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English for Academic Studies (Workshop) Session 9: Summarizing SkillsSemester 1, 2009/10 © PolyU HKCC1
Circle the letter of the title that best summarises the following selection. Thensummarize the paragraphs within 40 words.
Domestic violence has become a burgeoning problem in Hong Kong. It isunsurprising that local news have frequently reported cases of domestic violence.Victims, in most cases women and children, have frequently endured years of physicaland emotional abuses before any intervention is done. In some cases, the much neededintervention simply comes too late.It is often felt that more things, like stepping up the penalties and amending theexisting law, should be done by the government to reduce the number of domesticviolence incidents. While stricter policies may help deter certain forms of abuses suchas physical and/or sexual abuses, educating the public about the signs and seriousness of spousal abuses is indispensible to the prevention of them. Enabling the abused spouseto recognize abuse at the initial stage is particularly vital. Experiencing excessive fearof one’s partner or having an extremely controlling partner may already be a telling signalof having an unhealthy, and/or even, abusive relationship. Simultaneously, the publicshould be encouraged to listen to those abusive stories and speak up if they ever suspectthat someone is being abused by his or her partner. If more people can notice andacknowledge the seriousness of domestic violence earlier, fewer people need to suffer atthe hands of their abusers.1. Which title best summarises the above selection?a.
Domestic Violenceb.
Seriousness of Domestic Violencec.
Ways of Preventing Domestic Violence2. Summarize the selection within 40 words:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
English for Academic Studies (Workshop) Session 9: Summarizing SkillsSemester 1, 2009/10 © PolyU HKCC2
Since the purpose of writing a summary is to shorten and revise the original materials, weshould follow the following steps in drafting a summary:Step 1: Read the whole selection and pay particular attention to its title, headings,and first and last paragraphs.Step 2: Re-read the work and identify areas of importance (main ideas).Step 3: Take note of the important points and
remove
all the
unnecessary details
.Step 4: Draft the summary using synonyms and new sentence structures.Step 5: Revise the summary so as to make sure the summary is phrased verydifferently from the original text.
Exercise C1
: Sumamrise the following sentences within 25 words without changing theirmeaning.1.
Of all the regrets in my life so far, one of my greatest regrets is that I didn't spendenough time to have fun and enjoy my life when I was young and this perhapsexplains why I always crave for more adventures and excitement, and why I alwaysemphasize happiness should take precedence over other aspects like career, money,etc._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2.
I always believe that unhappiness is caused by irrational thoughts and unrealisticexpectations. Some people may experience tremendous pains when their loveterminates prematurely or beyond their expectations. However, if they can standapart and reflect rationally, they will realize that love is by nature short-lived and itwill come to end, either through death, divorce, betrayal, etc., sooner or later. If theycan perceive the truth, it is clear that their pain can be assuaged.
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