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

  1. Paraphrase the task and identify the airport and planned timeframe.
  2. Give an overview of the largest changes, especially the increase in gates and added facilities.
  3. Describe the present terminal arrangement and its connection to the gates.
  4. Explain the future concourse shape, new services and sky-train link.
  5. 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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The plans illustrate how reconstruction in the next year will change the appearance of Southwest Airport compared to its present condition. Overall, the total number of gates, as well as the departure and arrival areas, will be increased. New facilities such as car hire places, ATMs, shops, and sky trains will be introduced, and the central walkway will be replaced by a sky-train link. At present, the airport has a c…

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187 words · Illustrative target band

The diagram illustrates the differences between the present and the planned layout of a Southwest airport following extensive renovations. Overall, significant changes are expected, particularly the addition of multiple gates and modern facilities. Notably, the passport control areas will remain in their current positions. Moving to the southern side of the airport, the entrances for departures and arrivals will rema…

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203 words · Illustrative target band

The map illustrates the changes that will take place at Southwest Airport from the present to the following year after an upgrade. Overall, the airport will be expanded with more facilities and an improved transportation system to enhance customer service. Currently, the airport layout features a walkway entrance leading to eight gates. Further down, it is divided into two sections: departures on the left and arrival…

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