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The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevent.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevent.

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The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show the present layout of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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the maps below show an industrial area in the town of norbiton and planned future development of the site. summarises the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
the maps below show an industrial area in the town of norbiton and planned future development of the site. summarises the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps compare the village’s development of Stockeford in 1930 and 2010 within 80 years.
The maps compare the village’s development of Stockeford in 1930 and 2010 within 80 years.

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The maps below shows the developments which took place at the seaside resort of da Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
The maps below shows the developments which took place at the seaside resort of da Templeton between 1990 and 2005.

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The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its improvement. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it lookes now .

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The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where reevant.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where reevant.

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The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Assel 2
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Assel 2

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The maps show changes over a 30 period from 1990 to today
The maps show changes over a 30 period from 1990 to today

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The maps below show the development of a small fishing village and its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the development of a small fishing village and its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below give information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and an outline project to extend it underground. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.
The diagrams below give information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and an outline project to extend it underground. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.

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The maps below show an Industrial area in the town of Norton, and planned future development of the site.
The maps below show an Industrial area in the town of Norton, and planned future development of the site.

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The two maps below show the changes in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summaris the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the changes in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summaris the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development.

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The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now. 🔸Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now. 🔸Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future developement of the site. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976-->Bill Hill Environmental Centre 2006) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976-->Bill Hill Environmental Centre 2006) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The below maps show the development of a city between 1936 and 2007.
The below maps show the development of a city between 1936 and 2007.

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The maps below show the changes that have taken place at Forton Valley City from 2000 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at Forton Valley City from 2000 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below give information about a plan to redevelop an industrial site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below give information about a plan to redevelop an industrial site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the changes that has taken place in a village park.
The diagrams below show the changes that has taken place in a village park.

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The two maps illustrate how Tempton, a seaside resort, developed in a period of thirteen years, from 2000 to 2013.
The two maps illustrate how Tempton, a seaside resort, developed in a period of thirteen years, from 2000 to 2013.

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the maps below show a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitors attraction site.
the maps below show a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitors attraction site.

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The maps belowshow an industrialarea in the town ofNorbiton, andplanned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams give information about changes in a student accommodation. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams give information about changes in a student accommodation. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show the layout of a town in 2000 and the changes that took place by 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the layout of a town in 2000 and the changes that took place by 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the plan of a medical centre in 2008 and 2010
The diagrams below show the plan of a medical centre in 2008 and 2010

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The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show the changes in the art gallery's ground floor in 2005 and the present day. Summarize the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons.
The maps below show the changes in the art gallery's ground floor in 2005 and the present day. Summarize the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons.

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The given maps provide data on the changes that were occured on the island before and after constructions.
The given maps provide data on the changes that were occured on the island before and after constructions.

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The two maps below show access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main future and comparison where relevant.
the two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main future and comparison where relevant.

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The maps below show the village of Stockeford in 1930 and 2010.
The maps below show the village of Stockeford in 1930 and 2010.

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The maps in the question show part of the town of Poulton in 1900 and 1935.
The maps in the question show part of the town of Poulton in 1900 and 1935.

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The following maps show some of the changes that have taken placein Dubai in recent decades Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons while relevant
The following maps show some of the changes that have taken placein Dubai in recent decades Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons while relevant

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The maps below show a rural town as it was 1983 and as it is now.
The maps below show a rural town as it was 1983 and as it is now.

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The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of templeton between 1990and2005 summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relavant.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of templeton between 1990and2005 summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relavant.

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The diagrams below show the development of small fishing village its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort.
The diagrams below show the development of small fishing village its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort.

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The maps compare the different of the town name Youngsville in New Zealand over the period of 25 years starting from 1980
The maps compare the different of the town name Youngsville in New Zealand over the period of 25 years starting from 1980

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The maps below show the changes that took place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 2000 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The maps illustrate how the Templeton resort experienced some developments from 2000 to 2013.
The maps below show the changes that took place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 2000 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The maps illustrate how the Templeton resort experienced some developments from 2000 to 2013.

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There are two planning charts of Southwest Airport which clearly show recent interior structures and redevelopment plans for the airport next year.
There are two planning charts of Southwest Airport which clearly show recent interior structures and redevelopment plans for the airport next year.

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The given maps compare the changes that took place at a city hospital in 2 different years,2007 and 2010
The given maps compare the changes that took place at a city hospital in 2 different years,2007 and 2010

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The diagram below shows the changes of the town named Shakefield from 1995 until now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The diagram below shows the changes of the town named Shakefield from 1995 until now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant

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The diagrams below show the coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps below show how the island of Petrichor changed from 1987 to 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show how the island of Petrichor changed from 1987 to 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25 year period from 1980 to 2005.
The maps below show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25 year period from 1980 to 2005.

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The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. dũng
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. dũng

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The diagram below shows the changes of the town name Shakefield from 1995 until now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram below shows the changes of the town name Shakefield from 1995 until now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The maps below show the changes that occurred to a town called Willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes that occurred to a town called Willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024.
The diagram below show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024.

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The maps show a university library in 2005 and the same library today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The maps show a university library in 2005 and the same library today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the changes that has taken place in a village.
The diagrams below show the changes that has taken place in a village.

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The diagrams below show the changes of a town called Bridgetown 1700 and 2000. Compare and summarize the changes of the Bridgetown.
The diagrams below show the changes of a town called Bridgetown 1700 and 2000. Compare and summarize the changes of the Bridgetown.

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The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam.
The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam.

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the maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now and plans for its development the maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now and plans for its development
the maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now and plans for its development the maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now and plans for its development

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There 2 maps of Paradise Island in the past and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevan
There 2 maps of Paradise Island in the past and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevan

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The maps below show the changes that occurred to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860, and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes that occurred to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860, and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The given maps describe developments which took place at the coastal resort of Templeton a 15-year period from 1990 to 2005.
The given maps describe developments which took place at the coastal resort of Templeton a 15-year period from 1990 to 2005.

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Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time.

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The given maps compare the differences of Youngsville in New Zealand over 25 years starting 1980.
The given maps compare the differences of Youngsville in New Zealand over 25 years starting 1980.

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The maps illustrate the changes in the Local Museum at the north-east corner of Hartford Street and Redcliff Street in three separate years: 1957, 1987, 2007.
The maps illustrate the changes in the Local Museum at the north-east corner of Hartford Street and Redcliff Street in three separate years: 1957, 1987, 2007.

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The diagrams below show the coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show an industrial area in Norbiton and the planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and stating the main features and making comparisons where appropriate.
The maps below show an industrial area in Norbiton and the planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and stating the main features and making comparisons where appropriate.

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The maps below shows the changes in the art gallery ground floor in 2005 and present day.

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The diagram below shows the foor plan of a public hibrary 20 years ago and how it looks now Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the foor plan of a public hibrary 20 years ago and how it looks now Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps below show changes to the town of Somerville over a 10-year period.
The two maps below show changes to the town of Somerville over a 10-year period.

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The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to the present time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to the present time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The maps below show a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below illustrate a beachfront area in Australia from 1950 and today.
The maps below illustrate a beachfront area in Australia from 1950 and today.

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‘The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarie the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.’
‘The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarie the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.’

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The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarize information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarize information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps below show an olympic and paraolympic village in 2000 and the same village today Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant
The two maps below show an olympic and paraolympic village in 2000 and the same village today Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant

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The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps show the current and future planned development of the Islip town centre and describe the comparisons of the changes over both time periods.

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The maps below show an Industrial area in the town of Norton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show an Industrial area in the town of Norton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps show the town of Harbourville in 1950 and 2020.

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The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps below show road acess to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison wherever relevent.
The two maps below show road acess to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison wherever relevent.

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The maps below show the city layout of Brisbane between 1975 and the current day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the city layout of Brisbane between 1975 and the current day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps show the changes of an office building between the present and the future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps compare the present form of the Southside shopping mall to its development plan.

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The diagrams below show the Riverpark area of 20 years ago and the Riverpark area now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the Riverpark area of 20 years ago and the Riverpark area now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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the two maps below show an area of land before and after the building of a hydroelectric dam . Summarize the information by selectingand reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
the two maps below show an area of land before and after the building of a hydroelectric dam . Summarize the information by selectingand reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cmparisons where relevant
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cmparisons where relevant

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Topic: The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of this site.
Topic: The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of this site.

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The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21th century . Summarize the information by reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21th century . Summarize the information by reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps illustrate the changes of a school campus from 1985 to 2012
The two maps illustrate the changes of a school campus from 1985 to 2012

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The provided maps illustrate how Queen Mary Hospital transformed in three periods of time.
The provided maps illustrate how Queen Mary Hospital transformed in three periods of time.

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The maps show changes in the village of Meadowside and the town of Fonton from 1962 to now.
The maps show changes in the village of Meadowside and the town of Fonton from 1962 to now.

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The graphs below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show an indutrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future develpoment of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below show an indutrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future develpoment of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.

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The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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