IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Maps Topics 2025

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The maps show the layout of school in 1985 and at the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the layout of school in 1985 and at the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show how the town of Harborne changed from 1936 to 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show how the town of Harborne changed from 1936 to 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show the porth harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the porth harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps illustrate the changes in the layout of an Art Centre in 2010 and the present.
The maps illustrate the changes in the layout of an Art Centre in 2010 and the present.

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

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The maps below shows Islip town center between the present and its future plan
The maps below shows Islip town center between the present and its future plan

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The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now.
The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now.

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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 relevant
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 relevant

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maps show how the village of Stokeford had changed from the year of 1930 until 2010.
maps show how the village of Stokeford had changed from the year of 1930 until 2010.

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The two maps show changes to the town center between 1836 and today
The two maps show changes to the town center between 1836 and today

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

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The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015.
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015.

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The two maps below show an island, befor and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The two maps below show an island, befor and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions 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, andmake comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville,Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa 2
The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa 2

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The maps below show the changes in New York city from 1990 to 2005
The maps below show the changes in New York city from 1990 to 2005

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The two maps show Kingston’s University Hospital in 1990 and 2020.
The two maps show Kingston’s University Hospital in 1990 and 2020.

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The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellón in recent times.
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellón in recent times.

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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 show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25 years period from 1980 and to 2005

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The diagrams below shows the changes of a town called Bridgetown n 1700 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below shows the changes of a town called Bridgetown n 1700 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 MAPS ILLUSTRATE HOW ONE SEASIDE HOLIDAY RESORT CHANGED BETWEEN 1940 AND 1990.
THE MAPS ILLUSTRATE HOW ONE SEASIDE HOLIDAY RESORT CHANGED BETWEEN 1940 AND 1990.

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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 future plan about the Biology School in particular university. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Map)

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The diagram below shows the change, which took place in a coastal area called Pentland from 1950 to 2007.
The diagram below shows the change, which took place in a coastal area called Pentland from 1950 to 2007.

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The maps show improvements that have been made to a university campus between 2006 and the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show improvements that have been made to a university campus between 2006 and the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2025.

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The maps below shows a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below shows a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarise the information by selecting and 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 diagram below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the college site in the future.
The diagram below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the college site in the future.

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The maps below show a residential area witha park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children
The maps below show a residential area witha park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children

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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 icomparison where relevant.
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 icomparison where relevant.

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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 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 below show the town of Langley in 1910 and 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the town of Langley in 1910 and 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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.

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The maps below shows changes in the city of Nelson in recent times . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison where necessary.
The maps below shows changes in the city of Nelson in recent times . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison where necessary.

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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 maps below show changes in the art galery between in 2005 and today
The maps below show changes in the art galery between in 2005 and today

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The maps show Pacific Railway Station in 1998 and now
The maps show Pacific Railway Station in 1998 and now

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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. 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 university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The maps below show the layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant

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The maps provide information about the modernization of the coastal village of Seaville between 1980 and 2010.

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The two maps illustrate the external and internal changes in the design of a health centre that happened from 2005 until the present day
The two maps illustrate the external and internal changes in the design of a health centre that happened from 2005 until the present day

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The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in2010. ( cam 13 test 1)
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in2010. (  cam 13 test 1)

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The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist activities. Summarise 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 activities. 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 tourst facilities.
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourst facilities.

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The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for 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 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 below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Beka2

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The maps below show the changes in an Art Centre from 2010 to today.
The maps below show the changes in an Art Centre from 2010 to today.

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The maps show part of the town of Poulton in 1900 and 1935. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show part of the town of Poulton in 1900 and 1935. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps bellow show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps bellow show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps shows a small village in the west of Ireland in teh year 2000 and at present time. Summarize the information and make comparisons where relavant.
The two maps shows a small village in the west of Ireland in teh year 2000 and at present time. Summarize the information and make comparisons where relavant.

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The given maps illustrate the evolution of two neighbouring regions between over a period of 50 years.
The given maps illustrate the evolution of two neighbouring regions between over a period of 50 years.

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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 diagram below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950.
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950.

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The two maps show a park in 1920 and in present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The two maps show a park in 1920 and in present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The diagram below show the condition of paradise island in the past and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below show the condition of paradise island in the past and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show changes in Felixstone in the UK between 1967 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show changes in Felixstone in the UK between 1967 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the maps below show the indusrial area in the twon of Norbition and planned future development of the sight,summerise the information by selecting and reporting the mai featres and make copmrison where relevant
the maps below show the indusrial area in the twon of Norbition and planned future development of the sight,summerise the information by selecting and reporting the mai featres and make copmrison 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 diagrams show changes to a medical centre from 2008 to 2010
the diagrams show changes to a medical centre from 2008 to 2010

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the maps below show a town centre in 1990 and the same town centre today

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Question 3 The maps below show Huntingdon as it is now, and how it will change in the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 3 The maps below show Huntingdon as it is now, and how it will change in the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main, 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make somparisons where relevent.
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 somparisons where relevent.

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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 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 below shoe an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future developement of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.
The maps below shoe an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future developement of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.

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The maps below show changes to the ground floor plan of a university department in 2000 and 2015.
The maps below show changes to the ground floor plan of a university department in 2000 and 2015.

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

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The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950

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

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The graph below represents the total expert of clothing from 3 different countries over a time period. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant
The graph below represents the total expert of clothing from 3 different countries over a time period. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant

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The diagram below shows the development of one college campus from 1975 to 2002, and the projected building in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 maps below show the layouts of nature Museum between 2010 and 2013
The maps below show the layouts of nature Museum between 2010 and 2013

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

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The maps below illustrate how Frenton changed from 1990 to 2012.
The maps below illustrate how Frenton changed from 1990 to 2012.

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

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The diagram below shows the plan of a medical centre in 2008 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the plan of a medical centre in 2008 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 the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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TASK1 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. Instructions to follow • •
TASK1 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. Instructions to follow •  •

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Tge two maps show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.
Tge two maps show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.

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The maps below show changes to the ground floor plan of a university department in 1980 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show changes to the ground floor plan of a university department 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 indicate how the town center of Islip is expected to be redeveloped from its current setup.
The maps indicate how the town center of Islip is expected to be redeveloped from its current setup.

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The diagrams below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
The diagrams below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.

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The two maps below show an island before and after the construction some of tourists facilities. Summarise 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 some of tourists facilities. 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 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 show a cafe ten years and five years ago, and now. Summarize the information y selecting and eporting the main feautures and make comparissons where relevant
The maps show a cafe ten years and five years ago, and now. Summarize the information y selecting and eporting the main feautures and make comparissons where relevant

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The maps below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams show how the layout of a school library changed. 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 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 maps below show a town centre in 1990 and the same town centre today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feartures, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the plan of a library in 2001 and 2009
The diagram below shows the plan of a library in 2001 and 2009

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