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The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planeed furture development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and maje comparsons where relevant.

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The maps below show the organisation of a bookstore in 2000 and now
The maps below show the organisation of a bookstore in 2000 and now

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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 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 belowshow an industrial area in the town ofNorbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps belowshow an industrial area in the town ofNorbiton, and planned 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 maps show the changes made to a small museum and its surroundings in 1990 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 recent changes in the town of Kimsville.
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville.

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The diagram below shows the changes, which took place in a coastal area called Pentland from 1950 to 2007. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the diagrams below.
The diagram below shows the changes, which took place in a coastal area called Pentland from 1950 to 2007. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the diagrams below.

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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 show two different underground tunnel systems for cars in two Australian cites.
The maps show two different underground tunnel systems for cars in two Australian cites.

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The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014.

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

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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 given maps above indicate the changes of a small town from 1950­ - 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The given maps above indicate the changes of a small town from 1950­ - 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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🔶The maps below shows the town of Lynnfield in 1936 and then later in 2007. 🔸Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (The photo is in the next post.)
🔶The maps below shows the town of Lynnfield in 1936 and then later in 2007. 🔸Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (The photo is in the next post.)

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

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The maps below show the centre of a smalltown called Islip as it is now ,and plans for its development.

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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 road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever 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 comparison 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the changes of a village in 1995 and now.
The diagram below shows the changes of a village in 1995 and now.

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

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The two maps give information about some changes in Buduran beach town during the 29-year period since 1995.

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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 changes in the town of Youngsville in New Zealand from 1980 to 2005.
The maps below show changes in the town of Youngsville in New Zealand from 1980 to 2005.

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The maps show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
The maps show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.

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The maps below show one part of a small town called Springsby as it is now, and plans for how it might be developed.
The maps below show one part of a small town called Springsby as it is now, and plans for how it might be developed.

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The maps show the changes of a community center 10 years ago and until the present
The maps show the changes of a community center 10 years ago and until the present

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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. Angsa

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The maps below show the changes in area after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes in area after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam. 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 that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014. 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 of a school from 1985 to present time.
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time.

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The diagrams below show changes in Happy Valley Shopping Centre in 1982 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show changes in Happy Valley Shopping Centre in 1982 and 2012. 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 access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.

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M. The two maps below show a small village in the west of Ireland in the year 2000 and at the present time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
M. The two maps below show a small village in the west of Ireland in the year 2000 and at the present time. 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 of a school from 1985 to present time. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise 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 present time. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps underneath describes the changes that have taken place in and around Queen Mary Hospital since its building in 1960 till 2000
The maps underneath describes the changes that have taken place in and around Queen Mary Hospital since its building in 1960 till 2000

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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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The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day.
The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day.

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The maps show changes in a local industrial village of England called Stamdorf between 1985 and 2015.
The maps show changes in a local industrial village of England called Stamdorf between 1985 and 2015.

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The maps show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25-year period from 1980 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The diagrams illustrate some changes and planned development in the BRIGHTSEA along the coastal zone.
The diagrams illustrate some changes and planned development in the BRIGHTSEA along the coastal zone.

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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. The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for future development of the site.
The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for future development of the site. The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for future development of the site.

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The maps below show a beachfront area in Australia in 1950 and today Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show a beachfront area in Australia in 1950 and today Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparisons where relevant.

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

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the maps below show the development of a seaside village between 1995 and present
the maps below show the development of a seaside village between 1995 and present

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The maps below show Colwick Arts Centre in 2005 and today. 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 that occured to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860, and 2000.

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The maps illustrate the developments that occurred in Youngsville in New Zealand between 1980 and 2005.
The maps illustrate the developments that occurred in Youngsville in New Zealand between 1980 and 2005.

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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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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 relevant.
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 relevant.

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The maps show the Pacific Railway Station in 1998 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the Pacific Railway Station in 1998 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps provided show an illustration of an island, before and after the manufacture of several installations for tourists visiting the area.
The two maps provided show an illustration of an island, before and after the manufacture of several installations for tourists visiting the area.

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The maps below show the changes in the art gallery ground floor in 2015 and present day.
The maps below show the changes in the art gallery ground floor in 2015 and present day.

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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, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka 3

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The diagrams below show the development of Porth Harbour between 2000 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the development of Porth Harbour between 2000 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps show the changes in Liverton docks between 1980 and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.(14.06.25)
The maps show the changes in Liverton docks between 1980 and the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.(14.06.25)

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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 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 town of Riverport in 1900 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the town of Riverport in 1900 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show Pancha Village in 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show Pancha Village in 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps illustrates differences that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
The maps illustrates differences that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.

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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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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. Gia Linh

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The maps illustrate the changes in Shipsmouth between 1995 and 2010.

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

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The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show the centre of a small town called lslip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise 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 lslip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise 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 maps below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today
The maps below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today

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

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The maps below shows the center of the small town called birshire as it is now and plan for its development
The maps below shows the center of the small town called birshire as it is now and plan for its development

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The maps below show the development of George town between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the development of George town between 1990 and 2010. 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 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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summarise the maps below which compare now and future of Islip
summarise the maps below which compare now and future of Islip

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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 graphs below show the development of Brindell from 1800 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show the development of Brindell from 1800 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant. 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 two maps below show a park as it is today and planned changes that will be completed in 2020 summarize the information
the two maps below show a park as it is today and planned changes that will be completed in 2020 summarize the information

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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 diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. ​Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ​
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. ​Summarize 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 the paradise Island in past and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The Maps below show the paradise Island in past and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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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 a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Assel 2

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The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815.
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815.

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The diagram illustrate how the layout of school library changed over a period of five years.
The diagram illustrate how the layout of school library changed over a period of five years.

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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 below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010. Summarise 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. Summarise 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 at Brighton College between 1970 and 2010.
The maps below show changes that took place at Brighton College between 1970 and 2010.

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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 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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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 below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Cambridge Test IELTS 13 Academic - TEST 1 -

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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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