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Band 6+: The maps below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image showcases two distinct maps: the first map depicts a natural landscape with a river flowing through a forest, a national park featuring an animal silhouette, adjacent mountains to the north, a historic castle on the west bank, a farmland area encircled near the river, and a village southeast; the second map presents a more modified landscape where a lake replaces the river, with a boat visible in the lake, surrounded by mountains northwards, a hotel nearby the mountains, a hydroelectric dam downstream from the lake, a power plant, transmission towers southwards, and a village to the southeast, with both maps oriented similarly with a compass indicating north at the top.

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The presented map compares a land of a development of a hydroelectric power plant.

Now a days natural habitats are the most afected by human expansions. Overall is evident that before the construction of the power plant, the national park and the farm land had a big presence in the previous map. Wildlife and natural ecosystems were the main affected sites with the construction of the hydroelectric damn.

Although a hydroelectric damn is needed, the enviorment suffered massive repercussions, the farmland was replaced by a hotel, the river became a lake, the national park and the historic castle were substituted by a power plant and transmission towers. However the forest and the mountains mantained a steady area even tho of the changes caused by the power plant.

In conlusion, the land suffered an abruptly change in its enviorment and it’s ecosystem caused by the powerplant. To avoid this consecuences the new projects or constructions that come in the future need to be planned in a way that can not affect the wildlife and ecosystems that are in our planet.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing the changes before and after the construction of the hydroelectric power plant. However, the organization could be improved for clarity. The report includes some inaccuracies and generalizations. To improve, focus on providing more specific details and comparisons, and ensure accuracy in describing the changes shown in the maps. Also, avoid introducing personal opinions or general statements about environmental issues.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report demonstrates an adequate attempt to organize information, but the progression of ideas could be smoother. The introduction is brief and generally sets the stage, but the overall structure lacks clear paragraphing to separate distinct points effectively. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are sometimes abrupt, affecting the flow of the report. For instance, the shift from the overview to specific changes could be more seamless. To improve coherence and cohesion, consider using more explicit linking words and phrases to connect ideas, and ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-defined aspect of the changes.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a range of vocabulary relevant to the topic, but there are instances where word choice could be more precise. For example, 'a land of a development' is vague and could be rephrased for clarity. There are also some spelling errors ('afected', 'enviorment', 'consecuences') that detract from the overall impression. To enhance lexical resource, focus on using more specific and accurate vocabulary related to environmental changes and infrastructure development. Proofreading carefully to eliminate spelling errors is also essential.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but grammatical errors are frequent and impact clarity. Errors include incorrect verb forms ('the land of a development'), subject-verb agreement issues ('habitats are the most afected'), and incorrect article usage. Sentence structure can also be improved for better flow and precision. For example, the sentence 'Although a hydroelectric damn is needed, the enviorment suffered massive repercussions' could be restructured for better clarity. To improve grammatical range and accuracy, focus on reviewing basic grammar rules, practicing sentence construction, and proofreading carefully for errors.

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