A Mock Consecutive Interpreting Practice Report Of The Oculus Rift Press Conference Under The Guidance Of The Interpretive Theory

In the 21st century,science and technology have been developing with each passing day. China also gradually catches with the world in this field. The introducing of new tech products from abroad is also speeding up. Virtual Reality is a scientific technology that uses software to generate realistic images, sounds and other sensations that replicate a real environment and simulate a user's physical presence in this environment. VR has been defined as a realistic and immersive simulation of a three-dimensional environment,created using interactive software and hardware, and experiences or controlled by movement of the body or as an immersive, interactive experience generated by a computer. In recent years, virtual reality has been developing rapidly attracting the attention of investors, technology companies, techies and gamers. Not only in gaming would virtual reality greatly change everything, but also in lifestyle, education, medical service etc. I have also been paying close attention to the VR products of the leading firms in this field. Oculus, the top VR device manufacturer, launched its product, the Rift,in January, 2016, which is of important significance in the development of VR device.Therefore, I chose it as the material for this mock interpretation and use the Interpretive Theory of Interpretation and the Function plus Loyalty Theory as the theoretical foundation of the thesis exploring the strategies for press conferences of tech product. If it was slightly beneficial to the interpretation of this kind, I would feel much appreciated.The research methodology of this thesis combines document investigation with interviews. I would first refer to relevant books and journal papers and then conclude their translation skills and strategies. If I encounter some problems beyond my reach, I would turn to my supervisor and other experts in this field for help.After the mock interpretation, comparing my interpretation and the source language text and the learning of the Interpretive Theory of Translation and the Function plus Loyalty theory, I explored the strategies for press conferences of tech product from aspects of addition, omission, stress, slang and idiom, verb phrases and pronouns.The English about tech product has the characteristics of its own such as tense,voice and dummy subjective and we should adopt corresponding strategies. Interpreters should prepare the press conferences of tech product through collecting relevant information, accumulating professional knowledge reserve, comprehending general idea,properly managing the intentions of the client and paying attention to daily accumulation.