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Writing - Paraphrasing Skill
Writing - Paraphrasing Skill
I. Word level
1. Synonyms
Many women are choosing to have children when they are older.
Many -> a large number of
Rewrite:
A large number of women are opting to give birth when they are older.
2. Antonyms
Cultures around the world are becoming more and more similar.
Rewrite:
It can be seen globally that cultures among countries are becoming less different.
3. Terminology explanation
Many people are bilingual in European countries.
Bilingual -> can speak two different languages
Rewrite:
A large number of European people can speak two different languages.
4. Definition
Governments around the world should be responsible for protecting wild animals
Governments -> national leaders
Rewrite:
National leaders around the globe should be responsible for protecting wild animals.
5. Change word form
Both governments and individuals should be responsible for protecting wild animals.
be responsible -> take responsibility
protecting -> (the) protection
Rewrite:
Both governments and individuals should take responsibility for the protection of wild animals.
2. If children are maltreated, when they grow up, their health will not be good.
Tip: Use “who, those who”
3. There are many online shops these days, so consumers are often tempted to buy items
that they do not really need.
4. Technology saves us more and more time. This time can be used to do other things.
5. Many people find life in a big city less enjoyable than in the countryside.