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Band 6+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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Image for topic: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. 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 contains two maps of Islip town center. The first map shows the current layout: a road running east-west with countryside north, shops lining both sides, and housing to the south; a park is located in the southeast; a school is southwest. The second map illustrates planned development: introduction of a dual carriageway encircling the center, a new bus station, shopping center, car park, and housing to replace current northern shops; a new pedestrian-only zone is added; park area is reduced, and new housing is planned south of the central road, which now has the school positioned southwest outside the dual carriageway.

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The given maps demonstrate town named Islip at the moment and changes expected in the near future.

Overall, it is obvious that town will be expanded, opening new spaces for facilities. Also, town will be surrounded by circular dual carriageway.

The main road that separates Islip to north and south part will be replaced by pedestrian zone, due to the fact that new road will be around the town. Shops in the north part will be redeveloped into bus station, shopping centre, car park and new housing because it occupied a large part of the area.

As for south part there will be several changes. Firstly, the road that leads to school will be continued creating new way to travel from the west to the east. Secondly, park will be shrinked for opening spaces to expand territory for new housing, leaving the shops remaining still.

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and describing key changes in the town's development. It covers the main features such as the dual carriageway, pedestrian zone, new facilities, and changes to the park and housing. However, there are some omissions and minor inaccuracies: the report does not mention the school's relocation or the reduction of the park's size in detail, and it incorrectly states that the road leading to school will be continued. To improve, ensure all main changes are included and described accurately, and avoid vague statements. Overall, the response is well-structured and meets the task requirements. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, overview, and paragraphs for the north and south parts. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear references (e.g., 'it occupied a large part of the area' and 'leaving the shops remaining still'). The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some sentences are not well connected. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and logical progression.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some good attempts at paraphrasing (e.g., 'demonstrate', 'redeveloped', 'pedestrian zone'). However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward choices (e.g., 'shrinked' instead of 'reduced', 'opening spaces' instead of 'creating space', 'leaving the shops remaining still'). To achieve a higher score, use more precise and varied vocabulary, and avoid repetition. Also, ensure correct word forms and collocations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, 'The given maps demonstrate town named Islip' should be 'The given maps demonstrate a town named Islip', and 'town will be expanded' should be 'the town will be expanded'. Also, 'park will be shrinked' is incorrect (should be 'will be reduced'). The report would benefit from more accurate use of articles, verb forms, and sentence structures. Proofreading and practicing grammar exercises can help improve accuracy.

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