IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Maps Topics 2025

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the maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site summerise the infotmation by selecting and reporsting the main features and make comparision when relevant
the maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site summerise the infotmation by selecting and reporsting the main features and make comparision when relevant

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

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The maps below show Hunderstone town at present and a proposed plan for it.
The maps below show Hunderstone town at present and a proposed plan for it.

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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 diagrams below show the present college and its plan in 2025 as proposed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the present college and its plan in 2025 as proposed. Summarize 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 center 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 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 comparisions where relavant.

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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. City Hospital 2007 Ring Road CITY HOSPITAL Bus stop G Hospital Rd , Car park: staff and public City Road City Hospital 2010 Ring Road CITY HOSPITAL Public car park Bus station Hospital Rd Staff car park roundabout City Road
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. City Hospital 2007 Ring Road CITY HOSPITAL Bus stop G Hospital Rd , Car park: staff and public City Road City Hospital 2010 Ring Road CITY HOSPITAL Public car park Bus station Hospital Rd Staff car park roundabout City Road

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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 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 a science park in 2008 and the same park today. write 150 words
The maps below show a science park in 2008 and the same park today. write 150 words

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The maps below show changed in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make a comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show changed in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make a 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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Topic: The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of this site.
Topic: The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of this site.

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The maps below display the village of Burlington in the years 1950 and 2020. Summarize the information through selection and reporting of key features, and make comparisons wherever necessary.
The maps below display the village of Burlington in the years 1950 and 2020. Summarize the information through selection and reporting of key features, and make comparisons wherever necessary.

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

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The maps show about the transformation of Felixstone city fro 1967 to 2001.
The maps show about the transformation of Felixstone city fro 1967 to 2001.

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The maps illustrate the Islip town center now and how it would be changed in the future.
The maps illustrate the Islip town center now and how it would be changed in the future.

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

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

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

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The 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 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 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 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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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 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. Lynwich college site 2006 and now
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.  Lynwich college site 2006 and now

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

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The given maps depict the develepment that have taken places at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005

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

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

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

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The two maps display a future plan of university sports centre and how it will change.
The two maps display a future plan of university sports centre and how it will change.

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the following maps show the changes in the area of school from 1990 to present
the following maps show the changes in the area of school from 1990 to present

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

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

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

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The diagrams 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 given maps illustrate the structure of Islip town at present and what it will look like after developing in the future.
The given maps illustrate the structure of Islip town at present and what it will look like after developing in the future.

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

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The maps 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 two maps illustrate how the access road to the hospital has evolved between 2007 and 2010.
The two maps illustrate how the access road to the hospital has evolved between 2007 and 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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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 below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton, 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 below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.

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The 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 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 diagrams below show changes in Felixstone in the UK between 1967 and 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting 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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xThe two below maps indicate the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010
xThe two below maps indicate the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010

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

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The maps beneath show the town of Stokeford
The maps beneath show the town of Stokeford

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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 diagram shows Lakeside development between years 2000 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows Lakeside development between years 2000 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps illustrate the evolution of Stokeford village from 1930 to 2010.

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

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The two maps below show an Olympic and Paralympic village in 200 and the same village today. 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 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 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 diagrams show how the layout of a school library changed.
The diagrams show how the layout of a school library changed.

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

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

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the maps below show the xentre of a small town called Islip as it is now and plans for its development. summarise the information, by celecting and reporting tha main features and make comparison where relevant.
the maps below show the xentre of a small town called Islip as it is now and plans for its development. summarise the information, by celecting and reporting tha main features and make comparison where relevant.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on the task. The maps below show the layout of James Park in 2017 and the proposed changes to the park in 2027. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on the task. The maps below show the layout of James Park in 2017 and the proposed changes to the park in 2027. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show the changes which took place in the resort town of PalmGrove which is 450 kilometers from the nearest city from 1950 to 2000.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes which took place in the resort town of PalmGrove which is 450 kilometers from the nearest city from 1950 to 2000.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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

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The 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 two maps illustrated the distribution of the facilities of the May city in 1950 and in the present.
The two maps illustrated the distribution of the facilities of the May city in 1950 and in the present.

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The maps show a beachfront in Australia in 1950 and today
The maps show a beachfront in Australia in 1950 and today

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

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The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plan 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 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 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 graph below shows a typical American and a Japanese office. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows a typical American and a Japanese office. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The following maps show the changes that have taken place in the centre of a town since 1700.

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The two below maps indicates the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010
The two below maps indicates the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010

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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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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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The two maps illustrate changes that have taken place in an area from 1995 to the present.
The two maps illustrate changes that have taken place in an area from 1995 to the present.

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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 show Pacific Railway Station station in 1998 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The maps show Pacific Railway Station 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 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 changes in the Spanish city of Castellon in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons 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 diagrams below show the coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisonswhere relevant.
The diagrams below show the coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisonswhere relevant.

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

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The 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 illustrates the Southside shopping mall and its development plan.

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The Diagrams Below Show Changes In Felixstone In The UK Between 1967 And 2001.
The Diagrams Below Show Changes In Felixstone In The UK Between 1967 And 2001.

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