Grammar practice A lot of people (be, have, do) dependent on technology today. A lot of people are dependent on technology today. I (be, have, do) had my iPad for years now and I (be, have, do) very happy with it. I have had my iPad for years now and I am very happy with it. The 21 century (be, have, do) the age of cutting-edge technologies. The 21 century is the age of cutting-edge technologies. They (do, be, have) doing research work on the latest applications for mobile devices. They are doing research work on the latest applications for mobile devices.
Grammar practice B ooks can (be, do, have) read online. Bo oks can be read online. We (be, have, do) not see any downsides in using personal computers at all. We don’t see any downsides in using personal computers at all. They (be, have, do) surfing the Internet all day yesterday. They were surfing the Internet all day yesterday. Safari browser online tutorial (be, do, have) provided the user with help and support in using it. Safari browser online tutorial has provided the user with help and support in using it.
Summary When you write a summary, you need to explain the main ideas of a text in your own words .
HOW TO WRITE A SUMMARY A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of a piece of writing. A summary is not a rewrite of the original text. Your purpose in writing the summary is to give the basic ideas of the original reading. What was it about and what did the author want to communicate?
HOW TO WRITE A SUMMARY Identify the type of work (text, article), title, author, and main point. In the text (article) “Living with Computers” the author presents (shows, describes ...) his opinion on the hot topic of living in a technological society. The text “Living with Computers” deals with the problem of ... (discusses some problems relating to ..., provides information on ...). Write in the present tense. At the beginning of the text / article the author characterizes... (comments on ..., explains ..., analyses ...). Attention is drawn to the fact that... . It should be noted that ... . Don't forget to include linking words so your reader can easily follow your thoughts. Next / Further / Then it is reported / shown that ... . Don't copy the article. Instead, paraphrase. Besides the author explains that ..., gives a detailed analyses of ... (the description of ...). Finally, the author comes to the conclusion that ... . In conclusion ... . At the end of the text / article the author describes ..., emphasizes that ..., points out that.., summarizes that ... . Don't put your own opinions, ideas, or interpretations into the summary. Your summary should have between 100 and 120 words.