussieht“ sagte ein Familienangehöriger.„Das lange Warten ist sehr schmerzlich, aber wir sind uns sicher, dass die sorgfältige undunermüdliche Arbeit der Polizei eines Tages zum Erfolg führen wird.“Die Familie hat seit Amandas Verschwinden ein karitatives Projekt gestartet, um dieBevölkerung auf Fragen der persönlichen Sicherheit von Kindern und Jugendlichenaufmerksam zu machen. Außerdem unterstützt Amandas Familie eine Sicherheitskampagne,bei der Eltern das Texten auf Handys lernen sollen, so dass sie mit ihren Kindern in Kontaktbleiben können.Die Ermittlungen im Falle der Ermordung Amandas sind die umfangreichsten dieser Art, dieje von der Polizeibehörde Surrey durchgeführt wurden. Im März dieses Jahres gabenPolizeibeamte bekannt, dass sie seit dem Vorfall 2.885 Personen befragt, 4.288 Aussagenaufgenommen und 127 Hausdurchsuchungen unternommen hätten.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 10 <strong>of</strong> 24


Ministry <strong>of</strong> DefenceLanguages Examinations BoardAdvanced Certificate<strong>German</strong>October 2006WritingTask 1Task 2CommunicationDraft TranslationTime allowed 75 minutesCandidates should attempt all the questions.All notes, rough work and answers must be written in the booklets provided.Do not turn this page over until instructed to do so.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 11 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1CommunicationIn response to the letter below, draft a letter for my signature to the local newspaper.Sir,In the light <strong>of</strong> so much criticism <strong>of</strong> the forces stationed here, I would like to say how muchI enjoyed the open day at the base last week.Everyone was given a hearty welcome and the displays put on were both impressive andinformative.I brought my class <strong>of</strong> 13 year olds from the local school, and the day provided us withmuch stimulus material for future classes.My only very minor complaint was with the range <strong>of</strong> music. Did there have to be so manymarching tunes? In many other ways the forces seem to be moving with the times. It is ashame that in this they are stuck in the past.Points to be made:1. Open day very successful more people than ever before.2. Personnel trained hard to pull <strong>of</strong>f the event.3. Policy to target the young and show all the sides to the army.4. Tunes – good historical record.5. Band can and does play more modern tunes.You are advised to spend approximately 30 minutes on this task.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 12 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 2Draft TranslationPrepare a draft translation <strong>of</strong> the following report.Conveying the meaning and content <strong>of</strong> the passage is the most important part <strong>of</strong> the task, butyou should try to recreate the style and tone <strong>of</strong> the English in your version.You are advised to spend approximately 45 minutes on this task.The Royal Navy operates in a fast changing and uncertain world. The ability to adaptrapidly is central if we are to ensure we remain both capable and resilient. We must be amodern and relevant force capable <strong>of</strong> sustained deployments. We must have the ability torespond rapidly and effectively to crises whenever and wherever required. Workingincreasingly closely alongside the Army and the RAF, we may be called upon to operateas part <strong>of</strong> a coalition or to lead other nations in a coalition. Not only this, but we must alsomaintain the ability to counter any threat both at home and abroad.In the future, the Royal Navy’s structure will be based upon attack power from aircraftcarriers, and a nuclear submarine force. The Navy’s central role in the United Kingdom'sforeign and security policy means that the size and shape <strong>of</strong> the fleet must continuallyevolve to meet new challenges. The Royal Navy must also operate as cost-effectively aspossible. This philosophy is reflected in the design <strong>of</strong> the next generation <strong>of</strong> ships whichwill have smaller crews but will exploit innovative technological solutions, includinggreater computer automation, to ensure they are highly capable and versatile vessels.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 13 <strong>of</strong> 24


Ministry <strong>of</strong> DefenceLanguages Examinations BoardAdvanced Certificate<strong>German</strong>October 2006SpeakingTask 1Task 2Task 3Transacting BusinessGeneral ConversationSituational InterpretingTime allowed 45 minutes maximumTask 1PreparationTransactionTask 2Task 310 minutes15 minutes approx.10 minutes approx.10 minutes approx.The use <strong>of</strong> dictionaries, glossaries, or any other reference material (whether printed orpersonal) is not permitted during the preparation phase or at the oral examination board.Mobile phones must be handed in at registration.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 14 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Transacting BusinessCandidates’ BriefScenario: Your unit is part <strong>of</strong> a UN peacekeeping mission to help with the reconstruction <strong>of</strong> aregion following a humanitarian disaster. There has been confusion over the logistics <strong>of</strong> theprogramme. You have been sent to meet a local council <strong>of</strong>ficial to discuss this.You have 10 minutes to prepare for the meeting. On completion <strong>of</strong> the transaction you have 5minutes to brief your commanding <strong>of</strong>ficer (played by the Service Colleague) in English on theoutcome.From: Your COTo: YouRe: Building programme.As you may know there have been some problems over the reconstructionprogramme. This has resulted in delays. Please meet with a local council <strong>of</strong>ficialto discuss the situation.After introducing yourself and the purpose <strong>of</strong> the meeting, find out:• Their general opinion.• If our information about the building <strong>of</strong> the school is correct.o Four weeks behind schedule and no work started.• Their reaction to our agreement.oWe provide some manpower and lifting equipment, but projectsare to be carried out together.We can start work next week, but would like a meeting with the planners.We need to know how many people they can provide so as to produce a realisticschedule.Report back on your return.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 15 <strong>of</strong> 24


Ministry <strong>of</strong> DefenceLanguages Examinations BoardAdvanced Certificate<strong>German</strong>October 2006Examiners’ PackSpeakingTask 1Task 2Task 3Transacting BusinessGeneral ConversationSituational InterpretingTime allowed 45 minutes maximumTask 1PreparationTransactionTask 2Task 310 minutes15 minutes approx.10 minutes approx.10 minutes approx.ContentsPage 1 Cover sheetPage 2 Task 1 Transacting Business – Examiners’ BriefPage 3 Task 1 Transacting Business – Service Colleagues’ Check ListPage 4 Task 1 Transacting Business – Candidates’ BriefPage 5 Task 1 Transacting Business – Comparison SheetPage 6 Task 2 General Conversation – Examiners’ BriefPage 7 Task 3 Situational Interpreting (English Version) – Service Colleagues’ BriefPage 8 Task 3 Situational Interpreting (English-<strong>German</strong> Version) – Examiners’ BriefPage 9 Task 3 Situational Interpreting (<strong>German</strong> Version) – Examiners’ Brief<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 16 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Transacting BusinessExaminers’ BriefScenario: Delays in negotiations to establish a building programme. Trying to find out why.British <strong>of</strong>ficer (candidate)Thank you for agreeing tosee me. We need to discussdetails for the re-buildingprogramme.Our understanding is that weare four weeks behindschedule and specifically thatno work has been started onthe school.We agreed that we wouldprovide some manpower andsome <strong>of</strong> the liftingequipment, but the agreementwas that we would worktogether.We are willing to start worknext week on the school, butwe need to meet with yourplanners.We also need to know howmany people you canprovide. That way we canhave a realistic schedule.Thank you.Local council <strong>of</strong>ficial(examiner)We certainly do. We areunhappy at the delays. Weexpected the work to becompleted by now.That is the problem. We arewondering why you haven’tstarted any work on theschool.With what? We haven’t gotthe people – we told you thatat our initial meeting. Welost many people in the floodand those that remain haveall been displaced.We can arrange a meeting forthe end <strong>of</strong> the week.I can ask around tomorrow.We should be able to tell youat the same time as theplanning meeting.Good bye.CO (service colleague)Unhappy. They wanted thework done by now.They think we should havestarted on the school.They say there is no one tohelp. Lost many people in theflood and others have beendisplaced.Can arrange a meeting for theend <strong>of</strong> the week.Will ask around and let usknow at the planningmeeting.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 17 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Transacting BusinessService Colleagues’ Check ListScenario: Delays in negotiations to establish a building programme. Trying to find out why.For reference you have in this set <strong>of</strong> papers the Examiners' Brief, the Candidates' Brief, and atpage 5 a Comparison Sheet with the cues for the candidate, for the native speaker examiner, andfor you as Service Colleague.Your task in the examination is to check in English the information, which the candidate bringsback from a dialogue with the native speaker examiner.Service Colleagues’ Check ListThe candidate should give you the following information:oooooThey are unhappy. They wanted the work done by now.Information correct. They think we should have started on the school.They say there is no one to help. Lost many people in the flood and others havebeen displaced.Can arrange a meeting for the end <strong>of</strong> the week.Will ask around and let us know at the planning meeting.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 18 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Transacting BusinessCandidates’ BriefScenario: Your unit is part <strong>of</strong> a UN peacekeeping mission to help with the reconstruction <strong>of</strong> aregion following a humanitarian disaster. There has been confusion over the logistics <strong>of</strong> theprogramme. You have been sent to meet a local council <strong>of</strong>ficial to discuss this.You have 10 minutes to prepare for the meeting. On completion <strong>of</strong> the transaction you have 5minutes to brief your commanding <strong>of</strong>ficer (played by the Service Colleague) in English on theoutcome.From: Your COTo: YouRe: Building programme.As you may know there have been some problems over the reconstruction programme.This has resulted in delays. Please meet with a local council <strong>of</strong>ficial to discuss thesituation.After introducing yourself and the purpose <strong>of</strong> the meeting, find out:• Their general opinion.• If our information about the building <strong>of</strong> the school is correct:o Four weeks behind schedule and no work has been started on the school• Their reaction to our agreementoWe provide some manpower and lifting equipment, but projects are tobe carried out together.We can start work next week, but would like a meeting with the planners.We need to know how many people they can provide so as to produce a realisticschedule.Report back on your return.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 19 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 1Transacting BusinessComparison SheetScenario: Delays in negotiations to establish building programme. Trying to find out why.British <strong>of</strong>ficer (candidate)Danke...Einzelheiten für dasWiederaufbauprogrammbesprechenUnseres Wissens ... vierWochen im Verzug ...konkret: Arbeit an Schulenoch nicht begonnen.Vereinbarung war: wirstellen (eine bestimmteAnzahl von) Arbeitskräfte(n)sowieHebevorrichtungen/Kränezur Verfügung, aber die(Bau)Arbeiten werdengemeinsam durchgeführt.Wir sind bereit, nächsteWoche mit den Arbeiten ander Schule zu beginnen,brauchen aber ein Treffenmit Ihren Planern.Wir müssen auch wissen, wieviele Leute / Arb.kräfte Siebereitstellen können ...realistischen ZeitplanDanke.Local council <strong>of</strong>ficial(examiner)Darüber müssen wir wirklichsprechen. Wir sind sehrunzufrieden über dieVerzögerungen. Wir hattenangenommen, dass dieArbeiten zum jetzigenZeitpunkt bereitsabgeschlossen sein würden.Genau das ist das Problem.Wir fragen uns, warum Siemit den Arbeiten an derSchule noch nicht begonnenhaben.Wie denn? Wir haben keineArbeitskräfte/Leute – dashaben wir Ihnen bei unseremersten Treffen gesagt.Zahlreiche Menschen habenbei der Überschwemmung ihrLeben verloren und dieübrigen mussten umsiedeln.Wir können gern ein Treffenfür Ende dieser Wochearrangieren.Ich werde mich morgenerkundigen. Wir könnenIhnen dann wahrscheinlichbei dem Planungstreffen einekonkrete Zahl nennen.Auf Wiedersehen.CO (service colleague)Unhappy. They wanted thework done by now.They think we should havestarted on the school.They say there is no one tohelp. Lost many people in theflood and others have beendisplaced.Can arrange a meeting for theend <strong>of</strong> the week.Will ask around and let usknow at the planningmeeting.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 20 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 2General ConversationExaminers’ BriefConduct a general conversation with the candidate.The conversation should last approximately 10 minutes in total. You should cover topics <strong>of</strong>current interests reflecting local, national and international issues.You will decide the topics on the day <strong>of</strong> the exam.You can use the boxes below to make notes on the issues you intend to cover.Social and cultural matters at local or regional levelNational or regional issuesInternational issues<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 21 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 3Situational Interpreting (English Version)Service Colleagues’ BriefYour task as Service Colleague is to explain the conduct <strong>of</strong> the Situational Interpreting to thecandidate, and then take part in the scenario.You should read the following instructions to the candidate:The role play: the candidate will be the interpreter, the examiner will play the part <strong>of</strong> the nativespeaker, and I, the Service Colleague, will represent the British military.Scenario: Negotiation to secure release <strong>of</strong> journalists. The British Officer speaks first.Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Good afternoon. Thank you for agreeing to see me.We are always ready to listen to what you have to say.We need to discuss the situation about the two journalists that you are holding.What’s there to discuss? They were trying to get into our camp late at night, weapprehended them. I’m sure you would do the same with people you found inyour camp.We might hold them and investigate their story, but we wouldn’t hold them fortwo weeks as you have.That is just a difference <strong>of</strong> style. I could tell <strong>of</strong> incidents where your forces dohold people for more than two weeks.These people are part <strong>of</strong> the international media. They are not part <strong>of</strong> a fightingforce. There is no reason to keep them.We are concerned that reporting <strong>of</strong> our actions has not been balanced. Andanyway, we only have your word and there is no pro<strong>of</strong> that they are journalists.But they have not done any harm to you or your organisation. If you hold themyou will only damage the image the media will have <strong>of</strong> you.We are happy to invite journalists into our bases and happy to present our point <strong>of</strong>view. Someone breaking into our base at night is not someone who is interested inshowing our side <strong>of</strong> the situation.I must ask that you consider releasing them.Ask what you like, it’s not going to happen.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 22 <strong>of</strong> 24


Task 3Situational Interpreting (<strong>German</strong> Version)Examiners’ BriefScenario: Negotiation to secure release <strong>of</strong> journalists. The British Officer speaks first.Your task is to take part in a role-play and assess the candidate's interpreting performance.Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Officer:Militia:Guten Tag. Danke, dass Sie sich bereit erklärt haben, mit mir zu sprechen.Wir sind immer bereit anzuhören, was Sie zu sagen haben.Wir müssen die Situation bezüglich der zwei Journalisten besprechen, die sie hierfesthalten.Was gibt es da zu besprechen? Die haben spät nachts versucht, in unser Lagereinzudringen und wir haben sie festgenommen. Ich bin mir sicher, Sie würden dasGleiche tun, wenn sich jemand in Ihr Lager einschleicht.Wir würden sie festhalten und sie befragen, aber wir würden sie nicht zweiWochen lang festhalten, so wie Sie es tun.Das ist einfach eine Sache des Stils. Aber ich könnte Ihnen Vorfälle nennen, beidenen Ihre Streitkräfte die Leute sehr wohl länger als zwei Wochen festhalten.Diese Leute sind Vertreter der internationalen Medien – sie sind nicht Mitgliederirgendwelcher Streitkräfte. Es gibt keinen Grund, sie festzuhalten.Es stört uns, dass die Berichterstattung sehr einseitig war. Und außerdem habenwir keinerlei Beweise, dass diese Leute wirklich Journalisten sind – wir könnenuns lediglich auf Ihr Wort stützen.Aber sie haben Ihnen und Ihrer Organisation keinen Schaden zugefügt. Wenn Siesie weiterhin festhalten, werden Sie damit nur Ihr Image bei den Medienverschlechtern.Wir laden gerne Journalisten in unsere Lager ein, sodass wir unseren Standpunktdarstellen können. Aber jemand, der nachts hier einbricht, ist wohl kaum daraninteressiert, unsere Sache neutral darzustellen.Ich muss Sie ersuchen / bitten, sie freizulassen / eine Freilassung in Betracht zuziehen.Sie können bitten und fragen soviel Sie wollen, aber das kommt nicht in Frage.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> &<strong>German</strong> <strong>1006</strong><strong>AC</strong>Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 24 <strong>of</strong> 24

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