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Band 5+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The maps below show the layout of a town at present and its proposed future 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 shows two maps labeled "Now" and "Future." In the "Now" section, there is a road running north to south, crossing a river via a bridge on its southern portion; a car park and housing are situated south-west of the bridge, along with another car park; an area labeled 'Park' is located in the north-east quadrant; a 'School' is positioned in south-east quadrant; and adjacent to these is an area marked 'Shops' east of river. In the "Future" section, "Road" remains in the same orientation but from the south transforms into "Main road" that intersects with river via the bridge; "Housing" is relocated to the north-east above "Car park"; "Leisure centre" appears south of car park; the plot marked "School" is enlarged to cover the south-east quadrant alongside another "School" north of the expanded south school, and a "Path" runs parallel to the northeastern segment of river across from both schools.

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The depicted diagram compares the blueprint of a town at present and its offered future development.

In overview, it is noticeable that the road, bridg and the school remained the same. Nevertheless, in future, another school was suggested to construct as well.

Primarily, in current times, in the lower left side, there are 2 car parks, and housing in the middle of them. Whereas, the plan suggests 2 leisure center, a car park and housing on the top. Secondly, in recent times, there is a school and a shop, in the lower right side. Although, the future plan suggests construction of 2 schools, so the shop shall be removed.

Furthermore, in present time, there is a river and a park on the upper right side of the river, but future plan offers a main road, in the place of river. Also, path for walking in the place of park. On the upper side of the river, there is a bridg and a road by side, which remains the same in the proposed plan.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

future: 4

there: 4

river: 4

school: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by comparing the present and future layouts of the town, and it includes an overview and descriptions of key changes. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions: for example, the river is said to be replaced by a main road, which is incorrect, and the description of the path and park is not entirely accurate. Additionally, some details are missing, such as the enlargement of the school and the specific location of new housing. The response is generally relevant but could be more precise and comprehensive. To improve, focus on accurately interpreting the visual information and ensuring all major features are covered.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the logical flow is sometimes disrupted by inconsistent use of spatial references and unclear progression between ideas. For example, the shift from describing the current layout to the future plan is not always smooth, and some sentences feel disconnected. To improve, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a clear aspect of comparison (e.g., changes to roads, buildings, or natural features) and use consistent linking words to guide the reader. Also, avoid mixing present and future descriptions within the same sentence without clear signalling.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with some appropriate terms such as 'blueprint', 'proposed', 'leisure centre', and 'construction'. However, there are several inaccuracies and awkward phrases (e.g., 'offered future development', 'another school was suggested to construct', 'path for walking in the place of park'). These affect clarity and precision. To achieve a higher score, expand your range of vocabulary related to maps and urban planning, and use words more accurately. For instance, 'proposed' instead of 'offered', 'will be built' instead of 'was suggested to construct', and 'a walking path will replace the park' instead of 'path for walking in the place of park'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors that sometimes hinder understanding. These include incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'was suggested to construct' instead of 'is proposed to be built'), subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'there are 2 car parks, and housing' - 'housing' is singular), and misuse of articles and prepositions (e.g., 'on the upper side of the river', 'by side'). Sentence structures are often simple and repetitive. To improve, focus on using a wider range of complex sentences accurately, and proofread carefully to correct basic errors. Pay attention to consistent tense usage when describing present and future scenarios.

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