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Summary completion gives you a short paragraph that condenses part of the recording, with gaps to fill.

You follow the flow of the summary and drop in the words you hear in the talk.

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"Students who are blind can now read technical journals and sit mathematics examinations on equal terms with sighted peers."

Complete the summary. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

Braille notation now lets blind students sit ______ examinations on equal terms.
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How to approach Summary Completion

The summary covers a section of the recording in order, so read it first to grasp the topic, then track the talk against it as the gaps come up.

  1. 1Read the whole summaryGet the gist before the audio so you know what the section is about.
  2. 2Predict each gapUse the surrounding words to guess the type of word that fits.
  3. 3Track the orderThe summary follows the recording, so the gaps arrive in sequence.
  4. 4Listen for the paraphraseThe summary rewords the talk, so follow meaning over matching words.
  5. 5Respect the word limitWrite only the words allowed so the summary still reads correctly.

Common mistakes to avoid

Reading only the gap, not the whole summary.
Read the full paragraph so the context guides each answer.
Waiting for the exact summary words.
Follow the paraphrase, since the wording will differ.
Going over the word limit.
Take only the key word that fits the gap.
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How is a summary different from notes?
A summary is written as connected prose rather than separate note lines, so the gaps sit inside full sentences and must fit the flow of the paragraph.
Do the gaps follow the recording?
Yes. The summary covers a section of the talk in order, so the gaps come in sequence as you listen.
What word limit applies?
Check the instruction. It is often one word only, so keep your answer to a single word unless told otherwise.
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