Part 1. Definition
You are given a passage. You need to construct a question about the information present in the passage. Construct a question in such a way that (i) it is unambiguous, (ii) its answer is the whole paragraph. Avoid creating questions that can be answered correctly without actually understanding the paragraph.
Part 2. Example
Optical mice use an LED and a camera to rapidly
capture images of the surface beneath the mouse.
The infomation from the camera is analyzed by a
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and used to detect
imperfections in the underlying surface and
determine motion. Some materials, such as glass,
mirrors or other very shiny, uniform surfaces
interfere with the ability of the DSP to
accurately analyze the surface beneath the mouse.

Since glass is transparent and very uniform, the
mouse is unable to pick up enough imperfections in
the underlying surface to determine motion.
Mirrored surfaces are also a problem, since they
constantly reflect back the same image, causing
the DSP not to recognize motion properly. When the
system is unable to see surface changes associated
with movement, the mouse will not work properly.
Answer: why doesn't an optical mouse work on a glass
table?
Explanation: The passage talks about the glass and mirror surfaces beneath the optical mice and how the mouse is unable to pick up enough imperfections in the underlying surface to determine motion. The last line of the passage explains why the mouse will not work properly on these surfaces. Thus it is a positive example.
Part 3. Exercise
Many aspects of the Patriot Act are uncontested; in fact, Nadine Strossen of the ACLU has stated that she agrees with over 90% of the provisions of the Patriot Act. It's only a few provisions that are hotly contested

It largely tries to unify communication among several departments and provide easier access for law enforcement officers. Online information was difficult to obtain before 9/11; access to judges was slower and required more paperwork; and more hoops were required before action could be taken.

The Patriot Act doesn't remove the safeguards, but streamlines and simplifies them. For the most part, the same sorts of safeguards are in place, just with different requirements that are less burdensome on government.

Many provisions are loudly decried in public, but few people ever discuss specific provisions of the Patriot Act they disapprove of. Most of it seems to be mass hysteria without any specific citation of violations. When the biggest complaint is that someone may look at your library record, it doesn't seem to be THAT violative of privacy.

I've included links to the Department of Justice's defense of the Act, as well as the ACLU's criticism. I hope that balances the views.
Answer:
what are the pros and conts of the patriot act?