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he plans show Ashford in 2010 and Ashford now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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The map illustrates
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 a
city
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, Ashford in 2010 and at present.
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it is clear that
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, as compared to the past, the
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 has now become more advanced, with more housing facilities and newly opened sites for recreation.
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, proper connectivity to the
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 for its inhabitants has been established. In the past, the eastern side of Ashford was separated from the main
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, and the only way of travel was by ferry, crossing river Tam,
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, at present a new bridge has been built to ensure proper travel to the
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. The earlier ferry docking stations were demolished and replaced with a new bridge. With the rise in population, more
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houses and buildings have been constructed. Towards the southern side of the housing facilities, a new road has been built, leading to a newly opened yacht marina.
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, efforts have been made to increase the green space, with more trees being planted on the western side as you drive towards the
city
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task response
Ensure that your essay directly addresses the main features of the maps presented, highlighting changes and developments with specific examples.
coherence and cohesion
Organize your essay more effectively by separating descriptions of the city in 2010 and the present into clear, distinct paragraphs. This helps in enhancing the essay's coherence.
coherence and cohesion
Incorporate a wider range of linking words and phrases to better connect ideas and sections of your essay for improved cohesion.
task response
You have provided a clear overall summary of the changes in Ashford, successfully capturing the general trend of development and improvements.
coherence and cohesion
Your introduction and conclusion are present and effectively frame the content of your essay, contributing to its overall structure.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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