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Band 5+: The plans show an office in a university in 2005 and the same office now.

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The image contains two floor plan diagrams labeled "Office, 2005" and "Office now", both oriented with North at the top; the 2005 office shows 4 desks arranged in a square with filing cabinets behind each, a separate desk against the left wall with a filing cabinet beside it, two armchairs and a noticeboard along the bottom wall, a photocopier against the right wall, and the entrance at the bottom; the current office shows 3 filing cabinets along the left wall, a desk beside them, a desk with two chairs in the center, a table with a water cooler and coffee machine against the right wall, a sofa and two armchairs with a table and noticeboard along the bottom wall, a photocopier beside them, and the entrance at the bottom.

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The maps illustrate how office block changed from 2005 to present.

Overall, the most striking feature is that several new facilities were added. The most notable changes were positions of armchairs, noticeboard, and sofa. Also, several pieces furniture such as coffee machine and water cooler were added.

In detail, since 2005, the office has been modernized with the addition of some new furniture and facilities. In 2005, the north of area was separated by 2 rooms. In the south-western part there were a desk and only one filling cabinet in the corner of it. In contrast, other part was filled with two desks and the same size filling cabinet in the north side corner. Moreover, there was a room in south-western part, which was filled with 2 opposite desks and 2 filling cabinets in the middle of room.

Turning to the second map, it is clear that only the room, which is in north-western of area has been remained unchanged. However, in the entrance, water cooler and coffee machine has been added. Furthermore, armchairs have been replaced and opposite to it a huge sofa and table has been provided. Finally, the north-eastern of area has been featured with a large desk instead of 2 small ones.

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Task Response

The report attempts to address the task and describes several changes, but it suffers from significant issues with clarity and accuracy. The description of the 2005 layout is confusing and difficult to follow, particularly regarding the 'rooms' and the arrangement of desks. There is also a lack of clear spatial organization in the writing, which makes it hard for the reader to visualize the transformation. To improve, focus on using more precise directional language (e.g., 'in the top right corner' or 'along the eastern wall') and ensure that the description of the original state is logically structured before comparing it to the current state. Aim for greater clarity in how you describe the grouping of objects.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and imprecise referencing. For example, the use of 'it' and 'it's' in the final paragraph is slightly ambiguous. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated cohesive devices and ensure that each sentence flows naturally into the next. Using clearer transitional phrases (e.g., 'Regarding the layout of the northern section' instead of 'In detail') would help guide the reader more effectively.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic changes, but there is a lack of variety and precision. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'filling cabinet' instead of 'filing cabinet') and repetitive use of simple words like 'added' and 'filled'. To reach a higher band, aim to use more precise synonyms for changes, such as 'reconfigured', 'relocated', 'repositioned', or 'expanded'. Additionally, ensure that noun phrases are used accurately (e.g., 'the north-western area' instead of 'north-western of area'). Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report attempts a variety of structures, including passive voice and complex sentences, but errors are frequent and sometimes impede clarity. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'the office block', 'the north of area'), subject-verb agreement ('coffee machine and water cooler has been added'), and tense consistency. Pay close attention to the use of definite and indefinite articles, and ensure that your verb tenses align correctly with the timeframes being discussed (past vs. present).

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