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Band 6+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times. 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 of Nelson from 2000 and today; in 2000: university at top center, train station west of university, old market southeast of train station, city center below university and east of old market; port at bottom. Today: university in same location; new hall of residence west of university, new shopping center east of university; new train station west of previous location; new shop northwest of unrevised city center, bike rental scheme inside city center, new covered market east of city center; port still at the bottom, flanked by new pedestrian-only area leading to restaurant on west and bars/clubs on east.

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The maps illustrate how the city of Nelson has changed from 2000 to the present day. Taking everything into account, almost every buildings in the city are changed, and developed into new buildings.

In the past, university was located in the northern area, while in the south, there was a street used for transportation by vehicles. Meanwhile, train station and old market were placed in the western side. Furthermore, no buildings were built in the opposite area and also in the centre.

By contrast, in the present, hall of residence and new shopping centre are added in the northern side. In addition, the old train station is relocated into new train station and placed near the city centre. In comparison, restaurant and new bar dan clubs are constructed in the south, whereas the street is use for pedestrians only. Old market have been removed, and replaced by the new shop, while new covered market have been introduced in the opposite side.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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station: 3

market: 3

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Task Response

The report covers the main changes in Nelson between 2000 and the present day, providing a reasonable overview. However, the organization could be improved for clarity. The description of the locations is sometimes vague (e.g., 'northern area,' 'western side'). To improve, use more precise language and directional references (north, south, east, west) in relation to specific landmarks. Also, ensure that all significant changes are mentioned and that the comparisons are more explicitly stated.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report presents a reasonable overview of the changes in Nelson, but the organization could be improved for better clarity. The introduction is adequate, but the body paragraphs lack clear topic sentences to guide the reader. Transitions between sentences and ideas are sometimes abrupt, making it harder to follow the description of changes. Consider using more precise language to indicate locations and directions. For example, instead of 'in the northern area,' specify 'to the north of the city center.' Also, avoid stating the obvious, such as 'almost every building in the city are changed.' Focus on the significant changes and group them logically.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for describing the changes, but there's room for improvement in terms of precision and variety. The report relies on simple terms like 'new buildings' and 'placed,' which could be replaced with more descriptive alternatives. For instance, instead of 'placed,' consider using 'situated,' 'located,' or 'repositioned.' To enhance lexical resource, incorporate synonyms and more specific vocabulary related to urban development and infrastructure.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Subject-verb agreement issues are present (e.g., 'almost every buildings...are changed'). Sentence structure can be improved for better flow and accuracy. For example, the sentence 'Old market have been removed, and replaced by the new shop' contains errors in verb tense and structure. Pay close attention to verb tenses, article usage, and sentence construction to enhance grammatical accuracy. Proofreading carefully for these errors will significantly improve the report's overall quality.

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