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Band 5+: The map below shows how a small town called Greenfield changed between 2000 and 2025.

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The image presents two town layout maps labeled "2000" and "2025", accompanied by a bottom legend and a compass rose indicating north ("N"), south ("S"), east ("E"), and west ("W"). The legend identifies symbols for "Houses", "School", "Shop", "Supermarket", "Park", "Road", "Car park", "Trees", and "Grass / green area". In the "2000" map, a main road runs north–south with a perpendicular road extending west and east; the northwest and northeast feature a large "Park" with trees and a pond; the southwest contains 8 "Houses" on side streets; a "Shop" sits at the central intersection; a "School" is situated east of the main road; and scattered trees occupy the southeast grass area. In the "2025" map, the main road connects to a loop road curving around the eastern perimeter; the northwest area contains 7 "New houses"; the southwest area retains 8 "Houses"; the central-east area features a "Supermarket" and an adjacent "Car park"; the school is replaced by a larger "Expanded school"; a smaller "Park" containing a pond and trees is relocated north of the school; and the southeast area remains green space with scattered trees.

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The given map illustrates the information on the data on how a small town called Greenfield changed between 2000 and 2025.

In general, the Greenfield town underwent significant changes, turning from rural area to a more urban one.

In 2000 there used to be an empty field in southeastern part of the map,which became car park and supermarket in 2025.On the other hand,the former forest in northwestern part of the map was converted into new houses area. In contrast,old houses area and the central road remained unchanged. In northeastern part of the map the school was expanded while the lake was transported from the western part to eastern part of the forest. In 2000 there was a small shop in the central part of the map witch was demalished in 2025.

The roat between school and supermarket was shortened while a new road was built around the eastern part of the map.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and describes the main changes, but it contains some inaccuracies and omissions. For instance, it mentions the conversion of the northwest forest into new houses, which is correct, but it incorrectly states that the lake was transported from the western to eastern part of the forest; the description indicates the park was relocated north of the school. Additionally, the report omits the expansion of the school and the construction of a loop road, which are key features. The language is somewhat informal and contains errors (e.g., 'demalished', 'roat'), which affect clarity. To improve, ensure all main changes are covered accurately and use more precise vocabulary.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs, but the flow is disrupted by abrupt transitions and unclear referencing. For example, the phrase 'the lake was transported from the western part to eastern part of the forest' is confusing and not clearly linked to the map. Additionally, the final sentence about the road is disconnected from the previous discussion. To improve, use clear paragraphing (e.g., one paragraph for the north, one for the south) and cohesive devices such as 'while', 'whereas', and 'in contrast' to link ideas smoothly. Ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary (e.g., 'underwent significant changes', 'converted into', 'expanded'), but there are several inaccuracies and repetitions. For instance, 'the information on the data' is redundant, and 'demalished' is a misspelling of 'demolished'. Also, 'the lake was transported' is an unnatural phrase; better to say 'the pond was relocated'. To improve, use a wider range of precise terms (e.g., 'residential area', 'commercial development', 'infrastructure') and avoid informal or vague expressions. Proofread for spelling and word choice. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, missing spaces after commas (e.g., 'map,which'), incorrect verb forms ('there used to be' is acceptable but 'was demalished' is misspelled and incorrect tense), and awkward phrasing ('the roat between school and supermarket was shortened' - 'roat' should be 'road', and the sentence is unclear). There is also a lack of variety in sentence structures, with many simple sentences. To improve, practice using complex sentences with subordinate clauses, ensure subject-verb agreement, and proofread for spelling and punctuation. Use a mix of active and passive structures appropriately.

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