Paraphrasing Practice Mr.

D’s IELTS PROductive

PARAPHRASING PRACTICE

As paraphrasing is one of the most important sub-skills for those who wish to have
a satisfactory IELTS test result, now please make the most of your vocabulary,
grammar & language flexibility to practice paraphrasing the following sentences
written in the academic style.

1. Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make
positive changes to the world.
2. Nowadays, students have many opportunities to study abroad.
3. Global warming and air pollution are now frequently headlines on TV and in the
newspapers all over the world.
4. We should invent a new language for international communication.
5. Online games produce a lot of negative effects on children’s mental and physical
development.
6. I think that discouraging the car use might seem a quick solution to many problems
currently facing the society, but it is most unlikely to be a permanent cure.
7. At a simple level, some subjects may be better taught using computers, but to explain
important concepts, a human teacher is still indispensable.
8. In a traditional sense, libraries are places with a large collection of books.
9. We should take the initiative in fighting to protect our distinct culture from being
submerged by other cultural influences.
10. The frequent interaction and growing interdependence among countries have ended
the days of national isolation.
11. In my opinion, environmental protection can only be achieved by promoting people’s
environmental awareness.
12. TV focuses mainly on visual impact and offers audiences instant gratification.
13. In some parts of the world, “Americanisation” is threatening the preservation of their
indigenous culture.
14. The environment problems facing today’s world are so great that there is little ordinary
people can do to improve the situation.
15. Weddings have become more costly and extravagant in recent years.
16. People are increasingly aware of the need to have a nutritious diet in order to promote
a longer and fuller life.
17. A computer can evaluate an answer as right or wrong, but it cannot determine why.
18. Some of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around
us, and people have the right to know it.
19. There is nothing wrong with shopping as long as we know what we can afford.
20. In the process of globalization, the world is getting less linguistically diverse as a
growing number of people give up their native language for the dominant language in
the world – English.

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21. International tourism is among the foremost vehicles for cultural exchange and proves
to be an effective way to boost a region’s economic growth.
22. To completely eliminate advertising from our everyday life would be an unwise
decision.
23. The amount of violence on the TV programmes has a negative effect on our social
development.
24. It is advisable to help all students to understand that the study of a foreign language
will bring benefits to their studies and, in the future, their careers.
25. Nowadays, the traditions and customs relating to the food we eat and the way we eat
are changing.
26. An increasing amount of time spent in playing games means less and less time is
devoted to our studies.
27. The knowledge which can be gained from history is one of the most important sources
for children to understand human society.
28. Differences in customs and traditions may produce quite a lot of unpleasantness during
a journey.
29. The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the
real needs of the society in which the goods are sold.
30. The ability to use language is actually a cumulative build-up from reading.
31. I believe the advantages international travellers bring to the countries they choose to
visit outweigh the negatives.
32. From the contrast between reading and watching TV, I think that reading can make a
person perfect.
33. For a variety of reasons and with greater frequency, people are travelling to other
countries.
34. People who see a lot of violence may feel insecure as they are forced to believe they
are living in a dangerous world.
35. To understand a foreign language is an opportunity for children to learn about another
culture.
36. Personal wealth, with all its merits and demerits, can have a double-edged impact on
our lives.
37. Reducing international travel would adversely influence regions and countries where
tourism is the backbone industry.
38. Many shopping venues have provided service facilities that make people’s shopping
experience more comfortable and enjoyable.
39. Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are
well-prepared to deal with the problems of adult life.
40. If traditional skills and lifestyles were not presented to visitors in an impressive way,
they might soon be forgotten.
41. In many places, shopping is becoming a free-time activity, replacing the traditional
hobbies of the past.
42. Only through contribution, rather than acquisition, can people actually find themselves
immersed in a feeling of happiness.

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43. Fast economic development has allowed a greater variety of commodities to be

produced and sold.
44. It is reasonable to take advantage of both general and specific education so as to
develop children’s potential to the fullest.
45. Some people say that having a lot of money can bring some problems.
46. The number of plants and animals is declining.
47. Doing the same work in the same company with the same people may well breed a
kind of lethargy and a lack of motivation.
48. Group study has been shown to be an effective method for students to become
successful learners.
49. There are some people in the world who achieve happiness through helping others and
contributing to the whole society.
50. The new working environments can turn out a great opportunity to show one’s talent
and abilities and to gain confidence in oneself.
51. The individual learner can pace his own learning and decide for himself when to start
and when to stop.
52. I think we have to study history in order to better understand the present as well as
preparing for the future.
53. The final aim for every worker is to find an ideal job on which they can depend for
their livelihood and from which they can draw satisfaction.
54. There is now a debate within museums as to whether they should educate or entertain
young people.
55. During group learning, students’ communication skills and critical thinking abilities are
greatly enhanced.
56. Modern technology has turned a public library from a place of lending and borrowing
books into an interactive center for the spread of human knowledge.
57. Learning history can help us develop a thoughtful and critical mind.
58. Modern society expects its prospective professionals with an all-round pool of
knowledge and skills.
59. Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries.
60. The retired elderly people are often labelled as being overly financially dependent.
61. Nowadays, an increasing number of people are following an isolated lifestyle due to
the popularity of modern entertainment forms.
62. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every
subject.
63. There are social, medical, and technical problems associated with the use of mobile
phones.
64. Some people fail to understand the relationships between different subjects and their
mutual overlap.
65. Although mobile phones have some benefits, the negative influences they have
produced should not be overlooked because the downsides far exceed the merits.

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66. Global tourism is accompanied with many complaints that similarities of the sceneries
considerably reduce the delights of the travel.
67. The elderly people are gradually exhausting a large amount of social fund, posing a
serious threat to the economic development.
68. A healthy lifestyle as well as timely medical attention for any illness are equally
important.
69. As far as radiation of cell phone is concerned, scientific evidence has shown that
radiation that a working mobile phone produces has the potential to cause brain
cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
70. Despite the mass production of popular songs and music, we rarely find a truly
remarkable piece.
71. After leaving school or university, young people should choose a job that they love,
rather than one that pays the best salary.
72. Having a car, especially an expensive one, increases people’s social position.
73. The damage to the environment can only be addressed by the continuous
advancement of science and technology.
74. The main purpose of technological creation is to make human life safer.
75. Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes.
76. State-of-the-art devices are an important part of our lives, but this should not mean
that the achievements of other subjects are brushed aside.
77. It is regarded the primary responsibility of the government to take care of retired
people in consideration of their contributions to the society before they reach the
retirement age.
78. With the invention of the Internet, game lovers across the globe can explore the fun of
online entertainment in the virtual world full of mystery and adventure.
79. Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences.
80. We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be
concerned with our own communities and countries.
81. Driving private cars places a severe strain on cities’ traffic.
82. Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of
ordinary people more than recent technological developments.
83. National and local health campaigns should be introduced and maintained to educate
the public about healthy lifestyle as well as the dangers of smoking and drinking.
84. In addition to the progress in technology, the communication between countries has
been promoted at an unprecedented level.
85. Children with no access to education are likely to end up in manual jobs.
86. There is no doubt that music is an important element in society as it is the combination
of art and culture.
87. In some areas, modern technology allows the expression of human creativity to go
unhindered.
88. Since the trend of globalization is inevitable, both the local government and the public
should make joint efforts in protecting and preserving their unique cultural features.

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89. One of the most effective actions can be to improve the service, like ensuring buses
are punctual, installing more comfortable seats in waiting areas, and providing
additional bus routes.
90. To encourage people to have a healthy lifestyle and to offer responsible medical care
should go hand in hand, and both should be a part of government policy.
91. Many people are reluctant to live away from the city as they prefer the more diverse
and convenient urban life, no matter how crowded it is.
92. It is not strange to see only one person working in a big factory as the machines have
replaced people in many positions.
93. Human race is improving much more slowly than previous centuries.
94. The new century has seen a radical improvement in high technology, which provides
effective methods to some intractable problems that have long haunted man, like
starvation, incurable diseases, water shortage, and so on.
95. Pension scheme plays an essential role in guaranteeing the self-sufficient life of the
retired people.
96. Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational
tool.
97. I hope that developed countries will attend more to small developing countries, making
a peaceful and flourishing world.
98. Nowadays, celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their
achievements.
99. Global tourism is enjoying an upsurge of popularity nowadays.
100. As is called, globalization unifies the world in many different aspects.

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