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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.

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The diagram illustrates the lifecycle of a butterfly.
Overall
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, the entire process includes five stages, starting from eggs and finishing with a fully grown adult butterfly.
According to
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 the picture, the butterfly’s lifecycle begins with the eggs. As the next stages of the process are completed, the egg runs and turns into a caterpillar, eating the leaves of the tree.
Then
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 when they are ready, as shown in the picture they wrap themselves in chrysalis. Eventually,after
sometime
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some time
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, they hatch from the chrysalis and
they
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apply
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undergo a transformation, they emerge from the chrysalis and turn into adults
emerges
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apply
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and after a
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while
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while,
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 they turn into an adult butterfly.

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coherence and cohesion
Enhance the logical flow of your essay by clearly linking sentences and paragraphs. Consider using more transitional phrases to guide the reader through the stages of the lifecycle.
task achievement
Clarify the transformation process in more detail. Instead of saying 'after a while they turn into an adult butterfly', specify what happens during this time.
coherence and cohesion
Make sure to proofread for any grammatical errors and phrasing issues, such as 'eventually, after sometime' (should be 'after some time'). Clear and accurate language improves comprehension.
task achievement
You provided a good overview of the lifecycle stages, capturing the essence of the process effectively.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • multi-purpose building
  • recreational facilities
  • maritime safety
  • leisure destination
  • tourism-focused
  • infrastructure improvements
  • pedestrian promenade
  • landmark
  • expanded roads
  • transport infrastructure
  • industrial use
  • cruise ship terminal
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