The two maps show the layout of a university sports center in 2007 and its current updated layout.

Layout of university sports center in 2007 and its current updated layout - 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.

A student's answer to this task, and the feedback on it

Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 7.5 · 206 words.

The two maps illustrate the changes made to a university sports centre between 2007 and the present day.

Overall, the sports centre has been considerably expanded and modernised. The most notable changes are the replacement of the grass football pitch with an all-weather pitch surrounded by a running track, the addition of several new facilities, and the removal of the temporary teaching huts. The main indoor facilities, including the sports hall, swimming pool and health centre, have remained, although their layout has been modified.

In 2007, the centre covered 5,200 m². The football pitch was located in the northern part of the site, while the sports hall and swimming pool were situated beneath it. A tennis court and health centre occupied the area below these two facilities. In the southern part of the centre, there were three temporary teaching huts.

At present, the site has increased to 6,800 m². The former grass football pitch has been replaced by an all-weather surface, with a running track constructed around it. The sports hall and swimming pool remain in approximately the same positions, although the former tennis court has been converted into a squash court. The health centre has also been retained and occupies a larger area than previously.

Examiner feedback

This is a very strong Task 1 response that effectively compares the two maps with a clear overview and well-organized body paragraphs. The grammatical control is a standout strength, accompanied by cohesive sequencing and precise vocabulary.

Task Achievement - 7

- All requirements of the task are covered effectively, including a clear overview of the main changes. - Key features such as the transformation of the football pitch and the removal of teaching huts are well highlighted. - Data and spatial relationships are accurately recounted to support the comparison.

Coherence & Cohesion - 8

- Paragraphs are logically organized, moving smoothly from an introduction and overview to detailed descriptions of the past and present layouts. - Cohesive devices such as "while", "although", and "at present" are used effectively to guide the reader through spatial and temporal changes. - Overall progression is clear, with excellent referencing of locations across both maps.

Lexical Resource - 7

- Vocabulary is precise and well-suited for describing map changes, using terms like "expanded", "modernised", "converted", and "retained". - Word formation and spelling are completely accurate. - Collocations are natural and appropriate for academic writing.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 8

- A wide range of complex sentence structures is used accurately and flexibly throughout the response. - Grammar and punctuation are exceptionally well controlled with virtually no errors. - The majority of sentences are error-free, demonstrating a high level of syntactic control.

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