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Model Summary based on Chapter 13 of Focus on Vocabulary 2 textbook* The article “Exploding sales for bottled water” (Schmitt & Schmitt, 2011) explores the reasons for the sharp increase in bottled water consumption in America, define the different types of bottled water, and argue that consumers may not be making the smartest choice. The authors give three main reasons for drinking tap water: health, taste, and status. They argue that while bottled water used to contain extra minerals, today the concern is primarily purity because of possible pollution. In terms of taste, they point out that tap water may be unpleasant to drink because of the chlorine treatment. The last reason given is that Americans are drinking more bottled water so that they can feel richer and more fashionable. This may be further enhanced by the marketing and packaging done by the companies. The authors then move on to defining the different types of bottled water, whether carbonated or non-carbonated. First, they note that adding more than one percent of things like sweeteners results in changing the official type to a soft drink. Similarly, mineral content cannot be too high. They next name and define the various types of bottled water: artesian, mineral, distilled, sparkling, spring, and drinking. The two major American brands fall under this final category, which has the least possible health benefits. The final point the authors make is about the branding of the water. No matter the variety, companies use words like pure and pristine to make their water seem healthier. Furthermore, they use pictures of mountains and lakes to imply cleanliness. The authors conclude by restating that although there is a growing demand for bottled water, it may be a result of companies’ manipulations rather than an actual need for cleaner water. *Please see next page for common problems in writing summaries Here are some guidelines for writing summaries: the first sentence must contain o name of the article, the author(s) and the year o the MAIN IDEA of the whole reading it must include the WHOLE reading – careful not to over-emphasize the first part of the reading edit for details; only include the main ideas organize it the same way the author does: you are showing how the author makes his/her point aim to write approximately 25-30% of your be VERY careful of accidental plagiarism: do not have 3 or more content words in a row