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Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The provided map describes information on the layout of the city of Brandfield with 2 sites proposed as a new shopping
mall
area
. As is shown by the map, the first prepared
area
 for a new
mall
located
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is located in
north
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the north
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 of the city,
while
 the other is suggested in the southeast. Looking in more detail,
for
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the first
area
 called S1,
it
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should be surrounded by 4 things
such
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as road in the north,
river
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the river
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in
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 the west side, the railway in the south, and
housing
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a housing
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 estate in the west.
On the other hand
,
S2
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the S2
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 site is located next to
railway
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the railway
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 along the
north to west
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 side,
while
 the
others
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other
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 side
are
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 bordered
with
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 city roads.
In addition
, we should
realized
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 that
S2
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the S2
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area
are
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 near to the industrial estate so it is not that suitable for the government to
builds
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 a new
mall
 there.
However
, the new
mall
 should
be build
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 in another
area
 that
have
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 been
purposed
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 simply because the
area
 is more fit.
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task achievement
Try to provide more specific details about each site, such as distances or notable landmarks that are nearby. This will enhance the completeness of your response.
coherence cohesion
Ensure you have a clearly defined conclusion in which you summarize your main points. This will make your essay feel more complete and coherent.
task achievement
Elaborate on why you think one site is more suitable than the other by discussing potential benefits or drawbacks in greater detail. This will strengthen your argument and make your ideas clearer.
coherence cohesion
You have made a good effort to provide a clear and organized description of the two proposed sites for the new shopping mall.
task achievement
Your essay demonstrates an understanding of how to compare different features of the two sites.

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