The maps show the changes made to a small museum and its surroundings in 1990 and 2010.

Practice this IELTS Writing Task 1 question on IELTSX. The maps show the changes made to a small museum and its surroundings in 1990 and 2010.

Small Museum Surroundings Changes 1990 2010 Map/Plan - 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 7 ยท 165 words.

The two maps depict how the layout of the small museum changed between 1990 and 2010.

Overall, the small museum underwent a number of significant changes over the period, involving the addition of new facilities, the removal or conversion of existing rooms, and improvements to accessibility. As a result, the layout became considerably more modern and functional by the end of the period.

Turning first to the left and central parts of the building, the cottage was converted into a cafe, while the restaurant remained in its original position throughout the period. In addition, the garden was demolished and replaced by a car park, and the surrounding area was reorganised to accommodate this development.

As for the remaining areas, a new car park was added in the north-east section of the building, whereas the entrance and garden remained unchanged throughout the period. Meanwhile, the size of the exhibition room was reduced and the shop was expanded, while the size of the main road was enlarged.

Examiner feedback

The response is well-structured, coherent, and effectively addresses all requirements of the Task 1 map comparison. It features a clear overview, appropriate vocabulary for describing spatial changes, and accurate grammar throughout.

Task Achievement - 7

- The response covers all the requirements of the task by clearly describing the key changes between 1990 and 2010. - A clear, well-developed overview is presented at the beginning, highlighting the main trends and modernisations. - Key features from the maps are appropriately selected and supported with clear spatial references.

Coherence & Cohesion - 7

- Paragraph organization is logical, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs detailing different areas. - Cohesive devices such as "Turning first to" and "As for" are used effectively to guide the reader through the maps. - Information flows smoothly with appropriate referencing between sentences.

Lexical Resource - 7

- Vocabulary range is sufficient to describe spatial changes precisely using terms like "layout", "converted", "demolished", and "reorganised". - Collocations are natural and appropriate for map description tasks. - Word formation and spelling are entirely accurate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 7

- A good variety of complex structures is used, including passive voice ("was converted", "was demolished") and subordinate clauses. - Grammar and punctuation are generally well controlled with frequent error-free sentences. - Sentence forms demonstrate flexibility and accurate control.

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