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SUMMARY COMPLETION WITH OPTIONS ]

There are two types of summary completion tasks in the Reading test: with options to choose
from and without. Both test your reading skills, especially skimming and scanning to locate
specific information. The information you need to complete the summary can come from a single
section or various sections of the text, so read the task through first to help you find which part(s)
you need to focus on.

[o 3 Read the summary completion task, which is based on the text The Future of Virtual
Reality on pages 116-117, and answer the questions below. Do not try to complete
the summary yet.
Complete the summary using the list of words, A-J, below.
Write the correct letter, A-J.

There is some debate as to whether VR will ever become something used in a
1 way, rather than predominantly in niche areas of technology.
On the one hand, experts say it is 2 that by 2030, HMDs will have
become part of our everyday lives. On the other, it is also possible that they will go the
same way as other 3 technologies, such as CDs or PDAs. This is
because most home consoles and computers are 4 of coping
with the VR software. Thus, even enthusiastic users are likely to be
5 to endure the resultant physical side-effects.

A mainstream B interactive C unable D reluctant E outmoded
F operational G incapable H essential I conceivable J functioning

1 What do you notice about the options in the box you have to choose from?
2 Use these questions to help you locate which parts of the reading text you need
to focus on to complete the gaps.
a What does the title of the summary tell you?
b Which parts of the summary can you use to scan the passage and locate
the information quickly?
c In which paragraph of the reading text does it talk about HM Os as part
of our lives?
d In which paragraph of the reading text are CDs and PDAs mentioned in
connection with HMDs?

Complete the task in exercise 3.
This type of summary question requires you to write the
letter that corresponds to each option, so DO NOT write
the words you are given as options onto your answer sheet
or you will not gain the marks, even if you are correct.

UNIT 06 READING