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

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194 words · Illustrative target band

The given plans illustrate the transformation that the Southwest Airport is bound to undergo after renovation the following year. Overall, it is apparent that the airport will be expanded with the increased number of gates to deal with the rising number of passengers. In addition, there are plans to set up more amenities for the travellers. At present, the terminal has a check-in area, a café and a walkway, while gat…

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213 words · Illustrative target band

The maps demonstrate the current plan of southwest airport and what it will look after renovations carried out next year. The present and future modifications show a stark increase in the number of gates, along with an extension of the airport from the north and east sides. To accommodate the larger area, transportation plans of the airport will also be expanded. Overall, the number of gates more than doubles, rising…

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224 words · Illustrative target band

The plans represent the site of southwest airport now and next year, after redevelopment. Overall, the gates of the airport will increase, while new facilities will be added in both the halls which will be of help to the passengers arriving or departing. The departure entrance is at left as one faces the building. Passport control and customs are shown in the terminal in both layouts, with departures on the left and …

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