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The plans below show the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after it was redeveloped. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (01.03.25)

The picture illustrates the layouts of the room for training sessions designed for no more than 10
people
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 and for more than 10
people
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.
Overall
Linking Words
, both plans contain similar facilities,
such
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 as a presenter’s chair, a whiteboard, and a section for morning tea.
However
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, the arrangement of furniture differs significantly depending on the number of participants. In Plan A, which is for fewer than ten
people
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, the seats and tables are arranged in a U-shape facing the whiteboard and the presenter’s chair. The morning tea area is located at the back of the room.
This
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 layout seems to create a more focused and direct interaction between the trainer and the trainees.
By contrast
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, Plan B is for more than ten
people
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, and the furniture is rearranged to accommodate a larger group. The tables are
organized
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organised
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 in a similar U-shape but are separated into three different sections, with chairs placed around them, except for the tables on the left, which do not have chairs surrounding them. The morning tea area is moved to the corner near the entrance, leaving more space in the centre. The presenter’s chair and whiteboard remain in the same area as in Plan A, ensuring visibility for all participants.

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strength
Your answer starts clear and you show the two plans well. Keep a short overall view at the start and a short end, if you add one.
development
Link words help flow. Use simple words to show contrast and order, like 'but', 'also', 'however', 'first', 'next', 'then'.
development
Describe Plan A first then Plan B in the same order as you use in the task. Then add a short compare for both.
development
Be sure on small facts, like where the tea corner is and where chairs sit. A few small facts are good.
strategy
Try to use plain words. If a word is hard, swap to a simple one like 'room set-up' instead of 'layout' or 'facilities'.
task response
Clear overall view of both plans.
coherence
Good links to show contrast.
coherence
Sufficient detail for each plan.

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