Part 1. Definition
Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Part 2. Example
Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Answer: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.
Part 3. Exercise
After watching coachloads of foreign tourists clamoring to buy souvenirs at every stop, from the Forbidden City to the oases of Xinjiang, the Chinese authorities have opened shops wherever visitors go. The Friendship Stores, found in all significant tourist locations, make for easy shopping.
Answer:
After watching tourists buy souvenirs from forbidden city to oasis of Xinjiang, Chinese authorities opened shops wherever visitors go. Friendship stores in tourist locations make shopping easy.