Task 1 · process diagram · 18 samples

The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Ideas to explore

The clearest overall change is the rise in gate capacity from 8 gates at present to 18 after redevelopment.
The airport keeps its basic left-right arrangement: departures are on the left and arrivals on the right.
The future plan adds passenger services and replaces the walkway with a sky-train connection.

Suggested structure

Paraphrase the task and identify the airport and planned timeframe.
Give an overview of the largest changes, especially the increase in gates and added facilities.
Describe the present terminal arrangement and its connection to the gates.
Explain the future concourse shape, new services and sky-train link.
End with a concise comparison of what stays similar and what changes.

Useful vocabulary & examples

gate capacity: The number of gates an airport can provide for passengers and aircraft.
The redevelopment will increase gate capacity from 8 to 18.
branch into two arms: To divide into two extending sections from a central point.
The future concourse will branch into two arms.
baggage-drop facilities: Places where passengers can hand over checked luggage.
Baggage-drop facilities are shown in the redeveloped terminal.
sky-train connection: A train link that transports passengers between airport areas.
A sky-train connection will serve the expanded gate area.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

195 words · Illustrative target band

The given floor plans represent that how Southwest airport looks like now and that how it will be change and be constructed in the following year. In overview, the boarding area will be considerably expanded by developing 10 more gates and constructing sky train. The airport will also be more functional due to several facilities which include more services for passengers. At present, the airport has eight gates, numb…

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AI-completed learning example

213 words · Illustrative target band

The plan demonstrates the site of Southwest airport’s current situation and how it will look after development in the following year. From an overall perspective, it is clearly evident that after the development of Southwest Airport, there are some significant changes will take place such as increasement in the number of gates, new shops will be added alongside other passenger facilities. At present, the airport has …

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AI-completed learning example

176 words · Illustrative target band

The image portrays how southwest airport will be changed in the future. Overall, the airport will be undergone notable transformations, with key evidence in the expansion of some parts of airport, the introduction of new facilities. At the beginning, there is a concourse with walkway inside and surrounded by eight gates. Also, check-in and café are available in the present layout, while arrivals and departures are se…

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