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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The provided maps illustrate some data related to the changes that occurred in 2000 and today.
Overall
, a glance at the maps reveals significant changes connected with the castle, fishing boats and docks. Various other developments with regard to cafes and shops, showers and toilets, and public
beach
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 are evident. Now, turning to the details, the castle was converted into a hotel and the public
beach
 was transformed into a private
beach
 that belongs to the hotel. The two areas with marina and fishing boats were switched places. Today there are 2 docks
instead
 of 1 in 2000 and 2 boats. It is interesting to note that the main roads were expanded and appeared more showers and toilets today.
Also
, there are cafes
and
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shops, and lifeboats that there were not in 2000. It is worth noticing that the car park and passenger ferries have remained unchanged
as well as
 the public
beach
 in the north of the port.
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task response
The essay provides a complete and fairly clear response to the task, but could benefit from a more structured approach. Consider using separate paragraphs for different main features to improve clarity and readability.
coherence and cohesion
The logical structure is generally good, with clear comparisons and contrasts. However, the introduction could be more specific, and a concluding sentence summarizing the main changes would enhance coherence.
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Some details are effectively highlighted, but the essay could be improved by consistently sticking to the third-person perspective and avoiding vague statements like 'it is interesting to note.' Instead, describe the changes clearly and precisely.
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The main features and changes are identified and compared effectively.
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The essay provides relevant and specific examples, which helps in understanding the changes described in the maps.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • harbour (or harbor)
  • docks
  • shipping lanes
  • warehouses
  • recreational areas
  • infrastructure
  • additions
  • removals
  • facilities
  • environmental sustainability
  • economic impact
  • local community
  • capacity
  • technological advancements
  • industrial shipping
  • recreational use
  • surrounding infrastructure
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