When you don't know or don't remember a word, you may need to explain what you mean in other words. This skill is useful in cases of misunderstandings. For this reason it is also an important element of English language exams.
You may know the game 'Taboo'. Playing this game can help you practise the skill of paraphrasing. You are given a word on a card to explain to other players and you must do so without using the words on your card. You can play an online version here.
http://taboogame.net/?
When you do a reading exercise, you should first read the questions and try to explain it in different words. This will help you focus on the words you need to look for in the text. Try the reading exercise on Page 24 of PET Result. Highlight the key words in the questions and the corresponding answer in the text. This will help you to recognize the paraphrasing.
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NAME
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QUESTION
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ANSWER
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TEXT
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Kaito
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Ancient history
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F
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archaeology
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Two or three days
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weekend
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With other people
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Work as part of a team
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Mario and Lucia
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Creative together
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D
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Drama group
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regularly
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On Mondays
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During the day
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Between 12 and 2
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Olivia
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Very busy
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A
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When you have time
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At home
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Online
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Artistic
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draw
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Michael
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job
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H
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keeper
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Wildlife and nature
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Animals, giraffe, cats
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Short course
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For a day
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Useful experience
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Work with a keeper
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Ella
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Loves socializing
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C
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party
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Friends over for dinner
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Cook Japanese food
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In the evenings after work
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Wednesdays and Fridays from 6pm
– 9pm
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