Paraphrasing

U3ATask 1
Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

31 The report shows the main thing that would encourage people to volunteer is support from their employer.
IMPORTANT
According to the report,                    factor in encouraging people to do voluntary work.
32 We worked on a project that helped to solve the water shortage crisis in the region.
CONTRIBUTED
Our project                    the water shortage crisis in the region.
33 In the event of a disaster, people’s initial reaction is kindness.
BY
Kindness                    in the event of a disaster.
34 Chances are that in order to get more people to support a change, you need to involve them throughout the
process.
FAR MORE
People                     a change if they are involved throughout the process.
35 Tackling homelessness is not just about providing accommodation, it's also about finding lasting solutions to stop
people from becoming homeless.
FOCUSING
We can                    prevention in addition to providing accommodation.
36 The intended outcome of the project is to increase community involvement in managing and maintaining local
green spaces, leading to reduced littering.
GETTING
The project aims                    the community more involved in looking after local green spaces.

U3B
Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

31 The council’s consultant advised a change of opinion on how the public space would be used.
TAKE
The council                    view of how the public space would be used.
32 ‘If people are experiencing difficulty in their lives, we can help them with one-to-one counselling sessions’ the
charity boss explained.
STRUGGLING
The charity provides one-to-one counselling sessions on all issues to                    with their lives.
33 When it comes to change, we found having the confidence to rely on yourself to be the biggest issue.
HURDLE
Relying on yourself                    when you decide to make a change.
34 A group of youngsters from different areas in the city have gathered to help homeless street dwellers by giving
them blankets.
DISTRIBUTE
A group of youngsters from different areas in the city                    to homeless street dwellers.
35 I found that there was no other challenge quite like managing a team of over one hundred people.
FAR
Working with a team of over one hundred people is                    thing that I have experienced.
36 The restaurants that took part in the ‘Feeding People with Kindness’ campaign, managed to raise $10,000.
RESULT
The restaurants that took part in the ‘Feeding People with Kindness’ raised $10,000                    their
campaign.

U4A Grammar Task 2

Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

6 A lot of athletes took part in the Paralympic swimming competition. Some athletes won a medal.
ONLY
A lot of athletes took part in the Paralympic swimming competition,                    won a medal.
7 My brother likes wearing scruffy jeans. I like wearing scruffy jeans.
SO
 I like wearing scruffy jeans and                    .
8 I am going to a fashion show next week. My friend is going to a fashion show next week.
AS
I am going to a fashion show next week,                    .
9 I didn’t agree with his point of view. She didn’t agree with his point of view.
NEITHER
Neither                    point of view.
10 My sisters are not interested in other people’s lifestyles. I am interested in other people’s lifestyles.
(NONE)
I am interested in other people’s life styles,                    .

U4B GRAMMAR Task 2

Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

6 Compared to last year more students have enrolled to study Fashion Design. Not all of them are exchange students.
ONLY
Compared to last year more students have enrolled to study Fashion Design,                    exchange
students.
7 I will read up on the company in preparation for my interview. Other applicants will read up on the company in
preparation for his interview.
SO
I will read up on the company in preparation for the interview and                    .
8 I am not going to London fashion show this year and neither are my friends.
NONE
                    going to London fashion show this year.
9 He sometimes releases new songs online but his manager prevented him this time.
SO
He sometimes releases his new songs online, but his manager prevented him                    this time.
10 I have a very high IQ. My twin has a very high IQ.
AS
I have a very high IQ,                    .

U7A Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

31 He expected them to look at the practical side of the matter before taking any action.
HOPED
He                    look at the practical side of the matter before taking any action.
32 We think that both staff and students would benefit enormously from the forum.
OPINION
We                    would be of enormous benefit to both staff and students.
33 They said I had to lead the next campaign.
ON
They                    leading the next campaign.
34 ‘Don’t make your login credentials accessible’ he said to me.
ADVISED
He                    login credentials accessible.
35 She didn’t think discrimination wasalive and kicking within the party.
BE
She never                    alive and kicking within the party.
36 He wanted to be allowed to withdraw the petition.
DESIRE
He                    withdraw the petition.

U7B Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

31We regretted asking him to represent us in the election.

WISH
We                      him to represent us in the election.
32They consider poetry to be the most difficult to access out of all forms writing.
BE
Poetry is                      form of writing.
33We would like to let you know our contribution to the club will continue on a voluntary basis.
THAT
They announced                      to the club on a voluntary basis.
34I did believe what he said about being ready to take on the management of the team.
ME
He                     ready to take on the management of the team.
35‘Let's have a vote and find out if the majority agrees,’ said the campaign leader.
PROPOSED
The campaign leader                    if the majority agrees.
36The majority of the party members were honest and said they were not ideologically invested in the party.
TO
The majority of the party members                    ideologically invested in the party.

U9A Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

31 His plan is to gain the team’s support for the upcoming change.
AIMING
What                    gain the team’s support for the upcoming change.
32 When the interview finished, I realised that I had lost the opportunity.
WHEN
Only                     realise that I had lost the opportunity.
33 She coordinated everything from start to finish, even recruiting more staff.
NOT
                    staff, but she also coordinated everything from start to finish.
34 In our research we found that the most important factor was a leader’s ability to empower their people.
MATTERS
Our research indicates                     leaders are able to empower their people.
35 She has learned to speak French fluently because she worked in Paris for several years.
CONSEQUENCE
                    Paris for several years, she has learned to speak French fluently.
36 The demands of the project are too much for him to cope with.
NO
There is                    to cope with the demands of the project.

U9B Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

31 People always get surprised when they find out how old I am.
ONE
                     people, is how old I am.
32 Money can’t quantify what I am getting out of the internship.
TERMS
What I am getting out of the internship                      money.
33 As soon as I wrote the email, the manager asked me to send it to all our clients.
HAD
                    the email, than the manager asked me to send it to all our clients.
34 If a manager refuses to give you a reference, you can obtain one from human resources.
REFUSAL
As a consequence of                    be obtained from human resources.
35 People who were surveyed said that enjoyment of the job was the most important motivator for them.
SURVEYED
According                     motivator was enjoyment of the job.
36 My friend asked me to give a presentation on conflict resolution.
WHO
It                     to give a presentation on conflict resolution.