IELTS WRITING BAND 8

The maps illustrate the current and predicted future Islip town centre.

Overall, it is clear from the maps that some pedestrianisation is planned for shopping and
housing area, while a new road for vehicles is planned to frame this area.

Focusing on the current map, the town center is developed around a main road, which
stretches from the west to the east. There are many shops to the north and to the south of
the road. Whilst it is mainly consisted of the countryside in the north, a big area is occupied
by housing in the south. This area is limited by a park in the east and a school in the south-
west. Both of these structures are connected to the main road by side roads.

Moving on to the predictions, a circular road that goes around the city center attracts
attention. This road expected to be built is a dual carriageway. The middle part of the main
road is projected to be pedestrianised. Although the southern part of Islip is
not designated to see big changes other than some new housing and a shrink in the size of
the park, there are many changes planned for the northern part. Shops in this part will be
demolished and a shopping centre and a housing area will be introduced. A bus station and
a parking area are also planned to be built to the west and the east of the shopping centre,
respectively.