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The maps below show the Malvern Nature School campus in 1999 and development plans for 2029. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
The maps below show the Malvern Nature School campus in 1999 and development plans for 2029. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where

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

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

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

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

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

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the following maps show some of the changes that have taken place in Dubi in recent decades. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make commparisons where relavant.

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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 two maps below show the changes in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summaris the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Akrem2)
The two maps below show the changes in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summaris the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Akrem2)

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

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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 maps below 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 below 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 Pebbleton 20 years ago and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show Pebbleton 20 years ago 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 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 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 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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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 Pebbleton 20 years ago and today.
The maps below show Pebbleton 20 years ago and today.

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

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

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the 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 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 two maps illustrated the distribution of the facilities of the May city in 1950 ( the one on the top) and in present ( the one on the bottom).
The two maps illustrated the distribution of the facilities of the May city in 1950 ( the one on the top) and in present ( the one on the bottom).

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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 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 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 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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The two maps give information about the road's condition to a city hospital in the years 2007 and 2010.
The two maps give information about the road's condition to a city hospital in the years 2007 and 2010.

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The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the informartion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the informartion 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 maps show an area ,before and after construction of some tourist comforts.
The maps show an area ,before and after construction of some tourist comforts.

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

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

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

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The maps below 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. RITI u sho rite a It is the give no Nr Norbiton industrial area now Farmland Town = Factory Planned future development ) Farmland River Playground Town Shops School Medical centre
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. RITI u sho rite a It is the give no Nr Norbiton industrial area now Farmland Town = Factory Planned future development ) Farmland River Playground Town Shops School Medical centre

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

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The diagram below shows a neighborhood before and after a mall was constructed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows a neighborhood before and after a mall was constructed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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

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The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, amd 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 Norbiton, amd 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 illustrate the changes in Shipsmouth between 1995 and 2010.

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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 diagrams 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 diagrams 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 maps show changes in a city in 1950 and now.
The maps show changes in a city in 1950 and now.

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The diagrams below show an island before and after the addition of tourist facilities. Summarise the information in the maps and make comparisons where appropriate
The diagrams below show an island before and after the addition of tourist facilities. Summarise the information in the maps and make comparisons where appropriate

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

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The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mian 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 mian 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 provided maps illustrate the changes that occurred in a museum building and its grounds between 1957 and 2007.
The provided maps illustrate the changes that occurred in a museum building and its grounds between 1957 and 2007.

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

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The two maps 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 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. Beka
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. Beka

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The graph below gives information about the total oil use of 4 major consumers from 2009 to 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 below show the village of Pebbleton 20 years ago and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the village of Pebbleton 20 years ago 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 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 the changes in New York city from 1990 to 2005
The maps below show the changes in New York city from 1990 to 2005

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

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Test 1: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Test 1: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison 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 ILLUSTRATE HOW ONE SEASIDE HOLIDAY RESORT CHANGED BETWEEN 1940 AND 1990.
THE MAPS ILLUSTRATE HOW ONE SEASIDE HOLIDAY RESORT CHANGED BETWEEN 1940 AND 1990.

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

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

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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 relevant.
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 relevant.

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

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

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

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

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

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The 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 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 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 two maps below show existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery.

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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 maps show a school in 1985 and now
The maps show a school in 1985 and now

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

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The maps show a road system as it is now and the propesed changes in future to reduce the number of accidents.
The maps show a road system as it is now and the propesed changes in future to reduce the number of accidents.

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The diagram showing the structure and use of simple solar panel. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 development of a city in HCM in 1995 and now.
The maps below show the development of a city in HCM in 1995 and now.

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

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