Mediation

I must write in the same style as the original text.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The style of my text depends on the addressee and the text type.

I mustn’t include any ideas of my own.

• True

• False

If I don’t know the English translation of a German term, it’s best to quote it in the original German.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If I don’t know the English equivalent of a German term, I should paraphrase it.

I may have to explain certain terms that are specific to Germany.

• True

• False

The exact number of words is very important for my grade.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

I should pay attention to the word limit, but the exact number isn’t important.

I mustn’t leave out any information from the original text.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

I should include only the relevant information from the text.

Note the addressee.

Note the purpose.

Note the required text type.

Note the required register.