The maps below show the changes made to a farm in the 1980 to turn the factory site.

Practice this IELTS Writing Task 1 question on IELTSX. The maps below show the changes made to a farm in the 1980 to turn the factory site.

Changes made to a farm in the 1980 to turn the factory site - IELTS Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 9 ยท 166 words.

The maps illustrate the extensive transformation of a farm into a public park since 1980.

An overview reveals that the site has evolved from a restricted agricultural space into a highly accessible recreational facility, characterized by more diverse amenities and open boundaries.

In 1980, the farm was enclosed by a wall with only two gates in the south and west. The northern part featured a triangular wooded area, while the northwest contained a pond with three benches. Two flower beds were situated in the southern corners.

Currently, the site has been completely modernized. While the pond remains in the northwest, the number of benches has risen to five. In the northeast, the woods have been enlarged into a rectangular shape to accommodate a new barbecue zone equipped with seating. Significant changes occurred in the south; the southwestern flower bed was superseded by bushes, and the southeastern bed was repurposed as a playground. Most notably, the perimeter wall has been removed, facilitating unrestricted access from all directions.

Examiner feedback

This is an exceptional response that demonstrates Band 9 characteristics across all four criteria. The description is precise, the vocabulary is sophisticated, and the overview captures the essence of the changes beyond just listing items.

Task Achievement - 9

- All requirements of the task are fully satisfied with a clear, accurate description of all map features. - The overview is highly effective, capturing the fundamental shift from restricted agricultural space to open recreational space. - Key features like the removal of the wall and the addition of specific amenities are clearly highlighted and supported.

Coherence & Cohesion - 9

- Paragraphing is logically structured with a clear introduction, overview, and chronological body paragraphs. - Cohesion is seamless, utilizing appropriate temporal markers (In 1980, Currently) and spatial references (northeast, southwestern). - Ideas flow effortlessly with clear progression from the original state to the current configuration.

Lexical Resource - 9

- Lexical selection is sophisticated and precise (e.g., "superseded", "repurposed", "facilitating", "unrestricted access"). - Excellent use of collocations and varied vocabulary to describe change and location. - Spelling and word formation are flawless.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 9

- A wide range of structures is used with full flexibility and precision. - The response is entirely error-free with sophisticated control of passive voice (was superseded, was repurposed) and complex sentences. - Punctuation is perfect throughout.

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