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Band 6

The plans below show a city centre before and how it looks now.

The two maps illustrate the layout of a
city
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 centre in 1950 and its current appearance, highlighting the major changes that have occurred over time.
Overall
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, the
city
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 centre has undergone significant development, with the most notable changes being the transformation of central space into residential areas, the addition of two lakes, and the expansion of road infrastructure. Meanwhile, some features,
such
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 as the airport in the eastern part, have remained unchanged. In 1950, the business district occupied the central part of the
city
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. To the north, there was a residential complex,
while
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 a government building was located on the southern side, accessible via a bridge crossing the river. A river flowed through the western side of the map, and the airport was situated in the east. At present, the central business district has been replaced by a large residential area, likely to accommodate a growing population. Two lakes have been added between the new housing units, providing recreational or aesthetic value. New roads have been constructed, improving connectivity across the
city
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. The original bridge still exists but appears to have been shifted slightly to the south.
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, a dam has been built near the airport, which itself has not changed in location or structure.

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conclusion
Make sure to include a clear conclusion that summarizes the main changes.
cohesion
Use linking words like 'firstly', 'next', and 'finally' for better flow.
task achievement
Try to include more specific examples from the maps to support your points more clearly.
task response
You provided a clear overview of the main changes in the city centre.
coherence
The description of the maps is logical and easy to follow.

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    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • 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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  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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