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.
The maps compare the current map of the
centre
of Islip with the future plans for developing it.
Overall
, the
city
is planned to
change
considerably, and only a few facilities are going to remain the same. If we look at the future plan of Islip, it is obvious that the
city
is going through a significant
change
, and it will be urbanized. There are a few buildings and facilities that will remain the same, including the park on the south-eastern
side
of the
city
, the school on the south-western
side
, and the shops in the
city
centre
. Islip
City
is going to be more modernized,
as well as
more pedestrian-friendly. Looking at the future plan, a part of the main road is going to
change
into a pedestrians-only area.
In addition
, another road is going to be constructed around the
city
centre
. Another important
change
is that more accommodation will be built next to the current housing area, and on the north
side
of the current shops. On the north
side
of the pedestrianized
city
centre
a car parking, a shopping
centre
, and a bus station will be introduced.
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Vocabulary: Replace the words centre, city, change, side with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "maps" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "change" was used 4 times.
Vocabulary: The word "remain" was used 2 times.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • pedestrian-only zone
  • dual carriageway
  • current
  • surrounded by
  • propose
  • infrastructure
  • bus station
  • car park
  • residential housing
  • traffic flow
  • connectivity
  • green spaces
  • recreational areas
  • development plans
  • main features
  • town center
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