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Multiple choice questions
Paraphrase
Saying or writing a phrase, sentence or text in diferent words 
while still giving the same message. To paraphrase well, 
structures should be changed as well as words and phrases.
11
The skill of paraphrase is very important in all parts of 
the IELTS exam. For example, in writing you can avoid 
repetition, in speaking you can demonstrate a wider range 
of vocabulary and in listening and reading it will help you 
identify the answers. Exercise 11 is an introduction to this 
crucial skill. Exercise 12 provides further practice while 
introducing them to the exam skills activity.

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978-1-316-64011-1 — Mindset for IELTS Level 1 Teacher's Book with Class Audio
Claire Wijayatilake 
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1 c 
2 e 
3 d 
4 a 
5 b
12
1 The relationship between the people
2 The type of event
3 Colour
4 The meaning of something
5 Food 
6 Presents
Extension
Depending on the level of your class you can incorporate
the use of synonyms and paraphrase into all classroom 
activities. For example, get them to say ‘Hello’ and ‘Goodbye’ 
in diferent ways at the beginning and end of lessons. 
EXAM SKILLS
Students have the opportunity to practise the skills learnt in
the unit.
Transcript 08
Mark:
Hi there, Nam! You aren’t still working on your 
history assignment, are you?
Nam:
Hi, Victor! No, I’m taking a break. I’m looking at 
some photos, actually – a family celebration. 
Do you want to see them?
Mark:
So, who’s the cute baby in this picture here? 
Nam:
She’s my niece – my brother’s daughter. Her 
name’s Tae-Hee. She’s one year old in this 
picture. It’s a very important birthday in Korea 
– we call it ‘Dol’ or Doljanchi. It’s a very special 
celebration – in fact, I think it’s probably more 
important than a wedding or a graduation! 
And we invite all our family and friends and 
sometimes our neighbours. Here’s a picture of 
the restaurant where we celebrated
Tae-Hee’s big day.