The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Both plans below
presents
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how Southwest Airport is now and how it will be after development next year compared between Check-in, Cafe, Walkway,
Gates
, etc.
Overall
, in the
future
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the number of
gates
will increase, and there will be more facilities, like: ATM, Shops
, Car
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and car
hire, Bag drop. On the
one
hand, Walkways will turn into Sky
train
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, now there are eight
gates
, after development there will be eighteen
gates
,
also
in future
in
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the Arrivals side there will be
one
ATM and
one
Car hire.
On the other hand
, now
in
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the departures
side
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there is only
one
cafe next there will be another
one
in
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the Arrival side,
also
in future there will be shops after Check-in
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task achievement
Your essay includes the main features and changes between the two airport plans, but it requires more detailed descriptions and clearer comparisons. Incorporate more specific details and make sure to cover all relevant aspects of the plans.
coherence cohesion
Your essay structure needs improvement. Start with a clear introduction and a well-defined conclusion to frame your discussion. Also, make sure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea.
coherence cohesion
Try to use linking words and phrases to enhance the logical flow of your essay. This will make it easier to follow your arguments and points.
coherence cohesion
Avoid listing information in a mechanical way. Instead, integrate the details smoothly into your essay while making logical connections between points.
task achievement
Your essay covers the main features and changes between the current and future plans of the Southwest Airport.
task achievement
You have identified several key changes, like the addition of new gates and facilities such as ATMs and shops.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • infrastructure
  • terminal
  • runway
  • refurbishment
  • redevelopment
  • amenities
  • car park
  • hangar
  • concourse
  • public transport hub
  • access roads
  • boarding gates
  • check-in desk
  • baggage claim
  • departure lounge
  • observation deck
  • duty-free shopping
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