Describe information in a map
Don't panic if you get a map question for your Writing Task 1! Sometimes the information you are given is in the form of maps or ground plans. Often these are not difficult to understand and they always take place over time.
As you can write on the question paper, so feel free to make notes as you analyse the maps. It is a good idea to circle, underline or highlight the points you want to write about. It can also be helpful to number them according to which you think is most important.
Remember the more you plan what you are going to write about, the easier it is to write about it and also have time to think about your grammar and spelling.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The maps below show the town of Langley in 1910 and 1950.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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The maps presents the information about the Langley town in the period from 1910 to 1950, highlighting the development of various urban features.
ReplyDeleteOverall, urban features such as factory building in the north, a store and laundry in the northeast, a cafe that was across the street from the laundry, Sherman street in the middle, a railway workers’ cottages in southeastern, a railway line in the south and finally Jordan street in the east occupied the Langley city in 1910. In 1950, significant improvements of the territory have been achieved. Starting with Jordan street, instead of townhouses, modern flats appeared. Sherman mansions occupied the area in the north and laundry and cafe were moved closer to the north.
Moreover, another two shops have been added in the east. In place of wasteland, the cottages of railway workers and the railway line itself, there was a park called Sherman and a children's play area. Collectively, vast changes have occurred in 20 years.
By Diana
The report accurately describes the key changes between the two maps. The report is well-organized and easy to follow. The use of cohesive devices is effective in linking ideas and creating a logical flow. The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, although some terms could be more precise. The language is generally accurate and appropriate. Mind the use of tenses (Past Simple Passive instead of Present Perfect Passive) and the use of articles before objects on the map.
DeleteThe maps present the information about Langley town in the period from 1910 to 1950, highlighting the development of various urban features.
Overall, urban features such as a factory building in the north, a store and laundry in the northeast, a cafe across the street from the laundry, Sherman Street in the middle, a row of railway workers' cottages in the southeast, a railway line in the south, and finally Jordan Street in the east occupied Langley city in 1910. In 1950, significant improvements to the territory were achieved. Starting with Jordan Street, instead of townhouses, modern blocks of flats were erected. Sherman mansions occupied the area in the north, and the laundry and cafe were moved closer to the north.
Moreover, another two shops were added in the east. In place of the wasteland, the cottages of railway workers and the railway line itself, there was a park called Sherman and a children's play area. Collectively, vast changes occurred in 20 years.