The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024.
Sample Response
The maps illustrate the current layout of the village of Bunboroughcurrent map of the village Bunborough and the proposed layout for the areaplanned map of the village in 2024. Overall, the village is set to develop with better infrastructure and more amenities for visitorsattractions for tourists visiting the village.
Transport in the village is set to improve and the village housing will be reorganized. A new railway track is planned to be constructed which stretches from the south near Lynwich northwards towardsstretches from down near Lynwich, to up north towards Bunborough village, after which it continues toward the northnorht-eastern direction. Along with this, a new road is to be constructedpaved. This provides another connection from Bunborough to the road that travels towards Lynwich. The two houses between the river and the road areis set to be relocated to the north of the main roadreconstructed above the road to make way for the railway track; additionally, a new seventh housetrack, a new seventh house is to be constructed as well.
In terms of tourism, there will be significant developmentsmassive improvements to the village. The fishing port piers will be replacedTwo fishing ports will be replaced by a long promenade. Furthermore, two new hotels are planned to be built, one near the promenade, the other adjacent to the road near the beachthe other near the beach.
Why this response received Band 7.0
The response effectively covers the main map transformations with a clear overall overview and logical thematic organization. However, minor grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement, and minor typos slightly lower the control of language. To improve, focus on double-checking grammatical accuracy and refining map-specific prepositional accuracy.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
The essay presents a clear overview and successfully identifies key changes in transport, housing, and tourist facilities across both maps.
Ensure all notable map details, such as explicitly mentioning the new train station along the railway line, are reported precisely.
Coherence and Cohesion
Information is logically organized into paragraph topics with clear progression and appropriate linking phrases.
Vary cohesive markers further to connect specific map locations and sequence development steps smoothly.
Lexical Resource
A good range of vocabulary suited to describing map changes is used, such as 'reconstructed' and 'promenade'.
Proofread carefully to eliminate minor spelling slips like 'norht-eastern'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A variety of complex sentences and passive constructions are used accurately overall, though minor subject-verb agreement errors occur.
Check subject-verb agreement in complex sentences, ensuring plural subjects like 'houses' take plural verbs.
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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024.
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