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Maps and Plans

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• On the question paper, you see one

or two maps or plans with a title.


• You may see maps of a city or town,
a university, a park, or an island.
• You may also see plans - for a
shopping centre, an office building
or a factory floor.
• There is usually a key (legend) that
explains what certain features and
symbols on the maps mean.
• Typically, there are two maps or
plans showing the same site at two
different points in time.
• Your job is to describe the changes
that took place at that location
during that time period.
• Note the most important features
and changes.
• Select the most important
differences in the two maps to write
about first.
• Don't give your opinion about the
maps or any changes to the maps.
OUTLINE 1
Introduction An introductory statement based on the given information

Overview Outline the main changes that took place

Body Describe details of the first picture


paragraph 1 (Give details about the location of some of the features on the
maps)

Body Describe changes of the second picture


paragraph 2 (Give details about the location of some of the features on the
maps)
OUTLINE 2
Introduction An introductory statement based on the given information

Overview Outline the main changes that took place

Body Describe two of the most important changes that took place
paragraph 1 (Give details about the location of some of the features on the
maps)

Body Describe two more changes that took place


paragraph 2 (Give details about the location of some of the features on the
maps)
Introduction

The pictures illustrate the transformation of from + (year 1) to + (year


… 2)
The plans describe how + a/an/the + N + between + (year 1) and +
changes/transforms (year 2)
The maps demonstrate a number of changes during a (number)-year
that took place in … period starting from
(year 1)
Overview of Maps and Plans

Over the period, the (area) witnessed dramatic changes with the
most noticeable being + N phrase
Overall, the (place) was totally transformed in a number
of different ways.
From (year) to (year), the (city center) saw spectacular developments.
As can be seen from the the (town) changed considerably over the time
pictures, period.
During the (10)-year period, the (industrial area) was totally transformed.

Over the past (20) years, the (residential area) has been completely
reconstructed.
COMPASS POINTS
A new public swimming pool was built to the
north of the tennis courts.
A bandstand has been constructed in the centre
of the park.
There was formerly an industrial zone in the
south-east of the city.
The public gardens are just west of Albert
Street.
(just: two things are close to each other)
Verbs that show changes
built, constructed, erected A power plant was constructed to the east of
the mine.
renovated, reconstructed, The university library was completely
modernized renovated.

converted, transformed (into The playground was converted into a large


something) car park.
Buildings replace (by something) The garden was replaced by large car park.
relocate (to somewhere) The student hall was relocated to the east of
the university.
extended, expanded The hotel was great extended to a total of 70
rooms.
demolished, knocked, The warehouse was demolished and
fattened, down replaced by a garage.
Verbs that show changes
cut- down, chopped
down The forest on the western end of the
cleared (make way for) island was chopped down to make
Trees/ Forest way for a hotel.

planted Many palms were planted around


the villa.
constructed, built, A bridge across the river was
erected erected.
Bridge, port, extended, expanded, The main road was widen to meet
road, widen the increasing demand.
railway, etc.
reopened The old railway alongside the river
has been reopened.
Verbs that show changes
opened up, set up, A new theme park was opened
established just opposite the shopping mall.
Amenities developed, expanded The cinema was expanded with
the total cost $80000.

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