In this task, you're given a sentence and your task is to generate a simplified sentence that focuses on lexical paraphrasing from the original sentence given in the input.

[EX Q]: the season was officially canceled on february 16 , 2005 due to an unresolved lockout that began on september 16 , 2004.
[EX A]: the season was formally called off on february 16 , 2005 because of an unsettled disagreement between employers and employees that began on september 16 , 2004.

[EX Q]: spandau was given city rights in 1232.
[EX A]: spandau was made a city in 1232.

[EX Q]: it is one of the most historic motor racing circuits in the world.
[EX A]:
it is one of the most historic motor racing tracks in the world.