how an island was developed after the construction of....
IELTS WRITING TASK 1 MAPS
The maps show the transformation of an island after some some tourist facilities were built
Introductory Sentences:
The maps show the development of.. between ….and …….
The illustrations illustrate the transformation of… From…to…..
The plans indicate the expansion of…
The drawings represent the differences of/between..
compare the development that took place in.. over a period of …..
the transformation that occurred in…
the expansion
how someplace (is) developed
is transformed
is expanded
MAIN CHANGES
Purpose of changes
Overview
Over the period the area witnessed dramatic changes with more…..options/choices
From…to… the place saw spectacular development especially in..
addition
……… experienced considerable transformation with the construction of..
from.....to.......
(sử dụng danh từ tập hợp)
Parks/gardens/trees/flowers/grassland: GREEN SPACES
Describe general changes resorts/ hotels/restarants/guest houses: TOURIST FACILITIES
- Over the period, the area witnessed dramatic changes. Sofas/beds/armchairs/desks/coffee tables: FURNITURE
- From 1995 to 2005, the city centre saw spectacular developments.
- The village changed considerable over the time period. classrooms/ labs/libary..: ACADEMIC FACILITIES
- During the 10 year period, the industrial area was totally transformed. OPTIONS FOR SHOPPING
- Over the past 20 years, the residential area was totally reconstructed. PLACES FOR ENTERTAINMENT
- Over the time period, the old docks were totally redeveloped. OPTIONS FOR RELAXATION
- Between 1995 and 2005, the old houses were rebuilt.
- The central business district was completely modernized - Miêu tả địa điểm (giới từ)
Body - Miêu tả sự thay đổi (expression of changes)
a- Describing location
at the top /bottom Along Beside
on the right/left side Across [from] 10 miles from
in the right/left hand corner Opposite 10 miles to the right of
in the middle Close to 10 miles north of …
in the top left-hand corner Adjacent to
in the bottom right-hand corner Next to
b- Structures
…is situated/situated/positioned + around/above/below/inside/next to
… ….is situated/situated/positioned + to the right of/to the north of …
…..is covered with …
… is connected to … via/through/by means of …
- The forest to the south of the river was cut down.
- A golf course was constructed to the north of the airport.
- The houses in the south-west of the town were demolished.
- The green fields to the north-west of the city were redeveloped as a park.
- The airport in the centre of the city was relocated to the north-east of the river.
- The school to the south-east was knocked down and a new one built to the east of the forest.
- Dramatic changes took place in the city centre.
- To the south of the town, there is a golf course surrounded by trees.
- A new school was built next to the swimming pool.
- The old road running from north to south was replaced by a new motorway.
- A marina was built on the banks of the river.
c- Describing Specific------------------------changes specific changes
Buildings– demolished, knocked-down, flattened, replaced, renovated, built,
constructed, reconstructed, developed, extended, expanded, relocated, converted and
modernized. Examples:
- The government demolished the industrial estate and developed a sports ground.
- They removed the shops and replaced it with a skyscraper.
- A port was constructed at the edge of the river.
- The factory in the city centre was demolished and relocated to the north of the city.
- The old warehouses were replaced with new hotels.
- The factory was converted into apartments.
Trees and Forests- cleared, cut-down, chopped-down, removed, planted.
Examples:
The forest was cut-down and replaced with a shopping centre.
The trees were cleared to make way for houses.
Roads, bridges and railways lines- constructed, built, extended, expanded and removed.
The main road was extended and a new bridge built over the river.
Leisure facilities- opened, set up, developed.
Examples:
A skate park was set up next to the swimming pool.
A park was developed beside the forest.
Verbs describing replacement
- To give place/room/way to : nhường chỗ cho The old library was flattened to give way to a new sport ground.
- To replace
- To take the place of A new sport ground was built to replace the old library
A new sport ground was constructed to take place of the old library
- To be replaced by
- To provide/ improve access for The cafe was demolished to provide access to the main building
BODY: Grouping key features
+ The most noticeable/striking change was../took place in..
+ Another obvious alteration was.......
+ Finally, .....
