Band 6+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day. Write at least 150 words.

The two maps illustrate the changes in the layout of a town from1965 to the present. Overall, there has been significant development in terms of housing and public amenities.

By 1965, the city was a relatively simple and quiet area, featuring some houses in the corner with access to a ferry. The facility was not absolute as there was no bridge for inhabitants to cross from the river. In addition, the existence of trees in the corner made it more fresh to the air and less polluted.

In the present, however, the town has undergone considerable transformation since 1965. Today, the area is more urbanized, with many new buildings and facilities. A key development is the construction of residential apartments around the main streets, providing housing for a growing population. There is not only the bridge road and food has been introduced, providing an easy access to cross from the river but also there are car parks, allowing residents to park their vehicles.