Paraphrasing: Pass The TOEIC Test
Paraphrasing: Pass The TOEIC Test
Paraphrasing: Pass The TOEIC Test
Paraphrasing
To paraphrase is to express the same thing in a different way. In Part 4 of the TOEIC test, correct
answer choices often paraphrase what the speakers say. By listening carefully and trying to recognize
when key information is paraphrased, you can improve your TOEIC score.
Match each statement on the left with an answer choice on the right.
2. Please find the sales report in my Draft b. A costly item of office equipment does not work
folder and forward it right away. properly.
3. We regret that this train will arrive one hour c. She is well known in her field.
behind schedule due to a signal failure.
4. Joanne has made a name for herself as a d. Workers are no longer needed to operate the
business analyst. machinery.
5. This laser printer was expensive, but the e. More people voted than usual.
paper jams sometimes.
7. These days, the manufacturing process is g. A guest has recently left the hotel.
completely automated.
8. This election has generated a lot more h. Listeners should phone or go online to make a
interest than others in recent history. reservation.
9. Dr. Gonzalez from Room 325 has just i. Bad weather may well cause traffic problems.
checked out.
10. To book, simply call 555-9281 now, or visit j. A technical problem has caused a delay.
our website.
i 2. ___
1. ___ f 3. ___
j 4. ___
c 5. ___
b 6. ___
a 7. ___
d 8. ___
e 9. ___
g 10. ___
h
Answers
1. i, 2. f, 3. j, 4. c, 5. b, 6. a, 7. d, 8. e, 9. g, 10. h
Expansion activity
Using the Audioscript for your copy of Pass the TOEIC Test, study the questions and answer choices for
some Part 4 short talks. Identify answer choices that paraphrase what the speakers say.