Module 2: Mediation. Tips

EOI EXAM: MEDIATION (MEDIACIÓN)

Topic: Habits and Sports Test Objective: To assess the candidate's ability to transfer information from a source to a recipient, adapting the register, tone, and format to the specific context.

1. General Instructions

1. Duration: 30 minutes per task (C1 or C2).

2. Source: Read the Source Text and the task brief defining the Target Audience, the objective, and the required format.

3. Mediation: Transfer the key ideas from the source text. Do not provide a personal opinion.

4. Word Count: STRICTLY 70 words maximum for the final production.

   
   

2. Mediation Tips (C1 and C2)

Aspect	C1 Level (Fluency and Effectiveness)	C2 Level (Mastery and Precision)
Analysis	Identify the main idea and the relationship with the recipient.	Identify nuances and the purpose for concise transfer.
Register	Adapt register (formal/informal) and use clear connectors.	Use advanced vocabulary and complex but efficient syntax.
Structure	Use a clear opening/closing adapted to the format (email/briefing).	Ensure total cohesion despite the extreme word limit.
Lexis	Use specific vocabulary (e.g., routine, performance).	Use advanced collocations (e.g., rigorous discipline, reassert control).

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C1 MEDIATION TASK (Source Text)

Source Text Extract: "The Tyranny of All or Nothing"

"The Tyranny of All or Nothing: Why Extreme Routines Fail"

Forget the one-week 'detox' or the two hours at the gym every single day starting Monday. This "all-or-nothing" mindset is the main cause of abandonment. The body and mind reject abrupt changes, generating stress that sabotages consistency. True transformation resides in what we call Micro-Discipline: small, sustainable changes that integrate into daily life without being a burden. There's no need to run a marathon; 15 minutes of brisk walking is more than enough to lay the foundation for a lasting habit. The key is not initial intensity, but persistence over time. Rigidity is useless if it leads to surrender. Once Micro-Discipline is established, the body will naturally ask for more, and progression will be natural, not forced.

✅ C1 MEDIATION: COMPLETED EMAIL (70 WORDS MAX)

Subject: Micro-Discipline: Forget the extremes!

Hi [Friend's Name],

Don't worry about finding the perfect extreme routine. The article says that "all-or-nothing" fails due to stress. The key is Micro-Discipline: small, sustainable changes (like a 15-minute brisk walk). Forget rigidity. Focus on persistence over time to build a lasting habit, not intensity. Start small, and consistency will lead to natural progression.

Best, [Your Name]

C2 MEDIATION TASK (Source Text)

Source Text Fragment: "From Olympic Excellence to Self-Regulation"

"From Olympic Excellence to Self-Regulation"

Physical activity, once the paradigm of raw strength or competitive performance, has undergone a semantic transmogrification in the 21st century. Needless to say, elite sport retains its niche, yet in the realm of generalised amateur practice, its function has subtly migrated. In a societal context characterised by job precariousness and digital overexposure, sports practice paradoxically stands not as a quest for physical excellence, but as an imperative for mental health. It serves as a tool for anxiety management, an anchor to tactile reality. Sweat is no longer merely the by-product of training aimed at a record, but the vehicle for emotional catharsis. The rigorous discipline entailed by an exercise routine is valued not for the aesthetic results it yields, but for the capacity it confers upon the individual to reassert control over a sphere of their life that is otherwise perceived as inherently chaotic. This strategic pivot represents a salient market window that must not be overlooked.

✅ C2 MEDIATION: COMPLETED BRIEFING NOTE (70 WORDS MAX)

To: Management Team Subject: Rationale: Sport as Mental Health Imperative

The sociological analysis highlights sport's shift from performance to a mental health imperative. In today's anxious society, physical activity provides emotional catharsis and allows individuals to reassert control. This finding validates our strategy: positioning the new product line to address the profound psychological need for well-being and anxiety management represents a crucial market window.