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Band 5+: The maps below show part of a village in 1910, and the same part of that village in 2010. Summarise 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 presents a comparison of Shalton village in 1910 and 2010; in 1910, a post office is located on London Road, nearby School Road hosts a butcher and grocer, while High Street has a baker, with a large house encircled by trees at School and High Streets' junction, flanked by two houses each on High Street and School Road and one house on London Road; by 2010, London Road's single post office is neighbored by two houses, School Road retains the school but now includes a supermarket, parking, and a bank across from the school with two houses and a cafe on High Street, five houses on London Road, and the removal of the prior structures and trees at School/High intersection.

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The diagrams illustrate the transformation of side of a village’s layout from 1910 to 2010.

Overall, the village has undergone significant redevelopment. More houses was constructed on the both side of the roads and street, the london road, school road, and high street have remained largely unchanged.

In 1910, the village was predominantly dedicated to large house, trees, which occupied the majority of the land. The london road, school road, and high street formed a traingular shape, covering the overall village. Post office was located at top of the village, whereas large house, trees, grocery, and baker in the middle of traingular road. School and butcher was situated at the western side of the school road. Houses were very few located at both side of high street and one was top of the school road.

In 2010, the roads and street still their unchanged position, but large house, trees, and shops were converted into more small houses along with a narrow road and one cafe. The old butcher demolished and replaced with a supermarket with a parking space. A new bank was stablished on the remaining house, which was located at top of the school road. The school and post office remained unchanged throughout the period.

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school: 7

street: 5

village: 4

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large: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing the main changes in the village layout from 1910 to 2010, and it makes some comparisons. However, there are several inaccuracies and omissions that detract from the overall task achievement. For example, the report incorrectly states that the post office remained unchanged, while the visual description indicates it was replaced by houses. Additionally, the report omits key details such as the supermarket, parking, bank, and cafe, and it inaccurately describes the location of the school and butcher. The report also contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that affect clarity. To improve, focus on accurately reporting the main features and changes, ensure all key elements are included, and proofread for grammar and word choice.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs, but the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear references. The overview is present but could be more precise. Paragraphing is logical, but the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate (e.g., 'the both side', 'traingular shape'). To improve, use a wider range of linking words and ensure each paragraph focuses on a clear main idea with smooth transitions.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks range and precision. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'traingular', 'stablished', 'london' instead of 'London') and some awkward word choices (e.g., 'side of a village's layout', 'covering the overall village'). To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary (e.g., 'transformation', 'layout', 'intersection', 'demolished', 'replaced') and ensure correct spelling and capitalization. Avoid repetition and use synonyms to show lexical flexibility.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains numerous grammatical errors that affect clarity and accuracy. There are subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'More houses was constructed'), incorrect articles (e.g., 'the both side', 'a traingular shape'), and missing prepositions (e.g., 'located at top of the village'). Sentence structures are mostly simple and repetitive. To improve, practice using a variety of complex structures (e.g., relative clauses, passive voice) and review basic grammar rules for subject-verb agreement, articles, and prepositions. Proofreading for punctuation and spelling is also essential.

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