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Sample summary
Pearsall examines the trend for self-help books to offer clichés, whose promise of ‘anything is
possible’ can often lead to even more dissatisfaction in people’s lives. He believes a more objective
attitude towards these ideas would be more beneficial. [39 words]
Text B
Award a maximum of:
– two marks for language
– three marks for including the following content points:
– the necessity for and paradox of fear
– crippling effects of fear
– structured solution offered by the book.
Sample summary
Susan Jeffers explains the necessity for fear, but also how it can prevent us from moving forward. By
presenting simple truths to demonstrate how fear can affect people, she provides a structured approach
to change a life crippled by fear. [40 words]