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IELTS with Ms. Dao
IELTS WRITING
TASK 1
MAPS
There are three main types of map question:

1. Describe one map in the present day.

2. Describe two maps- one in the present and one in the future.
3. Describe two maps- one in the past and one in the present.
Paragraph 1- Paraphrase Sentence: Paraphrase question using synonyms.

Paragraph 2- Overview
Make two general statements about the map: describe the maps generally and write about the most
noticeable differences between the two maps.
Is the map more or less residential? Is there more or less countryside? Are there more or less trees? Were
the changes dramatic or negligible? Were there any major improvements in infrastructure? How have the
buildings and leisure facilities changed?

Paragraph 3- Main Body 1

Three to four sentences about specific changes that have occurred.

Paragraph 4- Main Body 2

Further three to four sentences about specific changes that have occurred.
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Buildings– demolished, knocked-down, flattened, replaced, renovated, built, constructed,

reconstructed, developed, extended, expanded, relocated, converted and modernized.

Examples:

The government demolished the industrial estate and developed a sports ground.

They removed the shops and replaced it with a skyscraper.

A port was constructed at the edge of the river.

The factory in the city centre was demolished and relocated to the north of the city.

The old warehouses were replaced with new hotels.

The factory was converted into apartments.

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Trees and Forests- cleared, cut-down, chopped-down, removed, planted.

Examples:
The forest was cut-down and replaced with a shopping centre.
The trees were cleared to make way for houses.

Roads, bridges and railways lines- constructed, built, extended, expanded and removed.

Examples:
The main road was extended and a new bridge built over the river.

Leisure facilities- opened, set up, developed.

Examples:
A skate park was set up next to the swimming pool.
A park was developed beside the forest.
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The change in towns and cities

1. Over the period, the area witnessed dramatic changes.
2. From 1995 to 2005, the city centre saw spectacular developments.
3. The village changed considerably over the time period.
4. During the 10 year period, the industrial area was totally transformed.
5. Over the past 20 years, the residential area was totally reconstructed.
6. Over the time period, the old docks were totally redeveloped.
7. Between 1995 and 2005, the old houses were rebuilt.
8. The central business district was completely modernised during the time period.
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How to Describe Locations

Examples:
1. The forest to the south of the river was cut down.
2. A golf course was constructed to the north of the airport.
3. The houses in the south-west of the town were demolished.
4. The green fields to the north-west of the city were redeveloped as a park.
5. The airport in the centre of the city was relocated to the north-east of the river.
6. The school to the south-east was knocked down and a new one built to the
east of the forest.
TASK 1 The two maps below show a
island, before and after the
construction of some tourist
facilities.
Summarize the information by
selecting and reporting the
main features, and make
comparisons where relevant

TASK 1
The two maps below show a island, before
and after the construction of some tourist
facilities.
The maps depict how Phu Quoc Island changed from 2010 to 2018.
In general, it appears that Phu Quoc became more developed with the
introduction of several tourist facilities.
A closer look at the maps shows that a pier was installed on the south
shore of the island to provide the easy access for tourists coming to the
island by boat. Furthermore, a reception was constructed in the central
part of the island to welcome tourist from the pier. To the west and to the
east of the reception area respectively were two purpose-built blocks of
accommodation to serve the quests who needed an overnight stay. A
restaurant to the north of reception building was another main
development.
One more striking point was the installation of numerous footpaths which
connected the various parts of the island. One of these footpaths gave
tourists the easy access to the swimming area established off a beach on
the western tip of the island. In contrast to all the developments was the
island’s eastern part which experienced no change over the period; it was
completely bare apart from a few coconut trees.
 Both maps display an island, before and after it was developed for
TASK 1
tourism.
The two maps below show a island, before
The island is approximately 250 metres long, has palm trees dotted
and after the construction of some tourist
around it, is surrounded by ocean and has a beach to the west. Over the
facilities.
period, the island was completely transformed with the addition of a hotel
and a pier; however, the eastern part of the island appears to have been
left undeveloped.
The most noticeable additions are the hotel rooms. 6 buildings,
surrounding some trees, have been built in the west of the island and 9
buildings have been constructed in the centre of the island. Between the
two accommodation areas, a reception building and a restaurant have
been developed.
A pier has also been built on the south coast of the island, allowing
yachts access to the resort. Apart from the trees, the beach remains the
only natural feature to remain relatively untouched; however, it does
appear that it is now used for swimming.
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The maps below show changes that took place in Felix Stone from 1967 to 2001.
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The plans illustrate changes to the layout for the same trade conference in 2009 and for the following year.

Overall, it is clear that the layout changed in 2010 to provide more seating and more display stands.

In 2009, a refreshments area was located between the main and side entrances to the venue, while a registration
desk stood below the balcony, on the right of the diagram. A year later, the refreshments and registration facilities
changed places, and a lounge area was provided in the balcony.

A conference hall and stage were marked on the left of the plan for 2009, facing the main entrance. Three meeting
rooms were located below the conference hall. However, by 2010, the conference hall had more seating, but no
meeting rooms, and now stood on the bottom right of the diagram, occupying the space used in 2009 for an
exhibition area. Therefore, the exhibition area was moved in 2010 to face the main entrance, in the space previously
used for the conference hall the year before. This exhibition area was also expanded in 2010, with more display
stands added and access to the balcony and lounge area.
TASK 1
The diagrams below
show the existing first-
floor plan of a
townhouse and a
proposed plan for
some remodeling
work.
Chorleywood is a village near
London whose population has
increased steadily since the
middle of the nineteenth
century. The map shows the
development of the village.
Write a report for a university
lecturer describing the
development of the village.
TASK 1 Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth
century. The map shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the
development of the village. The map shows the growth of a village called Chorleywood between
1868 and 1994.

It is clear that the village grew as the transport infrastructure was

improved. Four periods of development are shown on the map, and
each of the populated areas is near to the main roads, the railway
or the motorway.

From 1868 to 1883, Chorleywood covered a small area next to one

of the main roads. Chorleywood Park and Golf Course is now
located next to this original village area. The village grew along the
main road to the south between 1883 and 1922, and in 1909 a
railway line was built crossing this area from west to east.
Chorleywood station is in this part of the village.

The expansion of Chorleywood continued to the east and west

alongside the railway line until 1970. At that time, a motorway was
built to the east of the village, and from 1970 to 1994, further
development of the village took place around motorway intersections
with the railway and one of the main roads.
TASK 1 The map below is of the
town of Garlsdon.
A new supermarket (S) is
planned for the town. The
map shows two possible
sites for the supermarket.