Read the passage below and write a summary of its content in 45–55 words in English.
If your response is not considered a summary of the passage, it may receive 0 points. Read the passage carefully before you answer.

Online learning has become more popular in recent years, especially after the global pandemic. Many schools and universities started offering classes over the internet so that students could continue studying from home. This trend is expected to continue even after the pandemic ends.

One of the main advantages of online learning is its flexibility. Students can attend classes from anywhere and often watch recorded lectures at any time. This makes it easier for people who work part-time or have family responsibilities to continue their education. In addition, schools can reach more students, even those living in remote areas.

However, online learning also has some drawbacks. It can be difficult for students to stay motivated and focused without face-to-face interaction. Some students may also lack access to stable internet or devices. Furthermore, teachers might struggle to keep students engaged during online lessons.

Target: summarise in 45–55 words
● HOW TO WRITE A GOOD SUMMARY
1Background
Briefly state when or why the topic became important — in one sentence.

2Advantages
Do not list every detail. Capture the overall benefit in a general phrase.

3Disadvantages
When several problems are mentioned, group them around a common theme or key issue.

4Use clear, simple language
Aim for natural, readable English using straightforward vocabulary and grammar.
● PARAPHRASING: ORIGINAL vs. SUMMARY
Original sentenceIn the summary
Online learning has become more popular in recent years, especially after the global pandemic.
Mentions "more popular" and the pandemic as a turning point.
Online learning has become common since the pandemic.
"more popular" → "common"; key time reference kept.
This trend is expected to continue even after the pandemic ends.
States that the growth will last beyond the pandemic.
(Implied by "has become common since the pandemic." — no separate sentence needed.)
One of the main advantages of online learning is its flexibility.
Names flexibility as a key benefit.
It offers flexibility and wider access to education…
Two advantages combined into one phrase.
Students can attend classes from anywhere and often watch recorded lectures at any time.
Gives specific examples of flexibility.
(Captured by "offers flexibility" — details omitted.)
This makes it easier for people who work part-time or have family responsibilities to continue their education.
Focuses on working or busy people.
…helping busy students…
"part-time workers / family responsibilities" → "busy students"
In addition, schools can reach more students, even those living in remote areas.
Highlights wider geographic reach.
…and those in remote areas.
Same idea kept concise.
It can be difficult for students to stay motivated and focused without face-to-face interaction.
Lack of motivation is the core problem here.
…low motivation…
Key concept extracted as a short noun phrase.
Some students may also lack access to stable internet or devices.
Points to an infrastructure problem.
…poor internet access…
"lack access to stable internet" → "poor internet access"
Furthermore, teachers might struggle to keep students engaged during online lessons.
Describes a challenge for teachers.
…difficulties for teachers to keep students engaged.
Phrasing kept close but shortened.
● MODEL ANSWER
49 words
Online learning has become common since the pandemic. It offers flexibility and wider access to education, helping busy students and those in remote areas. However, it also causes problems such as low motivation, poor internet access, and difficulties for teachers to keep students engaged.
● STRUCTURE CHECK
1Background
"Online learning has become common since the pandemic."

2Advantages
"It offers flexibility and wider access to education, helping busy students and those in remote areas."

3Disadvantages
"However, it also causes problems such as low motivation, poor internet access, and difficulties for teachers to keep students engaged."