The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The maps illustrate the improvements that have occurred in Westley in comparison to 1815.
Overall
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, the city has undergone a major transformation. More houses, buildings and amenities have been constructed throughout the years.
Additionally
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, the transport system has been extended.
However
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, green areas have been destroyed and the space has been used to introduce modern amenities. In 1815, there was only a small number of houses surrounding the town hall and the market square.
In contrast
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, there are now many accommodations with two residential areas and one housing estate. A variety of modern buildings have
also
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been constructed
such
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as the museum, hotel and sports centre.
Moreover
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, the transport system has been extended throughout the city with many new roads which give access to the modern buildings. A train station and a railway track have
also
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been introduced. The railway station is conveniently built near the road so that people can easily access the station via the road.
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Linking words: Don't use the same linking words: "also".
Vocabulary: Only 5 basic words for charts were used.
Vocabulary: Use several vocabularies to present the data in the second paragraph.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • residential area
  • amenities
  • thoroughfare
  • connectivity
  • industrial development
  • factory
  • public amenities
  • recreational facilities
  • educational facilities
  • residential expansion
  • apartment blocks
  • commercial activity
  • shopping centers
  • restaurants
  • single-family homes
  • development
  • open field
  • noticeable change
  • replacing
  • establishment
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