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 maps

demontrate

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demonstrate

how a

horbour's

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harbour's

plan

have

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has

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changed from 2000 to

present

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the present

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after renovation.

Overall

Linking Words

, it is evident that

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apply

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the

porth

Correct your spelling

port

harbour has expanded

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, accomdating

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accomdating

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accommodating

the current needs, without compromising the basic amenities.

Firtly

Correct your spelling

Firstly

, extra showers and toilets have been built for the public in the present near the car park in the south-west corner.

Also

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, cafes and shops have been newly opened next to the lifeboat area and

opened

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have opened

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an additional dock.

Secondly

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, the unused castle in the south-east corner has been converted into a hotel and

changing

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the beach to their private

use

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used

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for

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privately for

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the customers staying there.

Finally

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, the Marina (private yachts) and the space for fishing boats switched places

but

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, but

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apply

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the public beach in the north-east corner, the main road, roads inside the harbour and space for passenger ferries remained the same throughout these years.

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Oct 22, 2025

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content

Make a clear intro that states the plan of the map and end with a short wrap up.

structure

Give a short list of the changes in order and show what stays the same.

content

Use only facts from the map and avoid extra details.

grammar

Check spell and grammar; fix 'porth' to 'port' and 'accomdating' to 'accommodating'.

structure

The essay uses order words like First, Second and Finally.

content

There is an idea of some growth and change in the harbour.

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Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
0
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
15
Grammar mistakes
detected issues

<4

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

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: 4.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

140 words

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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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