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.

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 provided diagrams display the comparison of the
Stockford
village in 1930 and 2010.
Overall
, the maps show clear information about the observed location using simple icons and text. In the 80-year time span,
while
all of the farmlands in
Stockford
are being replaced by new houses, there are some services
such
as the post office and primary school that were standing in 2010. In 1930,
Stockford
was dominated by farmlands. There were 6 of them recorded on the map
in addition
to only 11 houses around, which 1 of them was a large one with a wide garden.
Furthermore
,
Stockford
people had access to 1 post office, 2 nearby shops, 1 primary school, and 1 bridge. 80 years later, in 2010, there were not any farmlands and shops recorded anymore on the map.
Additionally
, the large house and its garden are replaced by a retirement home.
In contrast
, the development of new houses is massive and increasing to almost 5 times (51).
Also
, the primary school is being upgraded in size.
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Vocabulary: Replace the words stockford with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "maps" was used 3 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • aerial perspective
  • land use
  • agricultural land
  • rural
  • urban development
  • housing estate
  • residential area
  • commercial area
  • business park
  • shopping center
  • infrastructure
  • construct
  • roundabout
  • disappearance
  • green spaces
  • complexity
  • transformation
  • expansion
  • modernization
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