I.Overview and Preparations 1.1 The Profession of Interpreting Ex.1 Sight interpretation: Interpreters to the World At a banquet in 1945,marking the end of a Second World War summit meeting in Yalta, Stalin rose to propose a toast:"To those whose work is arduous indeed.We rely on them to convey our every word,so that even tonight,as we relax and enjoy ourselves,they must labour on.Let us drink then to the interpreters.” I. Overview and Preparations 1.1 The Profession of Interpreting Ex.1 Sight interpretation: Interpreters to the World At a banquet in 1945, marking the end of a Second World War summit meeting in Yalta, Stalin rose to propose a toast: “To those whose work is arduous indeed. We rely on them to convey our every word, so that even tonight, as we relax and enjoy ourselves, they must labour on. Let us drink then to the interpreters