The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.

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The diagrams illustrate the existing plan of a university’s sports centre
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the proposed plan following the building. Overall,
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sports centre is likely to undergo some significant changes. The most striking changes are the development of the
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outdoor courts and the addition of various sports facilities. At present,
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centre has a large building in the middle and
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outdoor courts to the west and east. Inside the building, there is a reception facing the main entrance, a 25-metre swimming pool behind the reception and a gym at the back. People can access the seating area by the door on the right of the reception desk, while the door on the left leads to the changing room. According to the
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map, the
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outdoor courts will be merged with the main building. On the original site of the western outdoor courts, a large leisure pool will be constructed, while a big sports hall and
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studios for dancing will be built on the site of the other outdoor courts. There will
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additional changing rooms, a new café and a sports shop on on either side of the main entrance. The gym is
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to double in size, while the remaining features will stay unchanged.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • redevelopment
  • expansion
  • modern amenities
  • recreational activities
  • cater
  • enhancement
  • aesthetics
  • accommodate
  • upgraded
  • welcoming
  • significantly expanded
  • current layout
  • future layout
  • gym enthusiasts
  • modernized
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