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Band 6+: 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 maps illustrate how the layout of a small town called Greenfield of changed between 2000 and 2025.

Overall, it is clear that Greenfield town experienced significant changes, with several new facilities being added and some existing areas being replaced. The most notable point is that developments were the construction of new houses, super market, and car park, whereas the half of the park replaced by new houses.

In 2000, at the top of the map, there was a really big park with a lake and many trees. In the west, 8 houses were located and on the east, there was a school. Between houses and the school, the small shop was located.

By 2025, in the north, the half of the park was demolished to make way for the new 9 houses. 8 houses and the school remained in the same location, but the school was expanded slightly. At the centre, small shop was demolished and redeveloped as a large supermarket and new car park was constructed near the supermarket. The main road also altered considerably.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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school: 4

small: 3

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Task Response

The report adequately addresses the task by describing the main changes between 2000 and 2025, with a clear overall statement and appropriate structure. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions: the number of new houses is stated as 9 instead of 7, the park is described as 'half' replaced rather than relocated, and the road changes are not fully detailed. To improve, ensure data accuracy and provide a more comprehensive description of all key changes, including the relocation of the park and the expansion of the school.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and paragraphs for the two time periods. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of cohesive devices. For example, the phrase 'the half of the park replaced by new houses' is unclear and could be rephrased for better clarity. Additionally, the transition between the 2000 and 2025 descriptions could be smoother, and the use of referencing (e.g., 'it' or 'this') is limited. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary related to maps and changes (e.g., 'demolished', 'redeveloped', 'expanded', 'constructed'). However, there are instances of imprecise or informal word choices, such as 'really big park' and 'small shop', which could be replaced with more formal and precise terms like 'substantial park' and 'local shop'. Also, 'super market' should be written as one word. To achieve a higher score, aim for a wider range of less common vocabulary and ensure all terms are used accurately and naturally. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including passive voice and comparative forms. However, there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. For instance, 'of changed' should be 'changed', and 'the half of the park replaced' should be 'half of the park was replaced'. Additionally, the sentence 'At the centre, small shop was demolished' is missing an article ('the small shop'). To improve, proofread for subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure. Using a variety of complex sentences with accurate punctuation will also enhance the score.

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