The plans below show a small theatre In 2010, and the same theatre in 2012.

The two maps illustrate the layout of a theatre in 2010 and how it was redesigned in 2008.
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, the stage space was enlarged and several facilities,
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as a restaurant and a corridor, were introduced to improve the visitor experience. In 2010, the theatre consisted mainly of an auditorium, which was placed at the centre of the building. Behind the backstage of viewers' seats, the registration hall was placed , including the admin office and ticket office on the left-hand side of the entrance door, and there was a small cafe on the right-hand side of the main gate.
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, in 2012, major changes had taken place in the structure of the building. The auditorium area remained the same size in the same location. Regarding the stage, which was significantly increased in detention. The corridor was built backstage of the concert area.
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, the dressing room and showers took the place of the storage, which was removed to the east side of the scene. On the registration area, for admin office was constructed new room opposite the showers section.
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of a small cafe, the restaurant was open to raise the number , and the ticket counter took its place.

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Task response
Plan your answer. Start with a short look at what the maps show, then talk about 2010 and 2012 in order. Keep one idea per part.
Coherence and cohesion
Be sure to tell what was kept the same and what was added or moved. Use simple linking words like first, next, then, but, and also.
Strength
The text shows there is an idea of change over time.
Strength
An overview sentence is present.
Fully explain your ideas

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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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