Table 10 Initial translation descriptors (taking descriptive text as an example).

From: Integrating scientific rigor and practicality: developing a translation test to screen translation undergraduates’ ability in a public university in China

Band

Descriptive Text

Band 5 (93–100)

Demonstrate excellent bilingual conversion ability and translation strategic ability.

Band 4 (78–92)

Demonstrate good bilingual conversion ability and translation strategic ability.

Band 3 (64–77)

Demonstrate good bilingual conversion ability and translation strategic ability.

Band 2 (49–63)

Demonstrate satisfactory bilingual conversion ability and translation strategic ability.

Band 1 (0–48)

Demonstrate limited bilingual conversion ability and translation strategic ability.