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The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to the present time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to the present time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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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 maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feautures, 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 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 below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its develo pment.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its develo pment.

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The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka 3

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The 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 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.
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.

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

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

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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 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 maps below show the village of Stoke-ford 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 Stoke-ford 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 give information about some changes in Buduran beach town during the 29-year period since 1995.

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The diagrams below show changes in Happy Valley Shopping Centre in 1982 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show changes in Happy Valley Shopping Centre in 1982 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 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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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 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 diagrams below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the college site in the future
The diagrams below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the college site in the future

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

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The two maps below give information about the facilities of a university sports court in 1990 and the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below give information about the facilities of a university sports court in 1990 and the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarize 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.
The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now.

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

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The 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 diagram below shows the plans show the ground floor of the library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the plans show the ground floor of the library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009. 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 centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two maps describe how the Colwick Arts Centre changed from 2005 to now
The two maps describe how the Colwick Arts Centre changed from 2005 to now

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The maps bellow show changes experienced bt the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st centuries. Summarize the information by reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant. (Duc)
The maps bellow show changes experienced bt the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st centuries. Summarize the information by reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant. (Duc)

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The maps below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise 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 Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 an island before and after the construction of some touristic facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where appropriate.

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

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

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

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the maps below show the indusrial area in the twon of Norbition and planned future development of the sight,summerise the information by selecting and reporting the mai featres and make copmrison where relevant
the maps below show the indusrial area in the twon of Norbition and planned future development of the sight,summerise the information by selecting and reporting the mai featres and make copmrison where relevant

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The 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 comaparisons 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 comaparisons where relevant.

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The civic centre will be planned to change. There are two maps: one is the existing and the other is the plan for new. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and compare the two maps.

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

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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. Beka 2

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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 recent changes in the town of Kimsville.
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville.

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

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The maps below shows a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below shows a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show an island in 1980 as it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show an island in 1980 as it looks 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 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 village of Stockford in 1930 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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

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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 the changes of a school from 1985 to present time.
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time.

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

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The maps below 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 illustrate the changes of a school campus from 1985 to 2012
The two maps illustrate the changes of a school campus from 1985 to 2012

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The maps provide information about the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005.
The maps provide information about the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005.

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

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The following maps show some of the changes that have taken placein Dubai in recent decades Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons while relevant
The following maps show some of the changes that have taken placein Dubai in recent decades Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons while relevant

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

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The diagrams below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below shows a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitor attraction site
The maps below shows a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitor attraction site

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

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The maps show Southside, a shopping mall, 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 show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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

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

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The maps below show 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 show the of stokeford in 1930 and 2010. write a repost of at least 150 words, summarizing the main features and make comparison where relevant
the maps show the of stokeford in 1930 and 2010. write a repost of at least 150 words, summarizing the main features and make comparison where relevant

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The given maps provide data on the changes that were occured on the island before and after constructions.
The given maps provide data on the changes that were occured on the island before and after constructions.

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

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

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The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summerise 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 road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarize the information by estimating and reporting the main feature, and make the comparison where necessary.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarize the information by estimating and reporting the main feature, and make the comparison where necessary.

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

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

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

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The maps illustrate the developments that took place at Queen Mary infirmary over 3 different time periods (1960, 1980, 2000).
The maps illustrate the developments that took place at Queen Mary infirmary over 3 different time periods (1960, 1980, 2000).

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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 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 below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps illustrate changes to Colwick Arts Centre between 2005 and the present day. Describe the changes.
The maps illustrate changes to Colwick Arts Centre between 2005 and the present day. Describe the changes.

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The diagrams below show changes of a cinema from 1980 until now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show changes of a cinema from 1980 until now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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