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Band 7+: The maps below show changes in a rural area between 1970 and 2010.

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The image displays two maps of a School area for 1970 and 2010. 1970 map: A vertical River bisects the area. West of the river contains a School, a Playing field, Housing with 5 units, and Farmland, with a horizontal road separating the Housing from the Farmland. The area east of the river is also designated as River, with trees. 2010 map: The vertical River remains. West of the river contains a School, a larger Housing area with 12 units, and an Industrial unit, with a horizontal road separating the Housing from the Industrial unit. East of the river contains a Forest and a Football pitch.

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The two given maps illustrate the transformations that took place in a rural area over a period of nearly six decades from 1970 to 2010.

What is most striking when looking at the maps is that the rural region witnessed substantial modifications, with the most notable being the addition of residential, sports, and industrial amenities, as well as the disappearance of green space and river.

Getting into details, the school which was at the top right corner has remained intact after nearly 60 years. Additionally, the playing field adjacent to the school has been completely removed to make room for more houses, and former houses have been renovated into bigger ones, accommodating the increasing number of residentials. Furthermore, the site occupied by farmland experienced a significant change, giving rise to an industrial facility, transitioning from agriculture to industry.

Regarding the eastern side, a new forest has been built in a place that used to be a river, yet it has been reduced in size. It is noticeable that a former long path which divided rural town into 2 parts has been removed a half to give way to a new football pitch.

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by describing the main changes between 1970 and 2010, including the addition of housing, industrial and sports facilities, and the transformation of green spaces. The structure is clear, with an overview and detailed paragraphs. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions: the river is described as disappearing, but it remains in 2010; the school's location is incorrectly stated as 'top right corner' (it is west of the river); the playing field is not shown to be removed but rather the housing area expands; and the description of the path is unclear. To improve, ensure that all key features are accurately described and avoid making unsupported claims. Focus on precise location and changes, and consider using more specific data (e.g., number of houses) to enhance clarity.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized and generally easy to follow. The introduction and overview are clear, and the body paragraphs are divided by location (west and east). However, the final sentence is somewhat confusing and could be rephrased for clarity. Additionally, the use of cohesive devices is adequate but could be more varied to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, such as 'transformations', 'substantial modifications', 'accommodating', and 'transitioning'. There are some minor inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'residentials' (should be 'residents') and 'a former long path which divided rural town into 2 parts has been removed a half' (unclear and awkward). Overall, the lexical resource is strong but not fully natural or precise.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and appropriate use of tenses. There are a few minor errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'has been removed a half' and 'the school which was at the top right corner has remained intact' (could be more concise). Punctuation is generally correct. The errors do not impede understanding, but they prevent a higher score.

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