IELTS Listening Paraphrasing HO With Exercise
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Tess SeseParaphrasing Techniques for IELTS Listening
Paraphrasing is a key feature of the IELTS Listening test. The audio recordings
often use synonyms, rephrased sentences, or equivalent expressions to test your
ability to understand ideas, even when they are expressed differently. Here are
some common examples of paraphrasing in the IELTS Listening test:
1. Synonyms
The words in the audio are replaced with synonyms in the question or answer
choices.
Audio: "The cost of the project was quite expensive."
Question: "The project was...
o a) affordable
o b) pricey
o c) free"
(Correct Answer: b - pricey)
2. Rephrased Sentences
The sentence structure is changed while keeping the meaning the same.
Audio: "The museum opens its doors to visitors every day except
Monday."
Question: "The museum is closed on:
o a) Monday
o b) Tuesday
o c) Wednesday"
(Correct Answer: a - Monday)
3. Expressions with the Same Meaning
Idioms or phrases are expressed differently in the audio and the questions.
Audio: "He decided to take up swimming because he wanted to stay fit."
Question: "Why did he start swimming?
o a) To lose weight
o b) To improve his fitness
o c) To compete professionally"
(Correct Answer: b - To improve his fitness)
4. Use of Passive Voice
The active voice in the audio may be paraphrased into the passive voice in the
question or vice versa.
Audio: "The university is offering scholarships to international students."
Question: "Who are the scholarships being offered to?
o a) International students
o b) Local students
o c) All students"
(Correct Answer: a - International students)
5. Different Word Forms
Words in the recording may appear in a different form (noun, verb, adjective) in
the question.
Audio: "We aim to educate people about environmental issues."
Question: "What is the aim of the campaign?
o a) Education about the environment
o b) Solving environmental problems
o c) Starting a recycling program"
(Correct Answer: a - Education about the environment)
6. Numbers and Dates
Numerical information or dates may be presented differently.
Audio: "The conference will be held on the 3rd of September."
Question: "When is the conference scheduled?
o a) September 2nd
o b) September 3rd
o c) September 4th"
(Correct Answer: b - September 3rd)
7. Opposites
The audio might use a negative statement, but the question frames it positively
(or vice versa).
Audio: "She didn’t enjoy the play because it was too long."
Question: "Why didn’t she like the play?
o a) It was poorly acted
o b) It was lengthy
o c) It was expensive"
(Correct Answer: b - It was lengthy)
By practicing with these types of paraphrases, you can improve your listening
skills and perform better on the IELTS Listening test.
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Generate a mini-quiz based on the examples given above
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IELTS Listening Mini-Quiz: Paraphrasing Practice
Listen to the statements (or read them, if listening is not available) and choose
the correct answer for each question.
1. Synonyms
Audio Statement: "The car park is always packed on weekends."
Question: Why is the car park crowded?
a) It is small.
b) Weekends are busy.
c) There are not enough spaces.
2. Rephrased Sentences
Audio Statement: "The café does not allow pets indoors."
Question: Where are pets not permitted?
a) Inside the café.
b) Outside the café.
c) In the garden area.
3. Expressions with the Same Meaning
Audio Statement: "He decided to start jogging to improve his health."
Question: Why did he take up jogging?
a) To get healthier.
b) To train for a race.
c) To socialize with friends.
4. Use of Passive Voice
Audio Statement: "The documents were sent to the head office yesterday."
Question: What happened to the documents yesterday?
a) They were emailed to staff.
b) They were delivered to the head office.
c) They were misplaced.
5. Different Word Forms
Audio Statement: "The seminar was designed to help students manage their
time better."
Question: What was the purpose of the seminar?
a) To teach time management skills.
b) To improve study techniques.
c) To give career advice.
6. Numbers and Dates
Audio Statement: "The event has been rescheduled to the 15th of October."
Question: When will the event take place?
a) October 14th
b) October 15th
c) October 16th
7. Opposites
Audio Statement: "The new manager is not very approachable."
Question: What is true about the new manager?
a) She is friendly.
b) She is hard to talk to.
c) She is a good listener.
Answer Key
1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. b
