In continuation of my previous post regarding the ECPE Speaking part, I have created a table of the most common phrases used in prompts (specifically regarding people and venues):
Stage 2 – Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing
People |
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Original |
Derivatives |
Sophisticated
paraphrasing |
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Was an intern
at our firm |
She did her internship in our firm |
She worked as an apprentice in our company
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10 years as executive consultant
for competitor
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She worked as a consultant for 10 years in a competitive company
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She worked as an adviser in a rival
firm
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Expert in marketing |
Her expertise is in marketing |
She specializes in marketing
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Increased sales dramatically
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She managed to have a dramatic increase
in sales |
She has boosted the sales incredibly |
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Dynamic
personality |
As a person she is dynamic |
She's competent and energetic
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Well-liked by colleagues |
His colleagues like him a lot |
His co-workers are very fond of him |
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Dedicated and
passionate |
Exhibits dedication and passion |
Commits to her
responsibilities with a “drive” |
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Has participated
in major decision making
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He has participation in…. |
He was part of the body of directors who
drafted the action plan of the company
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Good
relationships with suppliers and
clients
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He maintains excellent relationships both
with suppliers and clients |
He boasts excellent rapport with suppliers
and customers
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Won national
science contest
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She's a winner of the national science
contest |
She was awarded the first prize in the
national science competition
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Paraphrasing Location |
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More space |
Quite spacious |
Offers more room for |
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Will take about
8 months to complete |
Completion will last up to 8 months |
Project will conclude in 8 months which means… |
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Cost 20.000 |
Quite affordable |
Risk of going in debt is low |
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Located near a …. |
Easy access to… |
Potential gain due to …. proximity |
