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55 combinations instead of sentences. Keep the paragraphing of the original in order not to make the summary extremely short. 5. Compare your draft with the original text to see whether all important points are included. If necessary, shorten the draft. 6. Write a fair copy of your summary. In writing a summary only the information taken from the original text should be used. A summary does not contain repetitions, illustrative details, fgures of speech, wordy phrases consisting of meaningless words. You should not introduce any extra material by way of opinion, interpretation or appreciation. A good summary shows one’s ability to understand and to present ideas. 66. Write a summary of the text «The Systems of the Body». Grammar 3 67. Revise the Infinitive. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the functions of infinitives. 1. He wants to go to the library in the evening. 2. They allowed us to have a cup of tea. 3. You may stay here. 4. Tom let me drive his car yesterday. 5. To see is to believe. 6. To learn two foreign languages at the same time is not easy. 7. The body needs certain levels of proteins, vitamins and miner‑ als in order to work properly. 8. It is necessary for you to know the truth. 9. We decided not to go out because of the weather. 10. He gave me a maga‑ zine to read. 11. Ron is going into hospital to have an operation. 12. The captain was the last man to leave the ship. 13. Hot weather makes me feel uncomfortable. 14. From the intestines glucose is absorbed and carried to the liver to be converted into a form of carbohydrate, glycogen or animal starch. 68. Join the sentences, using the infinitive in the function of the ad- verbial modifier of purpose. Then translate the sentences. Model: They sent me to Paris. They wanted me to learn French. – They sent me to Paris to learn French. 1. She went to London. She wanted to fin a job there. 2. They got up very early. They wanted to take the frst train to Moscow. 3. He phoned yesterday. He wanted to tell us about the birthday party. 4. I took off my shoes. I didn’t want to make any noise. 5. He is learning German. He wants to read Thomas Mann. 6. They are saving money. They want to buy a car. 7. She returned home. She wanted to take her umbrella. 8. He returned to Great Britain. He wanted to get his education there.