1.The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.

1.The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
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The diagram shows the current layout of a public library and how it looked 20 years ago.
It is clear that
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the
overall
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layout of the library remains the same, with three main areas on either side of the entrance. The most striking change would be the changes in the purpose of each
area
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and the removal of tables and chairs in the main hall. Twenty years ago, upon entering the library, there was a large hall with tables and chairs in the
center
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, but they have now been removed. On the left of the entrance, there used to be a reading
room
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with access to newspapers and magazines, but now it has been converted into a computer
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. Next to
this
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room
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used to be a large
area
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dedicated to adult fiction
books
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;
however
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, in the present map,
this
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area
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has been reduced in size and showcases reference
books
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. The
last
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room
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on the left of the map was once dedicated to CDs, videos, and computer games; now, it has been expanded to hold storytelling events and house a collection of children’s fiction
books
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, with seating nearby. On the right of the map, next to the entrance, there used to be an enquiry desk where people could buy tickets and return
books
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, but now it has been converted into a café. Next to the café, twenty years ago, there was a large
area
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for adult non-fiction
books
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; at present,
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area
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showcases fiction
books
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for adults and an information desk has been added
along with
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three self-service machines. A new lecture
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has replaced the
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which was once a
room
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for children’s
books
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.
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Common mistake: Your writing should be 150-250 words.
Vocabulary: Replace the words area, room, books with synonyms.
Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "shows" in your introduction.
Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "undefined" in your introduction.
Vocabulary: The word "tables" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "map" was used 3 times.
Vocabulary: The word "present" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "change" was used 2 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • floor plan
  • layout
  • shelving
  • reading area
  • reference section
  • encyclopedias
  • dictionaries
  • circulation desk
  • transactions
  • digital media
  • computer stations
  • multimedia rooms
  • café area
  • social environment
  • leisure-friendly
  • expanded reading areas
  • user experience
  • comfortable seating
  • children's section
  • engage younger readers
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