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Writing Samples
Band 2

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

The map compares the structure of the harbour in 2000 and how it is built today.
Overall
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,many units have been added and replaced,
such
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 as the cafes and shops,
in addition
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 to the showers and toilets breathe hotel ,and numerous number of
boats
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. On the western
side
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, the harbour in 2000
consists
Wrong verb form
consisted
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 of one shower and toilet space.
Tow
Use the right word
Two
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 car parks are private
marina
Fix the agreement mistake
marinas
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 for yachts and one fishing
boats
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space
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apply
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.
However
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, things have changed since 2000. The western
side
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 now contains a double of the shower and toilet units next to the car parking area. The fishing boat space and the marine have switched places. On the north eastern
side
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, only one dock is placed between the
boats
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, but today another dock
have
Correct subject-verb agreement
has
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 been added near it
as a result
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to
Change preposition
of
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 the increasing number of
boats
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. In the south eastern
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side
Add a comma
side,
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 a new spot for cafes and shops
have
Correct subject-verb agreement
has
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 been added
,
Punctuation problem
;
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in addition
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, the disused castle has been replaced with a new hotel.

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grammar
Fix grammar and spelling mistakes. Use the right verb form and make plurals match.
coherence
Use clear topic sentences in each paragraph and connect ideas with simple linking words.
task response
Describe the features in a clear order. Stick to the facts shown on the map and avoid extra ideas.
vocabulary
Use simple, common words and avoid hard phrases. Check word choice so it is easy to understand.
task response
The idea of comparing 2000 and today is clear.
coherence
There is a basic layout with an overall idea given at the start.

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  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • harbour (or harbor)
  • docks
  • shipping lanes
  • warehouses
  • recreational areas
  • infrastructure
  • additions
  • removals
  • facilities
  • environmental sustainability
  • economic impact
  • local community
  • capacity
  • technological advancements
  • industrial shipping
  • recreational use
  • surrounding infrastructure
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