Passage Reference: Internet access, MSN Messenger and NetMeeting conferencing software installed

Common Mistake: Students sometimes write programs or applications, but those words are not used in the passage. You must copy the exact word from the text. This is a synonym trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'MSN Messenger and NetMeeting conferencing software' = Summary: 'two pieces of ___'

Tips: When a summary groups several items together, look for the category word used in the passage.

Key Vocabulary:

• software = computer programs

Question Focus: Identify the type of camera required

Correct Answer: standard

Passage Reference: Purchase any H320 Standard camera such as a Logitech QuickCamWeb model. Note most popular lower-priced cameras are H320s, more expensive ones are H323 standard.

Why this is correct: The passage explains that cameras follow a standard, either H320 or H323. The summary shortens this to 'H320 or H323 ___ camera', so standard completes the meaning.

Common Mistake: Some students write model or camera, but those repeat words already in the sentence. The missing idea is the type, which is standard. This is a partial truth trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'H320 Standard camera' = Summary: 'H320 or H323 ___ camera'

Tips: Check whether the gap needs a noun or adjective by looking at the word after the gap.

Key Vocabulary:

• standard = official type

Question Focus: Where the software is downloaded to

Correct Answer: hard drive

Passage Reference: Download the program to your hard drive

Why this is correct: The passage clearly says you should download the program to your hard drive. The summary paraphrases this as 'to your computer's ___'.

Common Mistake: Students may write computer or desktop, but the passage is specific. This is a paraphrase trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'to your hard drive' = Summary: 'to your computer's ___'

Tips: When the passage gives a very specific noun, copy it exactly.

Key Vocabulary:

• hard drive = main storage

Question Focus: What the uni.edu email address should be used for

Correct Answer: microsoft passport

Passage Reference: We recommend using your uniqname@uni.edu mail address as a standard so others in our community can easily locate you.

Why this is correct: The passage recommends using your uni.edu address when setting up a Microsoft Passport so others can find you easily. That is exactly what the summary refers to.

Common Mistake: Writing email account is tempting, but the passage links the address specifically to Microsoft Passport. This is a context shift trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'using your uniqname@uni.edu mail address' = Summary: 'use your uni.edu email address for your ___'

Tips: Look carefully at what the email address is used for, not just that it exists.

Key Vocabulary:

• passport = online ID account

Question Focus: Action required before using the passport

Correct Answer: reply

Passage Reference: You will need to reply to the passport confirmation email before you can use the service. This is usually sent to your email account immediately.

Why this is correct: The passage states you must reply to the passport confirmation email before using the service. The summary shortens this to 'you will need to ___ to an email'.

Common Mistake: Some students write confirm or respond, but these words are not in the passage. This is a synonym trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'reply to the passport confirmation email' = Summary: '___ to an email you'll receive'

Tips: After 'to', always check that your answer is a verb in the correct form.

Key Vocabulary:

• confirmation = official approval

Question Focus: Information needed to add a contact

Correct Answer: passport email

Passage Reference: You will need to know their passport email address

Why this is correct: The passage clearly says you need to know the other person's passport email address. The summary removes 'address' but keeps the key phrase.

Common Mistake: Writing email address is too general and misses the word passport. This is a partial truth trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'passport email address' = Summary: 'the person's ___ address'

Tips: Do not drop important identifying words when copying from the passage.

Key Vocabulary:

• contact = person you connect with

Question Focus: Where to find the add contacts command

Correct Answer: toolbar

Passage Reference: Click on Messenger's Add Contacts link on the toolbar.

Why this is correct: The passage explains that the Add Contacts link is found on the toolbar. The summary asks where you can find this command.

Common Mistake: Students may write window or Messenger, but those are mentioned elsewhere. The exact location is toolbar. This is a wrong section trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'on the toolbar' = Summary: 'on the ___'

Tips: Short location gaps often repeat a single noun exactly from the passage.

Key Vocabulary:

• toolbar = menu strip

General Tips:

• Summary completion questions follow passage order. Use the previous answer to help you find the next one quickly.
• Always copy the exact word from the passage. Do not use your own synonym.
• Check grammar clues around the gap, such as articles, prepositions, or verb patterns.
• Count your words carefully. Exceeding the word limit gives you zero marks.