IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Example 3: Civic Centre – Map

Ruben Smith

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Updated On Nov 06, 2022

Sample Answer

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Maps or diagrams are a description task that will come across in the IELTS. For this question type, you must describe in brief a presented map or diagram. To do so, begin by analyzing the question and identifying the main features of the diagram. Draft and introduction, followed by an overview of the main characteristics of the image. Then you may finally add the essential details.

The civic centre will be planned to change. There are two maps: one is the existing and the other is the plan for new. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and compare the two maps.

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Sample Answer

The two maps illustrate the changes that need to be made in the civic centre. The first map shows the present status of the civic centre and the second map shows the suggested changes that need to be implemented.

In general, the overall structure of the civic centre will remain the same with few alterations suggested in the second map.

According to the second map, the car parking in the upper left corner will be demolished and a theatre will be built in its place. The car parking space in the upper right corner will be converted into a hotel and restaurant. The library will be removed and the exhibition hall will move from the lower-left corner to the lower right corner. The council office will be shifted from the lower central area to the lower-left corner and in place of the old council office, open park and underground parking will be constructed. Lastly, most of the area in the civic centre undergo modification except the concert hall and shopping centre.

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