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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 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 changes that took place at a science and technology museum between 1996 and 2016.

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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 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 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 depict the changes that museum has experienced from the year of 1990 to 2010. The main building of the museum is built close to a rectangular shape of garden and nearby a cottage area. Inside the building, you can find three main components and they are store, exhibition and shop. Right across the path are the parking lot and a garden that is about one third of the size of the parking lot.
The maps below depict the changes that museum has experienced from the year of 1990 to 2010. The main building of the museum is built close to a rectangular shape of garden and nearby a cottage area. Inside the building, you can find three main components and they are store, exhibition and shop. Right across the path are the parking lot and a garden that is about one third of the size of the parking lot.

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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 two maps below show the site of a college in 2006 and the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the site of a college in 2006 and 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 a shopping centre in 1985 and in 2005.
The maps show a shopping centre in 1985 and in 2005.

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The maps below shows an industrial area in the town of norbiton, and planned future development of the site
The maps below shows an industrial area in the town of norbiton, and planned future development of the site

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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 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 two maps below show the site of a college in 2006 and the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the site of a college in 2006 and the present day. Summarise 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 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. Assel
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. Assel

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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 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.
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.

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The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day. 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 village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024.
The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024.

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

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

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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 how the town of Harborne changed from 1936 to 2007. Summarise 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. 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 the centre of a small town called Islip 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 Islip 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 below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now

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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. Umar
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. Umar

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The maps describe how town changed between 1990 nad 2010
The maps describe how town changed between 1990 nad 2010

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The diagrams below show changes that have taken place in the Sawry District neighbourhood since 1920. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps compare the changes of a community centre
The two maps compare the changes of a community centre

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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.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, 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 maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellón in recent timas Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellón in recent timas Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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

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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 diagram show a museum and its surroundings in 1990 and 2010
The diagram show a museum and its surroundings in 1990 and 2010

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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 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 show the changes of Bill Hill Farm in 1976 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features make comparisons where relevant.

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

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The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010. Summaries 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. Summaries 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 Norbiyon, and planned future development of the site. Summarise 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 Norbiyon, 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 two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024. Summarise the data 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 data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 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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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 relevan
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 relevan

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The maps below show a section of a university campus in 1990 and now.
The maps below show a section of a university campus in 1990 and now.

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The maps show the changes on plan of dock between 1980 and today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the changes on plan of dock between 1980 and today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps depict the current Norbition industrial area and the plans for future development projects.

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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 diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. summarize the information by selecting main features.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. summarize the information by selecting main features.

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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.
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.

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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 maps below show information about the change of Riverage college 30 years ago and now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show information about the change of Riverage college 30 years ago and now. Summarize 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 two maps below show an island, before andafter the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show an island, before andafter the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons 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 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.

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The diagram below show the change that have taken place ar queen mary hospital since its construction in 1960.
The diagram below show the change that have taken place ar queen mary hospital since its construction in 1960.

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The two maps preposition show an island, before and after the building of a few tourist faculties.
The two maps preposition show an island, before and after the building of a few tourist faculties.

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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 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 the center of a small town called Islip from 2010 to 2015.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip from 2010 to 2015.

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The maps below show ап industrial area in the town of Norblton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information Ьу selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where re/evant
The maps below show ап industrial area in the town of Norblton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information Ьу selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where re/evant

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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 maps elow show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now and plan for its development summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data
The maps elow show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now and plan for its development summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data

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

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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 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.
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.

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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 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 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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The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.

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The two maps give information about the change of Happy Valley Shopping Centre from 1982 to 2012.

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The following maps show the changes in the town of Springer from 1970 until now. Summarize the information.
The following maps show the changes in the town of Springer from 1970 until now. Summarize the information.

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

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The maps show improvements that have been made to a university campus between 2010 and the present day. Summarise 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 2010 and the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps illustrates the Southside shopping mall and its development plan.

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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 tow maps illustrate the internal changes that occurred to the layout and the functions of the facilities in a library from 2002 until the present day.
The tow maps illustrate the internal changes that occurred to the layout and the functions of the facilities in a library from 2002 until the present day.

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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 two maps below show the site of a college in 2006 and the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the site of a college in 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 diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. abc 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 (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 show the developments which took place in the coastal of town Laguna Beach between 1950, 1970 and 1990.
The maps show the developments which took place in the coastal of town Laguna Beach between 1950, 1970 and 1990.

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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 an island. Before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Sunrise 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. Sunrise 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 seaside town of Brinslow between 1990 and 2005.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Brinslow between 1990 and 2005.

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The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present days. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present days. Summarize 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 two maps give information about some changes in the layout of Buduran beach town during the 29-year period since 1995.

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The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010. Summaries the information and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010. Summaries the information and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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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 present building of a college and plan for changes to the college site in future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The maps below show the present building of a college and plan for changes to the college site in future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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