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Band 5+: The plans below show a harboue in 2000 and how it looks today.

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The image displays two comparative layout maps titled "Porth Harbour (in 2000)" and "Porth Harbour (today)", both showing a compass rose indicating North (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W). In "Porth Harbour (in 2000)", the western perimeter along "Main Road" features an upper block with "Showers & toilets" and "Car park" adjacent to an inlet marked "Marina (private yachts)", and a lower "Car park" next to "Fishing boats"; an eastward-extending "Road" connects to "Lifeboat", a southern shoreline "Public beach", and an octagonal structure labelled "Castle (disused)"; harbor waters show a single "Dock" with one vessel, a boat marked "Passenger ferries", and an arrow pointing northeast to "Public beach". In "Porth Harbour (today)", the western "Main Road" connects to an upper "Showers & toilets" and "Car park" beside relocated "Fishing boats", above a second "Showers & toilets" and "Car park" next to relocated "Marina (private yachts)"; along "Road" sits added "Café & shops" beside "Lifeboat", terminating at an octagonal "Hotel" bordered by "Private beach (for the hotel)"; the water area features two parallel piers labelled "Dock" berthing two vessels, alongside a boat labelled "Passenger ferries" and an arrow directing northeast toward "Public beach".

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The maps illustrate the changes that have taken place in Porth Harbour between 200 and the present day.

Overall, the harbour undergo considerable development, particularly about tourism. The most notable changes include the construction of a hotel and the introduction of cafes and shops.

In 2000, there was the castle in the south-east, which was not usable. This castle replaced by the hotel and there is a way for reaching this hotel from main road and lifeboat. In the first map, the beach for public usage but now it belongs to the hotel and private. In the west, Marina which is for private yachts, changes place with fishing boats. It can also observe that showers and toilets is doubled now. In 2000, there was only one dock and two passenger ferries can park both sides of dock. Today, the number if docks has doubled, and they can now accommodate three ferries. In addition, public beach does not change over the period.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and covers the main changes, but it contains several inaccuracies and omissions. For example, it states 'between 200 and the present day' instead of 2000, and incorrectly claims that the number of docks doubled and can accommodate three ferries, whereas the description indicates two docks and two vessels. The report also omits the relocation of the marina and fishing boats, the addition of a second shower/toilet block, and the private beach for the hotel. To improve, ensure all key features are accurately described and avoid minor errors in dates and numbers. Organize the information more clearly, perhaps by grouping changes by area, and use precise language to describe transformations.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs, but the flow is sometimes disrupted by unclear referencing and abrupt transitions. For example, the phrase 'This castle replaced by the hotel' is ambiguous, and the shift from describing the castle to the beach and then to the marina could be smoother. To improve, use clear referencing (e.g., 'the castle was replaced by a hotel') and organize the description by area (e.g., west, east, water) to enhance readability. Additionally, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a clear set of changes to maintain coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some appropriate terms like 'undergo considerable development' and 'accommodate three ferries.' However, there is limited range and some imprecise word choices, such as 'there was a way for reaching' and 'changes place with.' To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary (e.g., 'the castle was converted into a hotel,' 'the marina and fishing boats swapped locations'), and avoid informal phrasing. Also, ensure correct word forms (e.g., 'private' instead of 'private' in context) to enhance lexical accuracy. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity, such as 'the harbour undergo' (should be 'underwent'), 'there was the castle' (should be 'there was a castle'), 'This castle replaced' (should be 'This castle was replaced'), and 'the beach for public usage' (should be 'the beach was for public use'). Additionally, there are issues with subject-verb agreement ('showers and toilets is doubled') and sentence structure ('It can also observe' should be 'It can also be observed'). To improve, focus on using past tense consistently, correct passive constructions, and ensure subject-verb agreement. Reviewing these aspects will enhance grammatical accuracy and range.

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