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Summarizing

To summarize a passage is to explain the main idea of a passage. This helps the reader understand what information is the most important. Pay attention to the main idea and what the passage is about.

Read the passage below. Then, write two to three sentences summarizing the passage.

 

Taking the MRT around Taipei is much easier when you have an EasyCard, but so is renting1 a bicycle and even traveling by train or bus to other parts of Taiwan. The EasyCard does away with2 the process3 of planning the details4 of a trip. It also permits5 you to travel at your leisure6.

For travelers on a budget7, the EasyCard is an all-in-one* card. In addition to8 transportation, the EasyCard can be used to purchase things in stores, pay for parking, and pay for services at specific9 government agencies*. You’ll avoid10 all the little inconveniences11 of waiting in line to buy tickets or searching in your pockets* for change.

The various ways to use the EasyCard makes your day-to-day travel plans stress-free* and more enjoyable.

Choose the best answer to each question.

Reading for the
main idea		 1. What’s the main idea of the passage?
  1. Buying items with an EasyCard is easier for locals in Taiwan.
  2. EasyCards are useless for travelers short on time and money.
  3. The many features of the EasyCard limit a traveler’s problems.
  4. EasyCard is the only way to travel around Taiwan.
Reading for specific
information		 2. According to the passage, which statement is best supported by information from the passage?
  1. A person that uses an EasyCard does not have to wait in line.
  2. None of an EasyCard’s features pay for airfare.
  3. Anyone can get their money back if they lose their card.
  4. Students save more money than non-students with an EasyCard.
3. Which of the following can the EasyCard NOT be used for?
  1. Paying for a train fare.
  2. Buying a bike.
  3. Paying for parking.
  4. Renting bicycles.
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