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Band 4+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The following maps show the changes that have taken place in the centre of a town since 1700. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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Image for topic: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The following maps show the changes that have taken place in the centre of a town since 1700. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The image depicts two maps of a town center, one from 1700 and one from today. In 1700: a bridge leads to Steggle Farm, with a hotel, market square, church, shops, fields, Goode Farm, and stables situated along High Street and St Peter’s Lane; houses are near the road intersections. Today: the bridge leads to a public park and Steggle Road; a car park replaces Goode Farm, a block of flats near the church replaces the stables; a roundabout is added; a supermarket replaces fields; additional houses are along the main streets; the hotel, market square, and church remain unchanged along High Street and St Peter’s Lane.

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The maps illustrate the changes that took place in the centre of a town between 1700 and today.

Overall, it is clear that, there has been significant development in todays facilities compared to the past.Many amenities have been added that replaced the old structures.

In 1700, Northern side of the town had only goode farm meanwhile, in the current town, this has been demolished and replaced by car park and houses. Similarly, the fields that used to be in the past on the southern side was demolished and later shops were constructed instead. On the rightened side of the new town, block of flats, roundabout, Public park and roads have been added

Other facilities like church, hotel and bridge remained in their position without being altered.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
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Task Response

The report addresses the main changes shown in the maps and provides a general overview of the development. However, the task achievement is limited by some inaccuracies in describing the locations and the nature of the changes. For instance, the report mentions shops replacing fields, whereas the visual description suggests a supermarket. Additionally, some descriptions of direction (e.g., 'rightened side') are imprecise. To improve, ensure that all key features are accurately categorized and that comparisons between the two time periods are more detailed and logically organized. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a basic structure, but the progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some transitions between sentences feel abrupt. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' 'Regarding the southern area') to guide the reader through the comparisons. Additionally, ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic to improve the logical flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is functional but quite basic and repetitive. There are several errors in word choice and formation, such as 'rightened side' instead of 'right-hand side' or 'eastern side.' To reach a higher band, aim to use more precise academic vocabulary for describing changes, such as 'transformed into,' 'converted,' 'modernized,' or 'expanded.' Avoid using informal or incorrect phrasing.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical errors are frequent and occasionally impede the clarity of the message. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'Northern side' should be 'the northern side'), subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'fields... was demolished' should be 'fields... were demolished'), and punctuation (e.g., unnecessary commas after 'clear that'). Work on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that tense consistency is maintained throughout the report.

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