V. Practice all four techniques (synonyms, word form, word order & sentence structure).
1. Technology has benefitted the mankind in different ways. (benefits)
=> Various benefits have been conferred upon humanity by technology.
2. It is necessary to control crime in the city as it hampers its growth. (need)
=> There is a need to address crime in the city as it hampers its growth.
3. To make up for the drops in profits, the company fired 30 workers last quarter.(dismiss)
=> To compensate for the declines in profits, the company dismissed 30 workers last quarter.
4. The engineers have renovated two luxurious guest suites on the building's 13th floor. (remodel)
=> The engineers have undertaken a remodeling of two luxurious guest
suites on the building's 13th floor.
5. Improperly disposing of motor oil can contaminate drinking water. (pollute).
=> Improper disposal of motor oil can pollute drinking water.
6. Yearly pay raises will be determined after the employee evaluations. (assessed)
=> After the employee assessments, the determination of yearly pay raises will occur.
7. Successful applicants should speak a minimum of three languages. (fluency)
=> Fluency in a minimum of three languages is a requirement for successful applicants.
8. The building rental contract must be signed by both the tenant and the landlord. (agreement)
=> Signing the building rental agreement is a requirement for both the tenant and the landlord.
9. We are seeking those who have acquired broad experience in the service industry. (extensive)
=> Those with extensive experience in the service industry are the individuals we are seeking.
10.At least one year of related experience is required for the position. (necessary)
=> For the position, a minimum of one year of necessary related experience is required.
VI. Practice paraphrasing a text. 1. Original text:
The United States, Germany, Japan and other industrial powers are being
transformed from industrial economies to knowledge and information-based
service economies, whilst manufacturing has been moving to low wage countries.
In a knowledge and information-based economy, knowledge and information are
the key ingredients in creating wealth.
(Source: Laudon & Laudon 2002, Management information systems:
managing the digital firm, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.)
=> Developed nations are transitioning from manufacturing-driven economies to
ones reliant on knowledge and information services, as manufacturing shifts to
regions with lower labor costs. In this new paradigm, knowledge and information
are the cornerstones of wealth creation.