4. Which of the following best describes Askari’s message in Dare to be Daring?

B) It’s important to take risks and follow your dreams.

12. What is one sign of a successful mediation task?

B "The reader grasps the main ideas without reading the original text."

7. Which of the following is an effective way to start your mediation email?

C) “I understand your concern. Here’s what I found in Askari’s article.”

11. What should you include in the closing of a mediation email?

A) a question to keep the conversation going

8. What is the purpose of the introduction in a mediation email?

C) to explain what you’re about to mediate and why it’s important

14. Which of the following would not help in writing a clear mediation email?

D) making assumptions about the reader’s knowledge

3. In mediation, what should you avoid doing?

A) adding your own opinions to the message

What is the main goal of mediation in communication?

to explain complex information clearly in your own words

6. In the mediation task, what is the American friend curious about?

B) whether people in Germany focus on having a successful career

10. If your friend is struggling to understand a complex text, what should you focus on in your email?

B) summarizing the main ideas in simple terms

2. When writing an email to a friend about an article, it’s important to:

C) explain the ideas from the article clearly and simply

9. Which of these phrases would be most useful in a mediation email?

B) “The article suggests that…”

15. Which statement is true about the mediation process?

C) Mediation involves explaining ideas clearly and concisely.

13. In Dare to be Daring, Askari encourages readers to:

C) take risks to pursue their dreams and passions

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Quizlet: "Dare to be daring" - Mediation

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4. Which of the following best describes Askari’s message in Dare to be Daring?
B) It’s important to take risks and follow your dreams.
A) Success is only about having a good career.
D) People should avoid challenges and take the easy route.
C) Money is the only thing that matters in life.
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12. What is one sign of a successful mediation task?
B "The reader grasps the main ideas without reading the original text."
A) Your email is longer than the original text.
D) The reader is confused about the point of the article.
C) You include lots of personal anecdotes.
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7. Which of the following is an effective way to start your mediation email?
D) “I don’t think this is important at all.”
A) “You’re wrong about everything.”
C) “I understand your concern. Here’s what I found in Askari’s article.”
B) “I have no idea what Askari means.”
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11. What should you include in the closing of a mediation email?
D) a detailed bibliography
C) a list of unrelated facts
B) a summary of your favorite hobbies
A) a question to keep the conversation going
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8. What is the purpose of the introduction in a mediation email?
B) to summarize your entire message in one sentence
D) to avoid any mention of the original text
A) to share your personal opinion
C) to explain what you’re about to mediate and why it’s important
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14. Which of the following would not help in writing a clear mediation email?
A) using examples from your own life
D) making assumptions about the reader’s knowledge
C) including background information about the author
B) explaining the main ideas using simple language
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5. When mediating someone else’s ideas, your tone should be:
D) aggressive and persuasive
C) casual and full of jokes
A) formal and cold
B) friendly but professional
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3. In mediation, what should you avoid doing?
D) explaining the main ideas in your own words
A) adding your own opinions to the message
C) being objective
B) simplifying the information
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What is the main goal of mediation in communication?
to directly translate from one language to another
to write as much as possible without errors
to convince someone to change their opinion
to explain complex information clearly in your own words
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6. In the mediation task, what is the American friend curious about?
A) whether Germany is famous for its food
C) whether Germany has good travel destinations
D) whether Germans are interested in fashion
B) whether people in Germany focus on having a successful career
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10. If your friend is struggling to understand a complex text, what should you focus on in your email?
A) repeating the complex language
C) writing a detailed analysis of the text’s structure
B) summarizing the main ideas in simple terms
D) quoting every sentence from the text
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2. When writing an email to a friend about an article, it’s important to:
C) explain the ideas from the article clearly and simply
D) copy and paste quotes from the article
B) avoid sharing your own thoughts
A) use complicated words to sound smart
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9. Which of these phrases would be most useful in a mediation email?
A) “I totally disagree with the author.”
B) “The article suggests that…”
C) “This is my favorite topic.”
D) “Here’s what you should do instead…”
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15. Which statement is true about the mediation process?
D) Mediation only works if the reader has already read the original text.
B) Mediation is about translating word for word.
C) Mediation involves explaining ideas clearly and concisely.
A) Mediation should always include your own personal opinion.
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13. In Dare to be Daring, Askari encourages readers to:
A) follow a traditional career path
D) avoid setting high goals
B) focus on financial stability above all else
C) take risks to pursue their dreams and passions

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