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Task 1 (maps): Changes to a village

Time: 20:00

Task · write at least 150 words · about 20 minutes

The maps show a village in 2000 and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Riverside village
N ↑RiverFarmlandSchoolShopsForest
2000
N ↑RiverHousing estateSchool (extended)SupermarketParkForestFootbridge
Today

Invented data for practice.

Tips for this task
  • Describe the biggest changes in your overview.
  • Use location language: to the north of, next to, on the east side.
  • Use passive forms: was replaced by, was extended, was built.
  • Don’t give opinions or reasons that aren’t shown.
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