Band 5+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the development of the village. You should write at least 150 words. Village of Chorleywood showing development between 1868 and 1994

The report adequately addresses the task by describing the development of Chorleywood village between 1868 and 1994. The main changes in transportation infrastructure (roads, railway, motorway) and their impact on population distribution are discussed. However, there are some areas for improvement: * **Clarity and Specificity:** While the report mentions the establishment of the railway and motorway, it could benefit from more specific details about the areas where development occurred during each period (1868-1883, 1883-1932, 1932-1970, and 1970-1984). * **Accuracy:** The report mentions the railway was established in 1909 and people moved to the area between 1922 and 1970. The map indicates development between 1932 and 1970, not 1922 and 1970. * **Vocabulary and Grammar:** There are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing throughout the report. For example, "number of citizens are increased" should be "the number of citizens increased," and "population is spreaded" should be "population spread." Pay attention to subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and word choice. * **Organization:** The report could be better organized by dedicating a paragraph to each major period of development or each type of transportation infrastructure. This would improve the flow and coherence of the report. To improve, focus on providing more specific details, ensuring accuracy, refining grammar and vocabulary, and improving the overall organization of the report.

The report demonstrates an attempt to organize the information, but the progression of ideas is not always clear. Paragraphing could be improved to better group related information. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are sometimes abrupt, hindering the flow of the report. For instance, the connection between the general overview in the first paragraph and the specific details in the subsequent paragraphs could be smoother. Consider using more cohesive devices to link ideas and improve the overall readability.

The vocabulary used is somewhat limited and lacks precision. While the report conveys the main points, the language could be more descriptive and varied. For example, instead of repeatedly using 'established,' consider synonyms like 'constructed,' 'built,' or 'developed.' Expanding your vocabulary and using more specific terms would enhance the clarity and sophistication of the report.

The report contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('number of citizens are increased'), tense consistency, and article usage. Sentence structure is also often awkward and unclear. To improve, focus on reviewing basic grammar rules and practicing sentence construction. Pay attention to common errors and seek feedback on your writing to identify areas for improvement.