Task 1 · map · 18 samples

The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Ideas to explore

Highlight the main transformation: a central seating and table area in the earlier plan gives way to a layout with more specialised facilities.
Compare how the east side changes from children's and adult non-fiction books plus an enquiry desk to a lecture room, an information desk, self-service machines and a café.
Track the west side from media, adult fiction and a reading room to storytelling, children's fiction, reference books and a computer room; note that the entrance stays centrally located.

Suggested structure

Introduce the two plans and give an overview of the most significant changes and any feature that remains.
Describe the earlier layout, grouping rooms by side or by upper, middle and lower sections.
Describe the current layout using the same spatial framework so the reader can compare positions.
Finish with a concise summary of how the library's range of facilities has changed.

Useful vocabulary & examples

occupy the upper-left corner: be located in the top-left part of a floor plan
The media room occupied the upper-left corner of the library.
be replaced by: be removed and have something else put in its place
The central seating area was replaced by several new facilities.
remain in the same position: stay in the location shown in the earlier plan
The entrance remains in the same position at the centre of the lower wall.
be located opposite: be positioned across from another place or feature
The enquiry desk was located opposite the reading room.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

236 words · Illustrative target band

The presented illustration of two maps does demonstrate plan of a Central bibliotheca comparing with two decades ago and now present. Overall, the library has been updated to include dedicated spaces for events and now has open space in the centre. It could be plainly viewed that the main main building of the library is arranged differently. Twenty years ago, the central area contained tables and chairs, with the ent…

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AI-completed learning example

216 words · Illustrative target band

The given floor plan displays the transformation of Central Library, a public library during the past 2 decades. Overall, the library’s layout witnessed a dramatic change in its rooms’ purpose, books’ arrangement, and furniture. To start with, the tables and chairs in the middle of the building have been removed, while two sofas have been added to the children’s area. Overall, the library has gained facilities for e…

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AI-completed learning example

224 words · Illustrative target band

Given the two maps outline the changes that have taken place following the development of a central library compared to its state 20 years ago. Overall, it is clear that the library has undergone a dramatic transformation that can provide a wider range of facilities for the user with greater versatility. In the past, it was divided into several areas for different types of books and reading. CDs, videos and computer …

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