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

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set up of a university and the way it is going to appear following a planned expansion.
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, what stands out from the plans is that the
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is planned to become an entirely indoor facility since extensions are
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to the east and
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, which will supplant the
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outdoor courts. At present, the
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houses an entrance area with a reception, to the east and
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of which are doorways which lead to the sitting area and changing rooms respectively. These flank a
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pool, and north of
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is a gym. Outdoor courts
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to the east and
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of
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. After the redevelopment, the entrance area will accommodate a
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to the
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south-western
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corner and a cafe in the
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of the corner, and these will back on to new changing rooms.
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the western outdoor court will have been replaced by a leisure pool, the eastern court will have been turned into
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hall
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of two new dance studios.
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, the gym will have been extended
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eastward
toward these.
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Ensure that all features of the diagrams are accurately described and compared. Include measurements and relative positions for clarity.
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Use a variety of cohesive devices to structure your response effectively. This will guide the reader through your description without confusion.
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Make sure to have a clear introductory sentence that sets the context for the diagrams, and a concluding sentence that summarizes the main changes or developments.

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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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