Task 1 · map · 18 samples

Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village.

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Ideas to explore

  • Summarise the overall pattern: the village grew substantially between 1868 and 1994.
  • Compare the stages of expansion: early development was limited, followed by growth around the centre and later in several outlying areas.
  • Mention transport changes accurately: the railway was built in 1909 and the motorway in 1970; the park and golf course remained a prominent mapped feature.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the map, location and time span.
  2. Give an overview of the main expansion and transport-related changes.
  3. Describe the earliest period and development up to 1922.
  4. Compare the 1922–1970 and 1970–1994 periods, including the directions of later growth.
  5. Finish with a brief summary of the village’s expansion and continuing park and golf course.
Useful vocabulary & examples
built-up area
Land covered by buildings and developed settlement.

The built-up area was limited in the earliest period.

spread around the centre
Expanded outward in places close to the central area.

Development spread around the centre between 1883 and 1922.

in several separate areas
In a number of distinct locations rather than one continuous zone.

From 1970 to 1994, development appeared in several separate areas.

transport links
Routes or services that connect places, such as railways and motorways.

The map shows the railway and motorway as important transport links.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

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The provided maps illustrate the significant growth and development of the village of Chorleywood over a 126-year period, from 1868 to 1994. Overall, it is clear that the village expanded substantially as transport infrastructure was improved, with four distinct periods of development shown on the map. In 1868, Chorleywood was a small settlement located next to the main road in the western part of the area. Between 1…

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The map illustrates the development of the village of Chorleywood, whose population experienced a steady increase between 1868 and 1994. The map highlights key stages of growth, including the construction of roads, railways, and other infrastructure over this period. Overall, the village expanded significantly over this period, transforming from a small rural area into a well-connected settlement. The earliest built-…

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The map illustrates the growth and development of Chorleywood village near London from 1868 to 1994. Overall, the village experienced significant expansion, with developments primarily occurring along the main roads and around the railway and the newly built motorway. Furthermore, the village underwent continuous development primarily in four distinct periods, marked by shifts in growth over time. In 1868, developmen…

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