The map below shows the plan of a museum in 1998 and after some changes were made in it in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The map below shows the plan of a museum in 1998 and after some changes were made in it in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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The maps illustrate how the layout of the museum changed from 1998 to 2008.
Overall
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, it is evident that the significant modifications undergone in the museum over the given period.
Furthermore
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, the new restaurant, cafe sitting area and fountains were altered,
although
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the number of permanent exhibition rooms was decreased and the location of some facilities was changed. Looking in more detail, the permanent exhibition rooms conquered almost all areas of the museum, except for the south side in 1998.
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certain rooms were demolished and replaced by facilities, including a restaurant in 2008.
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, the temporary exhibition room, which was located on the southwest side of the map, was relocated to the western. Regarding the other alterations, amenities,
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as the cafe, WC, bags and coats, and shop, moved to other places in 2008.
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, a cafe sitting area and fountains were constructed in the garden in 2008.
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, entrance/exit and ticket shop remained throughout the period.
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Vocabulary: The word "changed" was used 2 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • rectangular shape
  • central garden area
  • symmetrically arranged
  • expanded galleries
  • visitor flow management
  • temporary exhibition space
  • permanent gallery
  • visitor facilities
  • customer service focus
  • dedicated children's area
  • expanded restroom facilities
  • museum gardens
  • unoccupied outdoor space
  • shift towards long-term exhibits
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