The plans below show a harbor in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps give the information about the significant changes of the Porth Harbor between 2000 and the present day. At first glance, we can see some obvious improvements have occurred today.

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, other areas haven’t changed at all.

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considerable changes can be seen in the southeastern area, slight developments took

places

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to the west and the north side of the port. It is

interestingly

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to note that the fishing boats and marina (private yacht) have swapped their locations,

cause

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the marina (private yacht) has taken a more convenient space than before.

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, the dock and the shower & toilets expanded,

another

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and another

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building

established

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near

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its original place, respectively.

About facilities

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which are cafés and shops

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been built right next to the lifeboat. Another noticeable change was in the southeastern of the map. The old castle (disused)

demolished

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was demolished

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and converted into a hotel. Now the beach, which was public in 2000, has been private property of the hotel and

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only allowed by the hotel guests.

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Ensure to clearly introduce the topic and include a brief conclusion to summarize your points.

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Improve the logical flow between paragraphs. Consider using more linking words or cohesive devices.

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Provide more specific examples to support the changes mentioned.

task achievement

You effectively identified the major changes in the harbor layout from 2000 to today.

coherence cohesion

Your essay shows awareness of both areas with no change and those with significant improvements.

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Sentence 2 - Example
Sentence 3 - Discussion
Sentence 4 - Conclusion

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Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
Sentence 2 - Example
Sentence 3 - Discussion
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Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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meeting the goal of 7 or more
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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
10
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<4

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

3 paragraphs

168 words

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The plans below show a harbor in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Fully explain your ideas

Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam’’ How true do you think this statement is? What are measures can the government take to discourage people from using their cars?

These days the majority of employers require good social skills. While these social skills could improve employee management and bring effective networking, these could social skills could not determine exact qualification and abilities. What extent do you agree or disagree?

At present the mass media is very influential, and the lives of many people are affected by the news. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?

"Tourism is always a force for good which enables people of different countries to understand each other." To what extent do you agree with this idea? You should give reasons for your answer. and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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