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Band 6+: The diagram below shows the layout of a school library 5 years ago and now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image compares two floor plans of a library labeled "5 years ago" and "Now." In the "5 years ago" plan, there are designated spaces for the classroom, meeting room, librarian desk, study tables (3 sets), office, and computer desks. In the "Now" plan, the designated spaces include the classroom, meeting room, librarian desk, printer/copier, study tables (4 sets), conference room, and computer desks. The aisle from the entrance leads straight to a row of book shelves in both plans, but the layout has changed, with the addition of a printer/copier and an extra study table set, and the office is replaced by a conference room.

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The two pictures compare the layout of a school library 5 years ago and how it looks now.

It can be seen that both libraries contain similar basic equipment; however, the current library has more functional facilities such as a conference room, audio room, and printing machine.

Looking at the layout 5 years ago, there were book shelves, one was located at the top of the layout, the other was placed at the bottom of the library. At the centre of the design, there was an area for study tables. To the left of the library, a large area contained a class room, meeting room, and book information. Additionally, computer books were constructed at the opposite side of the area. On the bottom right corner of the design, an office room was built.

Turning to the current layout, there was no change in the meeting room, book information, book shelves, and computer books. Meanwhile, the area for study tables was widened, and the classroom has been converted to an audio room. In addition, a new printing machine has been added to the design which is just below the book information. Moreover, the office area has been reconstructed to a conference room.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

layout: 4

library: 4

there: 3

design: 3

information: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by comparing the two layouts and highlighting the key changes. The overview provides a clear summary of the main trends. To improve, ensure more precise terminology is used; for example, 'computer books' is likely a misinterpretation of 'computer desks' or 'computer area.' Additionally, pay close attention to tense consistency, as the report shifts between past and present tense when describing the current layout. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the essential transformations.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure, moving from an introduction and overview to specific details of the past and present layouts. However, the progression within paragraphs could be smoother. Some cohesive devices are used effectively (e.g., 'Turning to', 'In addition'), but the transition between describing the old layout and the new layout could be more seamless. To improve, try to group changes more logically rather than just listing what stayed the same and what changed, which would create a more cohesive comparison.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is functional but lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. There are several instances of imprecise word choices, such as 'computer books' (which likely meant computer desks or stations) and 'book information' (which is vague). Using more precise terminology for spatial descriptions (e.g., 'situated', 'positioned', 'repurposed', 'expanded') would significantly enhance the lexical quality. Ensure that the terms used accurately reflect the objects described in the diagram.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There is a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are noticeable issues with tense consistency and sentence structure. For example, when describing the 'current layout', the report uses the past tense ('there was no change'), which is grammatically inappropriate for a description of the present state. Additionally, there are some run-on sentences and comma splices (e.g., 'there were book shelves, one was located...'). Focus on using the present perfect tense to describe changes that have occurred over time and ensure that independent clauses are correctly joined using conjunctions or appropriate punctuation.

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