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The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.

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The maps display a public
park
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 called Grange
Park
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 when it
initially
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 opened in 1920, and how it looks now.
Overall
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, the
park
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 layout has been updated to include modern facilities, which have replaced some natural features. The updates have improved the
park
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’s accessibility and functionality. The two entrances on Arnold Avenue and
Eldon
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Street
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 have remained the same.
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, the
park
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 now has an underground car
park
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, and a
right side
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right-side
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 entrance from
Eldon
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Street
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 was constructed for car
park
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 users. Once inside the
park
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 from
Eldon
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Street
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, the central
feature
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 used to be a fountain, which has now been replaced by a rose garden surrounded by seats. To the right of the
Eldon
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Street
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 entrance, a water
feature
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 has been added, taking the place of the previous glasshouse and seating area. A café and children’s play area now occupy the space where the rose garden and water plants’ pond used to be, opposite the water
feature
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. The
park
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’s left side, which previously housed a stage for musicians, now features an
amphitheater
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amphitheatre
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. The only unchanged
feature
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 in
this
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 area is the rose garden on the Arnold Avenue side.
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task achievement
Your response to the task is very good. You have included all the important details and changes between the two maps, which shows that you thoroughly understood the requirements. To achieve an even higher score, consider adding a bit more detail about minor changes, if there are any, and connecting them smoothly with the rest of your essay.
coherence cohesion
You have structured the essay logically, and it is easy to follow the changes between the two maps. However, including a more explicit conclusion summarizing the main changes could enhance the coherence further. This will give the essay a more rounded and complete feel.
task achievement
You've done an excellent job of identifying and describing the major changes in the park. The details are specific and well-chosen.
coherence cohesion
The logical structure of the essay is strong, with a clear progression from the entrances through to the changes within the park. This makes it very easy for the reader to understand the modifications.

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    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • recreational facilities
  • landscaping
  • naturalistic
  • amenities
  • formal gardens
  • ergonomic
  • symmetric designs
  • inclusive
  • accessible
  • accommodations
  • native plant species
  • societal changes
  • visitor services
  • community events
  • evolution
  • modern playgrounds
  • wildflower meadows
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