Task 1 · map · 18 samples

The plan below shows a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian university.

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Ideas to explore

  • Compare the rooms’ capacities, dimensions and weekly prices as the main overview features.
  • Describe what the rooms share, including their 6-metre width, bathroom position and kitchenette.
  • Contrast the furnishing: two beds, two desks and a central dining set in the larger room versus one bed and one desk in the single room.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the two plans and identify their occupants.
  2. Give an overview of the main contrasts in size, furnishing and rent.
  3. Compare the dimensions, including the shared width and different depths.
  4. Describe shared facilities and then the distinctive furniture in each room.
  5. Conclude with the relationship between capacity, space and weekly price.
Useful vocabulary & examples
room layout
the way furniture and facilities are arranged in a room

The two-person room has a more elaborate layout, with a central dining area.

measures 2.5 metres deep
has a depth of 2.5 metres

The single room measures 2.5 metres deep.

weekly rent
the amount paid to use accommodation for one week

The weekly rent is $350 for the room for two people.

by contrast
used to introduce a difference between two things

By contrast, the single room contains only one bed and one study desk.

Sample answers

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The diagram below illustrates the accommodation services available for students at universities in Australia. The first option shows a room designed for two occupants, while the second option represents a room meant for a single individual. Overall, there is a significant difference between the two options. The room for two residents is notably more complex, with two beds and two study desks, as well as a central tab…

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The diagrams compare the layout and weekly costs of a two-person room and a single room for students at an Australian university. From a general perspective, both rooms share similar facilities and basic furniture for living activities. Nevertheless, the room for two people is significantly larger, better equipped, and costlier. It is also more appropriate for students sharing accommodation, while the single room is …

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194 words · Illustrative target band

The diagrams provided illustrate the floor plans and associated costs of two distinct types of student accommodation at an Australian university: a shared room suitable for two occupants and a private room designed for a single resident. It is evident that the shared room is priced higher than the private room, yet it offers a larger floor area and more furnishings. The shared accommodation measures 6 metres by 4 met…

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