The plans below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was developed in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The two maps illustrate the modifications that took place
in
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the ground floor of the library between 2001 and 2009.
Overall
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,
it is clear that
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the library became more modern and better equipped, with the addition of several new facilities
such
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as computers and
children’s
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a children’s
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area. In 2001, the library had a few
section
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sections
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of books.
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, large self-help and history sections were located in the East
and
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, and
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the fiction books
was
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were
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in
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the
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apply
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top.
In
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the right side, there was a newspaper and periodicals section
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replaced by films and DVDS.
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, small tables were in the middle of the area, which
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by large ones by 2009. By 2009, the fiction part was moved to the left and became small with other new sections
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, namely
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law, kitchen, and economics.
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, the children’s books and the children’s area were introduced on the Northern
side
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side,
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where the fiction used to be.
Computers
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Computer
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service was added next to the films and DVDS section.
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Finally
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the entrance, librarian’s desk and the stairs remained unchanged in the Southern part.

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task response
Give a clear start that tells what the maps show and the main changes.
grammar
Fix care rules: use plural 'sections', 'were' not 'was' and keep directions simple and correct.
coherence
Use a plan: intro, 2001 part, 2009 part, short final line. Use linking words to show time and change.
accuracy
Be careful with map facts; be clear about left/right and north/south and correct terms.
task response
There is an overall view and some key change points given.
coherence
The writer uses time words like 'In 2001' and 'By 2009' to show changes.
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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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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
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    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • ground floor
  • library
  • development
  • combined space
  • versatile
  • entrance
  • layout
  • restructured
  • reading/study area
  • computer area
  • technological advancements
  • digital resources
  • dedicated
  • community engagement
  • bookshelves
  • multifunctional spaces
  • media area
  • incorporating
  • information
  • entertainment resources
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