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 8 · 215 words.

The two maps illustrate the changes that have taken place in the layout of a university sports centre between 2007 and the present day.

Overall, the sports centre has undergone substantial expansion and modernisation, with its total area increasing from 5,200 m² to 6,800 m². The most notable changes are the conversion of the grass football pitch to an all-weather surface, the addition of a surrounding running track, and the replacement or relocation of several existing facilities.

In 2007, the centre featured a grass football pitch in the northern part of the site, with a sports hall, swimming pool, tennis court and health centre directly to its south. Three temporary teaching huts were situated further south. At that time, the entire facility covered 5,200 m².

Since then, the football pitch has been converted to an all-weather surface and enclosed by a circular running track. The Sports Hall has been extended southwards, while the Health Centre has been relocated slightly to the east. The former tennis court has given way to a squash court, whereas the swimming pool has remained largely unchanged. In the southern section, the temporary teaching huts have been removed and replaced with an injury clinic, a laboratory and a teachers' office. These developments have resulted in the centre expanding to 6,800 m².

Examiner feedback

This is an exceptionally strong Task 1 response that thoroughly covers all aspects of the two maps with precision and clarity. The writing demonstrates an impressive range of vocabulary and grammatical structures, combined with a clear overview and logical paragraphing.

Task Achievement - 8

- All requirements of the task are fully and appropriately satisfied, covering every key feature of both maps accurately. - The overview clearly highlights the main trends and the increase in total area from 5,200 m² to 6,800 m². - Data and visual information are skilfully selected and integrated into a well-structured description.

Coherence & Cohesion - 8

- Paragraph organization is logical, clearly separating the introduction, overall summary, past layout, and current layout. - Cohesive devices such as "In 2007", "Since then", and "At that time" are used effectively to guide the reader through time periods. - Progression is smooth and easy to follow with clear referencing between old and new features.

Lexical Resource - 8

- A wide resource of vocabulary is used fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings, such as "substantial expansion", "conversion", and "relocated". - Skilful use of less common items and accurate collocations related to spatial changes and facility descriptions. - Word formation and spelling are flawless.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 8

- A wide variety of complex sentence structures is used accurately and flexibly throughout the response. - Grammar and punctuation are extremely well-controlled, resulting in virtually error-free sentences. - Control over passive voice and tense consistency (past simple vs. present perfect) is precise and appropriate for map comparisons.

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