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
I think they recognize the danger that we all face and I think they have been cooperating more fully with us as time goes by, and I 'm quite sure that Mrs. Megawati is committed to this cause, " Powell said in Singapore. He met there with Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, who endorsed the idea of renewed military ties between the United States and Indonesia as an important step in stabilizing that country.
Answer:
"They know the danger we face, and they have been helping more as time goes by,and Mrs. Megawati is committed to this cause" Powell said in Singapore. Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong supported the idea of renewed military ties between the U.S. and Indonesia as it will aid it keep the country stable.