The Rewrite
B2
The Rewrite
Paraphrase vs. Summary
Original
Paraphrase
Summary
"The giant panda is universally loved, but it is currently facing a significant threat of extinction due to habitat loss and low birth rates."
Original Text (24 words)
3 Core Techniques
1. Synonyms (Vocabulary)
"Happy" ➔ "Delighted" / "Car" ➔ "Vehicle"
2. Structure (Grammar)
"I ate the apple" ➔ "The apple was eaten."
3. Delete Details (Focus)
Remove adjectives, examples, and lists.
Paraphrase Challenge
Keep Meaning, Change Form
Original: "Developing countries need financial aid to build infrastructure."
Developing nations want money for buildings.
(Too informal)
(Too informal)
Financial support is required by poorer nations to construct essential facilities.
(Passive Voice + Synonyms)
(Passive Voice + Synonyms)
Countries need aid to build things.
(Missing key details)
(Missing key details)
Original: "Regular exercise significantly reduces stress levels."
Stress levels are lowered considerably by working out regularly.
Exercise is good for stress.
(Too simple, loses "significantly")
(Too simple, loses "significantly")
The Shrink Ray
Extract Main Ideas Only
Tap the Main Points. Ignore details and examples.
Last year,
global temperatures reached record highs.
For example, Paris was 40 degrees.
Scientists say climate change is the cause.
They studied data from 100 countries.
Immediate action is needed to stop this trend.
Mission
Your Turn
Original Text:
"Many employees are working from home nowadays because technology allows them to connect with the office easily."
"Many employees are working from home nowadays because technology allows them to connect with the office easily."
Task 1 (Paraphrase):
Rewrite it using "Due to..." and synonyms for "employees" (staff/workers).
Rewrite it using "Due to..." and synonyms for "employees" (staff/workers).
Task 2 (Summary):
Rewrite it in 3-4 words. (e.g. Technology enables remote work).
Rewrite it in 3-4 words. (e.g. Technology enables remote work).