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1 IELTS Preparation

IELTS
WRITING
TEST
TASK 1 – Maps
 What to expect?

Before VS After
20 minutes. 33% of your
Past VS Present At least 150 total writing
Present VS Future words score
Maps
First Paragraph:
- Paraphrase the question
Second Paragraph:
- Overview
Paraphrasing the question
The maps below show an island before and after the construction of
tourist facilities. Write at least 150 words
Paraphrasing the question
Example: The maps below show an island before and after
the construction of tourist facilities. Write at least 150 words

Shows = displays

The given maps illustrate the changes on an island before and

after it was developed for tourism purposes. (The paraphrased
sentence)
 Writing the overall

Overall, a comparison of the maps reveals that the island has totally
transformed from being totally undeveloped to a centre for tourism.
Moreover, all of the infrastructure can only be found in the centre
and west of the island, with the east remaining relatively untouched.
Your first and second paragraph will look like
this:
The given maps illustrate the changes on an island before
and after it was developed for tourism purposes.

Overall, a comparison of the maps reveals that the island has

totally transformed from being totally undeveloped to a
centre for tourism. Moreover, all of the infrastructure can
only be found in the centre and west of the island, with the
east remaining relatively untouched
How to Write the Body Paragraphs
- Topic Sentences
- Details
 Topic
Sentences

- In terms of the island prior to the development,

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Paragraph 3)

- Regarding the changes in the island,.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxx (Paragraph 4)
Describing
Locations

Located, situated, found in, lie in

The reception is located in the center of the island.

Located in the center of the island is the reception

The beach is situated to the west of the island.

Many trees can be found in the east part of the island

Other useful words to describe
locations

Across xxx
Across from xxx
Opposite xxx
Next to xxx
Near xxx
Describing changes

Nouns: Elimination of…introduction of …extension of …

development of … construction of… relocation of…

Verbs: Be demolished… be removed… … be eliminated … be

developed… be constructed… be extended… be relocated

Changes from A to B
● A has been replaced with B
● A has been converted into B
● A has been cleared to may way for B
● A has been constructed at the expense of B
Using the Correct Tenses

Past map = past tenses (there was…)

Present map = present tenses (there is…
/there has been…)
Future map = future tenses (there will
be…