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Band 7+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The map below shows three proposed sites for a new supermarket (A, B and c) in the city of Ellington. 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: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The map below shows three proposed sites for a new supermarket (A, B and c) in the city of Ellington. 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 is a map of Pellingtion with a population of 120,000, featuring a legend indicating areas marked as Residential, Industrial, Motorway, Railway, and Countryside using various shades of gray and black lines. There are three marked zones A, B, and C, with zone A encompassing a Park and a Traffic-free zone, zone B with unidentified features, and zone C with an Airport. At 15 km from Pellingtion, there is a place called Hampford with a population of 30,000.

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The map depicts three possible locations for the construction of a hypermarket (A, B and C) in the city of Pellington.

Pellington City is populated with 120,000 citizens, while another destination, named Hampford, consists of 30,000 residents. The city of Hampford stands 15 km to the northwest of Pellington and is nearest to site A, relatively. Apart from that, site C is nearer to the residential area than site B, while site A is located right inside the neighbourhood, making it a perfect hypermarket for townspeople. Site A is also close to the traffic-free zone and railway, thus, resulting in convenience for everyone.

Regarding site C, it is situated close to the airport, providing better access for tourists and visitors. Similar to site A, site C is also very near the railway and industrial area, which leads more workers to the upcoming hypermarket. In contrast to the two sites aforementioned, site B is isolated from both the neighbourhood and office areas. However, this site is the nearest to the motorway, giving motorists access to the new facility.

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Task Response

The report addresses the requirements of the task by summarizing the information about the three proposed sites for a supermarket. There is a generally clear presentation of the main features and some comparisons are made. However, there are some minor omissions and a few areas where the analysis could be more developed. To improve, focus on providing a more comprehensive overview of each site's advantages and disadvantages in relation to the others, and ensure all key features are addressed.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear introduction and logical progression of ideas. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Apart from that,' 'Regarding,' and 'In contrast' helps to connect the sentences and paragraphs. However, some transitions could be smoother to enhance the flow of information. For example, the shift from describing site A to site C could be more explicitly linked. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to avoid repetition.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary relevant to the task, such as 'populated,' 'residents,' 'traffic-free zone,' 'industrial area,' and 'motorists.' The use of 'hypermarket' is appropriate. However, there are opportunities to use more precise and sophisticated vocabulary to describe the locations and their advantages. For instance, instead of 'making it a perfect hypermarket for townspeople,' you could use a more nuanced phrase. Also, consider synonyms to avoid overuse of words like 'near' and 'site.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures. There are only minor grammatical errors, which do not significantly impede understanding. However, attention to detail in proofreading could eliminate these errors. For example, ensure correct subject-verb agreement and proper use of articles. While the grammar is generally accurate, refining sentence structures for greater precision and impact could further enhance the writing.

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