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The plans below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was developed in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The provided illustrations describe how the ground
floor
 of the museum changed between 1990 and 2010.
Overall
,
it is clear that
 the
floor
 had witnessed significant modernization, with an
in
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extended entrance, the relocation of some facilities, the addition of a cafe and an elevator,and the archaeology gallery being cleared to make way for service areas. First of all, one key change was the extension of the entrance, with the reception counter moved to be more adjacent to the entrance on the bottom of the
floor
.
Additionally
,there
had
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used to be nothing between
gift
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 shop and
natural
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 history room.,h
However
,in 2010, a new lift was put/built in the north-west area.
Besides
,a new cafe was added
in
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 the site of the gift shop in the north-western corner In the north-east area,the archaeology gallery was replaced by the children’s interactive zone and poster display area .
Finally
,the statue was moved from
nearby
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 the stair on the top to the middle of the
floor
.
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While the essay describes most of the changes that took place, it lacks a bit of detail regarding the exact positions of some of the new features. Try to refer explicitly to the locations (north-west, north-east, etc.) more consistently.
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There are spelling mistakes and minor grammatical errors. Proofread your work or use tools to correct common mistakes. For instance, 'witnessed' should be 'witnessed' and 'had used to' should be 'used to'.
coherence and cohesion
The essay lacks a conclusion that wraps up the summarized information thoughtfully. Adding a concluding sentence would improve the structure.
coherence and cohesion
Transitions between sentences and ideas can be smoother. Use more cohesive devices like 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' or 'moreover' to link ideas together more clearly.
task achievement
The essay does a good job of describing the main changes between 1990 and 2010.
task achievement
Clearly describes changes such as the extension of the entrance, the addition of new features like the cafe and elevator, and the relocation of the statue.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • ground floor
  • library
  • development
  • combined space
  • versatile
  • entrance
  • layout
  • restructured
  • reading/study area
  • computer area
  • technological advancements
  • digital resources
  • dedicated
  • community engagement
  • bookshelves
  • multifunctional spaces
  • media area
  • incorporating
  • information
  • entertainment resources
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