Part �� ABC of Water Interpreting Unit 1 Introduction to Water Interpreting:A Complete Course 1.1 Why This Book 1.1.1 Market Demand for Qualified Water Interpreters 1.1.2 Water Interpreting, a Highly Sought-after Profession 1.1.3 More Job Opportunities for English Majors 1.1.4 A Must-read of Hydraulic and Hydroelectric Majors 1.1.5 An Essential Purchase for Would-be Water Diplomats 1.2 Importance of This Book 1.3 How to Use This Book Unit 2 Water Interpreter's Job 2.1 Definition of Key Terms 2.1.1 Water Science 2.1.2 Water Interpreting 2.1.3 Water Interpreter 2.1.4 Current Situation of the Profession 2.2 Roles of the Water Interpreter 2.2.1 ABridge 2.2.2 A Water Diplomat 2.2.3 A Mediator 2.2.4 A Neutral Role 2.3 Four Core Competences of the Water Interpreter 2.4 Water Interpreting Modes 2.4.1 Consecutive Interpreting 2.4.2 Simultaneous Interpreting 2.4.3 Sight Translation 2.4.4 Makeshift Arrangements 2.5 Diversity in Water Interpreting 2.5.1 "Natural" and Improvised Interpreting 2.5.2 Liaison Interpreting 2.5.3 Public Service Interpreting 2.5.4 In-house Interpreting 2.5.5 Remote Interpreting Unit 3 Becoming a Water Interpreter 3.1 Advancing Good Professional Ethics 3.2 Improving Quality of Interpreting 3.3 Using Criteria to Assess the Performance of an Interpreter 3.3.1 Fidelity 3.3.2 Clarity 3.3.3 Fluency 3.4 Following Three Principles of Interpreting 3.4.1 Fidelity 3.4.2 Optimization 3.4.3 Transparency 3.5 Stages of Water Interpreting 3.5.1 Listening Comprehension 3.5.2 Mediating or Analysis 3.5.3 Delivery or Re-expression Part �� Input, Processing and Delivery Unit 4 Note-taking 4.1 Features of Note-taking for Water Interpreting 4.1.1 Customized System ���� Part �� Materials and Procedure: Preparing for Reality