Exercise 4.7 Paraphrasing
Quotation 2
Marilyn Wall, president of the Walls Tire Co., expressed satisfaction with the company her year. Orders are up 20 percent over last year, many employees that were layed off have been recalled, and about 20 new jobs have been added to their work force.
Quotation 3
Marsha Moss, director of the local symphony orchestra said that the response of the audience to last night’s concert was particularly gratifying. She was very happy to feel so appreciated for the hours of work the orchestra had put into the concert.
Quotation 5
Anita Keller, president of the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving said that for months MADD has tried to point out to state legistlators that the laws of drunk driving in this state are too lenient. She expressed frustration that their message has not gotten through yet and alleged it was influence from the alcohol industry.
Quotation 6
Laura Stewart, president of Stewart Advertising Agency, said that the business climate in this city is very healthy. Her agency has increased its gross revenues over 20 percent from last year, for the third time. Business looks good for the local economy, even though as much as 25 percent of it is from out-of-town clients.
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