The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 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 floor plan of a public library 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 diagram illustrates the transformation of a public library’s floor plan over the course of two decades.
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, the library has undergone significant changes to create a more child-friendly environment and incorporate modern technology. Upon entering, the central
area
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, previously occupied by seating, now functions as an open passage. To the left of the entrance, the former reading
room
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for newspapers and magazines is replaced by a dedicated computer
room
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. On the right side, a café is taken the place of the previous enquiry desk. Continuing past the café, the section that once housed adult non-fiction
books
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is changed into an information desk
area
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with self-service machines. To the left of
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area
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, the space that used to contain adult fiction
books
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now accommodates all reference
books
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. The adult fiction collection is relocated, sharing space with the information desk
area
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. Walking up to the end of the passage, on the left is a spacious
room
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allocated for children’s fiction
books
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and storytelling events, accompanied by sofas.
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particular space was previously a small storage
area
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for CDs, movies, and computer games. On the right side, a lecture
room
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is replaced
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former location of children’s
books
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.
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Basic structure: Change the third paragraph.
Basic structure: Change the fifth paragraph.
Vocabulary: Replace the words area, room, books with synonyms.
Vocabulary: Only 5 basic words for charts were used.
Vocabulary: The word "changes" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "information" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: Use several vocabularies to present the data in the third paragraph.
Vocabulary: Use several vocabularies to present the data in the fifth paragraph.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • floor plan
  • public library
  • layout
  • reading area
  • computer station
  • multimedia section
  • children's area
  • reference section
  • study cubicles
  • shelving units
  • digital media
  • technological advancements
  • user behavior
  • accessibility
  • traffic flow
  • modernization
  • community needs
  • conversion
  • allocation
  • removal
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