IELTS 2

TYPE 4: DESCRIBING MAPS

I. Types of maps:
- 1 map
- 2 maps  need comparing
II. Format of the writing:
1. Introduction: paraphrase the questions
2. Overview: give general and noticeable changes
3. Details:
- Paragraph 1:
- Paragraph 2:
III. Tools for writing

Introduction Overview Details

The given Overall, it can be seen that….. 1. Vocabulary about positions
maps  Subject + witness… + radical/
depicts/illust considerable changes with the
rates the most noticeable being + Np
changes/tra  Np =
nsformation  + The relocation and
of+ Np expansion of + A: sự di dời
và mở rộng của + A
 The replacement of A for To/ In
B: sự thay thế của cái cũ Ex: A is to the North of B. (A#B)
(A) cho cái mới (B) A is in the North of B. (A €B)
 The addition of A: sự
thêm vào của ATop left-hand
 The erection of A: sự xây Top Top right-hand corner
corner
dựng của A
Left-hand side Middle/centre Right-hand side
 The disappearance of A:
sự biến mất củaBottom
A left-
Bottom Bottom right-hand corner
hand corner

2. Some verbs of changes*:

3. Some structures to describe and give
comparisons:
- There be
- While S+V, S+V
- S+ V, whereas S+V

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Item How it changed Meaning Examples

A power plant
Built, constructed,
Được xây lên was constructed to the
erected
east of the mine.
Renovated,
The university library was
reconstructed, Được xây lại
completely renovated.
modernized
The playground
Converted,  transformed Được biến đổi
was converted into a
(into something) thành …
large car park.
The garden
Replaced (by Được thế chỗ
Buildings was replaced by a large
something) bởi …
car park.
The student hall
Relocated (to Được di dời
was relocated to the east
somewhere) tới …
of the university.
The hotel was
Extended, expanded Được mở rộng greatly extended to a
total of 70 rooms.
The warehouse
Demolished, knocked
Bị dỡ bỏ was demolished and
down, flattened
replaced by a garage.
Cut-down, chopped The forest on the
Bị chặt hạ
down western end of the island
Cleared (to make way Bị xóa sổ để were chopped down to
for) dành chỗ cho make way for a hotel.
Trees/Forest Many palms
Planted Được trồng were planted around the
villa.
Constructed, built, A bridge across the river
Được xây lên
erected was erected.
The main road
Extended, expanded,
Bridge, port, Được mở rộng was widen to meet the
widen
road, railway, etc. increasing demand.
The old railway alongside
Được khôi
Reopened the river has
phục
been reopened.
Amenities Opened up, set up, Được xây A new theme park
established dựng was opened just opposite
the shopping mall.
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The cinema was
Developed, expanded Được mở rộng
rapidly expanded.

PRACTICE

The given maps illustrate the transformation of Youngsville in New Zealand from 1980 to 2005.

 Overall, it can be seen that there was a dramatic replacement in 25 years. It is easily recognised the way
they changed.

 Overall, it can be seen that there was a dramatic replacement in 25 years. Most of the changing was to
improve the industry.

 Overall, it can be seen that there was a dramatic replacement in 25 years. Most of the changing was about
modernization.

 Overall, it can be seen that there was a dramatic replacement which reached to the modernization
in/overs 25 years.

 Overall, it can be seen that Youngsville in New Zealand witnessed considerable changes with the most
noticeable being the replacement of infrastructure developed in the direction of industrialization between
1980 and 2005.

Looking at the details, to the north of the maps, there was a big stadium which replaced/ replacing for 5
houses. Another changing was the replacement of park for trees which planted nearby the hospital. It is clear
that the resident in this place needed more entertainment stuff.

 Looking at the details, to the north of the Alanah river, there was a big stadium which replaced for houses
to the east of the lake in 2005. Moreover, there was an erection of a railway on the right of the stadium.
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Another changing was the appeared/appearance of a parking lot instead of trees nearby hospital, comparing
to 1980. It was clear that some more sport activities or events were added/ done in the lake. will celebrate
here .

To the south of the river, the houses were removed, instead of that they built skyscrapers and warehouses on
the left of the railway in 2005. On the top of the part south, the houses were replaced by a factory. In the
middle, the resting place next to the trees had eliminated, after that they put a warehouse and a plant. Finally,
at the bottom, they got rid of Woodland for more factories. The main reason of this replacement was to

develop the country in the way approaching the industrialization.

INTRODUCTION:
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 Chi: The given maps depict the changes of island-before and after the development of
tourist facilities.

 Danh: A glance at the 2 maps provided reveals the comparison of a small island before and
after the developments carried out for tourism purposes.

 Dung: The given maps illustrate the transformation of the island before and after being
built with many facilities for human life.

 Trinh: the maps provides information about compare the changes of island in prehistoric
and nowadays.

OVERVIEW:

 Danh: Overall, it can be seen that the island witnessed considerable changes with the most
noticeable being the construction of infrastructure and other facilities for tourists and a pier
was erected to permit access to the island by boat

 Chi: Overall, it can be seen that island witness a considerable change with the most
noticeable being the the erection of restaurant, lodging, reception, so on.

 Dung: Overall, it can be seen that there was an appearance of facilities like housing, ship,
restaurant created a new landscape for the island.

 Overall, it can be seen that the scenery of island deserted in the past. Also, while the
scenery was changes substantially in now. It is noticeable that the island mutated in the
direction of tourism.

= Overall, it can be seen that the scenery of island was deserted in the past while there
has been changing substantially now. It is also noticeable that the island mutated in the
direction of tourism.

DETAILS:

 Danh:
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First time: Looking at the details, the first map is showing the emptiness on the island, aside
from some trees. However, the other is displaying all the changes of the construction. From
here, a vehicle track can be spotted, which led to the reception and the restaurant area.
Moreover, it was also ends near the restaurant.

Toward the left of the island, there was a footpath that led tourists to the accommodation
areas and then to the beach where travellers can swim. In addition, access to the island was
made possible by constructing a pier for tourists to land safely by boat. The residential areas
are situated on both sides of the reception with connecting footpaths. It is worth the notice
that no woodcutting was done as trees can be seen in both the maps.

Second time:

Looking at the details, the first map is showing the emptiness on the island, aside from some
trees. However, the other is displaying all the changes of the construction. From here, a
vehicle track can be spotted, leading (which led) to the reception and the restaurant area
Moreover, it was ended near the restaurant.

Toward the left of the island, there was a transformation of the beach where tourists can
swim. Furthermore, the residential areas are situated on both sides of the reception with
connecting footpaths. In addition, the access to the island was made possible by constructing a
pier for tourists to land safely by boat. It is worth noticing that no woodcutting was done as
trees can be seen in both the maps.

 Chi:

Looking at the details, before being built, the island was certainly a empty lot with a beach on
the left-hand side. In contrast, after construction, the basic island was converted into an
attractive tourist destination. Some facilities was present at this island. In the middle, it had a

lot of housing. …Island had restaurant and reception on the top and a pier at the bottom the ,
harbour allow ships to stand in. Around the trees, there were a lot of acommodation in the
west. The beach was expanded to a outdoor swimming-pool that was not appeared before the
erection.
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Next, alleyway and vehicle tracks also outline a noticeable difference in fact. Before renewal
were not nearly as much as after, but now several tracks were built. These improvements
make the view of the island more promising and modern.

 Trinh:

Looking at the details, in the west of island has just trees in the previous period, then a lot of
tent was erected, which was seen as accommodation for tourists. Besides, the western edge
was converted the sea for swimming. Regarding the facilities of East, which was developed to
the rooms. Moreover, the trees were transformed into ecological trees. In the middle… island,
people built restaurant, reception and bridge, which were connected by vehicle track. Outside
the island appeared cruise boats. In conclusion, the island was increasingly modern in the
direction of tourism.

 Dung:

Looking at the details, to the middle of the maps, there was a dock leading (which led) to the
island. Moreover, the appearances of the ships beside the pier stimulated the tourism and
economy. (helped people can travel and trade). Besides, a noticeable change was the
restaurant which was erected and connected with the pier by the vehicle track. On the left
hand-side of the island, many houses linked by the foot paths were built, the tourist and
resident can move by footpath.

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