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C. Summarizing the key points. Read the following text. Consult you dictionary if you find
unfamiliar words.

Summarizing the key points

It is a reading strategy used to comprehend the text by understanding the key ideas or the
main points.
Being able to understand the points will definitely help the readers to comprehend the text
better.

Here are some strategies to summarize the key points more effectively.
1. Find the key words and phrases to capture the gist of what we've read

2. Focus on key details
3. The main points usually focus on who, what, when, how, and where

Going on a Road Trip

Road trips—where you take a long car ride
and hit many stops on the way—present their
own set of challenges (and opportunities).
Here are a few things you should keep in
mind as you plan. On the weeks leading up to
your adventure, you need to make sure that
your vehicle is in primo condition. This is
important for you and your passengers’
safety and a healthy vehicle won't break
down on you in the middle of nowhere. Plus,
a well-kept automobile will use gas more efficiently. Make sure all of the scheduled, preventative
maintenance you need to have done on your vehicle is taken care of. If you're not sure what that
entails, we have got you covered. Not everything requires going to a shop, though. There are plenty
of basic things you can do on your own, like checking your vehicles vital fluids. Last but not least,
make sure you have all the proper tools you need to change a flat in your trunk, and that you're
spare tire is ready to rumble.

Now it's time to pack. Make sure you have all of the important stuff first. We have a thorough list of
all the essentials you should keep in your car, and those are even more important for a long road
trip. Pack your bags to maximum capacity. It might seem more organized to pack all of one type of
thing in one bag and another type of thing in another. Just remember where you put everything.
Also, make sure you pack clothing as efficiently as you can. Smart Packing suggests packing the
clothes you'll need at your first stop on the top, and have an emergency set of clothing ready for easy
access. Remember only to take what you think you'll need. If you pack light you'll save on gas and
have room to bring stuff back.

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