24/03/2026
IGCSE FLE Summary writing a bu**er?
Here are some expert advice for you all:
1) Underline at least 14 exclusive content points as per the question.
2) As you write the summary (no intro, no outro) remember to paraphrase *as far as possible*
3) Address all 14 content points, so that you reach 120 words, especially if you usually end up below word limit.
4) Aim to cover 2/3 content points in one line, especially important if you tend to cross 120 words.
5) Use strategic transitions and connectors.
6) No matter what tense/ POV the passage is written in, summary writing is *always in past tense* however, present perfect tense may be required at rare cases such as questions with such as "*health benefits* to (kayaking)..." these require answering in (third-person singular) simple present tense.
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