Paraphrasing skills

Paraphrasing skills

Paraphrase

Rewrite the sentence with the same meaning

Ways to paraphrase

• Từ phái sinh/gia đình (Word formation)

• Từ đồng nghĩa/trái nghĩa (synonyms/antonyms)

• Khái quát hóa (Generalisation)

• Tóm gọn (Summarizing)

• Suy luận (Inference)

1. Từ phái sinh/gia đình

- Introduce/Introduction/Introductory

- Competition/competitive/Compete/Competitively

- Interest/Interested/Interesting

Ex:

- Using a computer everyday can have negative effects on children.

- Using a computer everyday can negatively affect children.

2. Từ đồng nghĩa/trái nghĩa (synonyms/antonyms)

- try/attempt/effort/endeavor

- hire/employ/recruit

- delay/postpone/put off

Ex:

- Mr. Sigh is in charge of organizing a reception for the overseas investors.

- Mr. Sigh takes responsibility for planning a welcome party for the overseas investors.

Multiple Choice

Who will bring up the newly orphaned children?

• love

• find out

• raise

• watch out

3. Khái quát hóa (Generalisation)

(1) Qualified candidates must be proficient in speaking and writing.

Ứng cử viên đạt tiêu chuẩn phải giỏi nói và viết.

(2) Qualified candidates have to have good communication skills.

Ứng cử viên đạt tiêu chuẩn phải có kĩ năng giao tiếp tốt

Multiple Choice

All of the citizens in the community are not allowed to park automobiles, motorbikes, bikes around the buildings.

• The citizens in the community have the right to park vehicles under the building.

• The residents are not allowed to park any vehicles around the building.

4. Tóm gọn (Summarizing)

(1) I ordered shirts and sunglasses, but only shirts arrived.

Tôi đã đặt áo và kính râm, nhưng chỉ có áo là đến nơi.

(2) Sunglasses were not included in the shipment.

Kính râm không có trong lô hàng được gửi đến.

Multiple Choice

Successful applicants should speak a minimum of three languages.

• (A) Candidates who speak languages will succeed in the company.

• (B) Candidates with fluency in a variety of languages will be hired.

5. Suy luận (Inference)

(1) The city of Barrie is considered to be the capital of running and jogging, and it is the home to several public swimming establishments.

Thành phố Barrie được xem là thủ đô của môn chạy bộ và đi bộ, và nơi đây có một vài trung tâm bơi lội công cộng.

(2) The residents in Barrie place an emphasis on exercise activities.

Cư dân ở Barrie chú trọng vào hoạt động thể dục thể thao.

Multiple Choice

Conference fees are due along with the registration.

• (A) The registration fee must be paid before the start of the conference.

• (B) Payment must be made at the time of registration.

Multiple Choice

The identification card will be valid for one year from the date of issue.

• ID cards will be issued to those who have worked for a year.

• The ID is effective for 12 months from the day it was given out.

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons for the hotel's closure is its low occupancy rate.

• (A) The number of guests was insufficient for the hotel to remain in business.

• (B) Business guests found the hotel inadequate for their needs.