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Band 6+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The two maps illustrate the changes in the town of Dalton between the years 1815 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

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The image displays two maps of Dalton for the years 1815 and 2015, situated along the River Dal. In 1815, the map shows Dalton Forest with approximately 22 trees, a ford crossing the river, and a bridleway. Structures include Hall Farm with 2 cows, Dalton Hall next to 3 horses and 2 houses, and the settlement of Dalton with 3 houses. The 2015 map shows a bridge over the river leading to new developments including an industrial zone with 3 buildings, a hospital, a school, and an airport. Dalton Hall is now the Dalton Hall Hotel. The residential area consists of 24 houses in total: 7 houses are west of the river near the hospital, and 17 houses are east of the river around the school and hotel. The forested area in 2015 contains 7 trees.

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The two maps below show the comparison of how Dalton city looked in 1815 and 2015.

Overall, it’s remarkable that the town has gone through numerous major changes. It used to be based on farming and agriculture, yet in 2015 it became very filled with modern and industrial buildings.

In 1815 the left side of the city took Dalton Forest, though, in 2015 it was an industrial zone with lots of houses and factories. Old ford which was used to cross the river now is rebuilt as a big bridge. The upper-left side was not used at all in 1815, yet in 200 years there was a contemporary hospital there. The river in the middle

of the city stayed unchanged for 200 years.

In 1815 right from the river there was a main farm of the town, bridleway, and some trees, but for 200 years this part of the city had the greatest number of changes. Instead of the bridleway there was an airport, most trees were chopped and lots of houses were built in their places. In addition, a new school, surrounded by houses, was built. The right side of Dalton had the least number of changes. Some houses were built there and a huge hotel.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

there: 5

houses: 4

dalton: 3

changes: 3

river: 3

built: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively identifies the main trends and significant changes between the two periods, such as the transition from an agricultural area to an industrial and residential one. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the transformation. To improve, ensure that the description of the river and the layout is more cohesive, as the sentence regarding the river was somewhat fragmented. Additionally, while the comparison is good, more precise details regarding the specific locations of the new developments (like the hospital and school) relative to the original landmarks would strengthen the response.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure, moving from an overview to specific details about different parts of the town. However, the progression is somewhat hindered by awkward phrasing and transitions. For instance, the use of 'though' and 'yet' is occasionally repetitive or used in ways that disrupt the flow. To improve, try using a wider variety of cohesive devices such as 'In contrast,' 'Conversely,' or 'Regarding the eastern side of the river' to guide the reader more smoothly through your comparisons.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main ideas, but it lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. There is some repetition of basic words like 'built' and 'houses.' You have attempted to use some descriptive terms like 'contemporary' and 'remarkable,' which is good, but some phrasing is unnatural (e.g., 'the left side of the city took Dalton Forest' or 'right from the river'). Aim to use more precise verbs for map tasks, such as 'transformed into,' 'replaced by,' 'expanded,' or 'constructed.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include missing articles (e.g., 'Old ford' instead of 'The old ford'), awkward sentence constructions, and tense inconsistencies. For example, 'the town has gone through' is acceptable, but 'it became very filled with' is unidiomatic. Focus on mastering article usage and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound when attempting to combine ideas.

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