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IELTS Maps

Total questions: 131

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Several changes took place ___ the town of Northgate.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

on

2.

North of the town, there is a lake surrounded ___ trees

a)

in

b)

of

c)

by

3.

A number of new houses were built ___ the railway line.

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

on

4.

There was a large industrial area located ___ the north.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

at

5.

A new railway was constructed which ran ___ north to south.

a)

from

b)

at

c)

in

6.

Two new hotels were erected ___ the banks of the river.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

on

7.

A large number of new villas were built ___ the sea.

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

to

8.

A yachting club was set up ___ the shores of the lake.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

at

9.

A number of wind turbines were placed in the sea, just ___ the coastline

a)

on

b)

off

c)

to

10.

The large house has been ___ a retirement home.

a)

demolished with

b)

cut down by

c)

converted into

d)

knocked down

11.

...........the 1986 map, there was more farmland and less housing.

a)

In addition

b)

Concerning

c)

Regard

d)

Past

12.

Regarding the present map, a car park...

a)

has been constructed next to the hotel.

b)

was constructed next to the hotel.

c)

will be constructed next to the hotel.

d)

constructing next to the hotel

13.

In the present, the school has been ___ with two new building.

a)

demolished

b)

extended

c)

replaced

d)

cut down

14.

The fish market ____ apartments.

a)

was converted into

b)

has been replaced with

c)

was demolished by

d)

has been cut down by

15.

The cafe currently.....

a)

remains the same

b)

remained the same

c)

remaining the same

d)

same remains

16.

Several changes took place ___ the town of Northgate.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

on

d)

with

17.

North of the town, there is a lake surrounded ___ trees.

a)

in

b)

of

c)

by

d)

to

18.

be flattened = ?

a)

be established

b)

be knocked down

c)

be cut down

d)

be upgraded

19.

be knocked down = ?

a)

be turned down

b)

be destroyed

c)

be pull down

d)

be put down

20.

be enlarged = ?

a)

be put up

b)

be demolished

c)

be expended

d)

be extended

21.

be transformed into = ?

a)

be erected to

b)

be removed by

c)

be turned into

d)

be moved into

22.

Choose the right answer

a)

The maps depict the changes that occurred at Templeton, a beach resort, between 2000 and 2013.

b)

The maps show how Templeton, a seaside resort, changed between 2000 and 2013.

c)

The maps depict how a beach resort called Templeton has changed since 2000.

23.

Choose the right answer

Overall, .......... during the period.

a)

the area had become more industrial and modern

b)

considerably more trees had been planted

c)

many facilities had been constructed

24.

Choose the right answer

The houses in the southern part ... by 2013.

a)

had sprung up

b)

had been demolished

c)

had been knocked down

d)

had been constructed

25.

Choose the right answer

From 2000 to 2013, the number of blocks of flats...

a)

decreased significantly

b)

increased considerably

c)

remained constant

26.

Choose the right answer

One development of Templeton was the construction of the new railway stretching ...

a)

from East to West

b)

from North to South

27.

Choose the right answer

The school in the north...

a)

remained unchanged

b)

remained untouched

c)

was removed

d)

was unchanged

28.

Choose the right answer

The woodland to the south east of the the bridges ...

a)

was restored

b)

replaced the factory

c)

made way for the a factory

d)

was replaced by a factory

29.

Choose the right answer

By 2013, ......... a ferry terminal in south-east Templeton.

a)

there was not

b)

there had been

c)

a new feature had been

30.

Choose the right answer

Houses near the original railway........ to give way to a new industrial area.

a)

were constructed

b)

torn down

c)

demolished

d)

were knocked down

31.

Choose the right answer

The most noticeable is that most of the woodland ...

a)

was conserved

b)

replaced housing and industrial facilities

c)

was replaced by housing and industrial facilities

d)

was cleared

32.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

All of the farmland has been cleared to make way for new housing.

b)

Most of the farmland was destroyed to make way for new housing.

c)

The farmland is deleted to make way for new housing.

d)

The farmland has been cancelled to make way for new housing.

33.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The primary school has been expanded on the east side.

b)

The primary school was expanded on the east side.

c)

The primary school is big now.

d)

The primary school has received a massive expansion.

34.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The gardens have been removed with the large house converted into a retirement home.

b)

The gardens were removed in 1986.

c)

The gardens were closed due to high maintenance costs.

d)

The gardens have been relocated to an area outside the town.

35.

Which sentence is NOT appropriate for IELTS Writing Task 1?

a)

Due to considerable investment, the town has grown rapidly.

b)

Despite considerable changes, the post office has remained in the same location.

c)

The number of residential properties in the town has increased significantly.

d)

There are no longer any shops within the town.

36.

Which sentence best describes the two maps?

a)

The island was largely uninhabited before the development.

b)

The island has greatly expanded in size since the development.

c)

The island has undergone some minor improvements.

d)

The island remains largely unchanged despite the investment.

37.

Which sentence best describes the two maps?

a)

A pier has been constructed on the south side of the island.

b)

Watersports facilities have been added to the island.

c)

The island is now an exclusive location for the rich and famous.

d)

New beaches have been artificially added around the island.

38.

Which sentence best describes the two maps?

a)

The eastern side of the island has been left untouched.

b)

The eastern side of the island will be the site of a waterpark.

c)

The eastern side of the island now has a designated swimming area.

d)

The eastern side of the island has an artificial beach.

39.

Which sentence is NOT suitable for IELTS Writing task 1?

a)

The addition of accommodation has boosted the local economy.

b)

15 holiday homes have been constructed on the island.

c)

The most significant change to the island has been the addition of accommodation.

d)

Before the development, there was no accommodation available to visitors to the island.

40.

Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.

a)

The proposed development will drastically transform the town centre.

b)

The proposed development has drastically transformed the town centre.

c)

The proposed development drastically transformed the town centre.

d)

The proposed development is drastically transforming the town centre.

41.

Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.

a)

Once complete, the development will see the addition of new housing.

b)

Once complete, the development will see the addition of a number of new shops.

c)

Once complete, the development will see the expansion of the park and school.

d)

Once complete, the development will see the addition of several leisure facilities.

42.

Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.

a)

The redevelopment includes plans to add a ring road to the town.

b)

The redevelopment includes plans to reduce traffic congestion.

c)

The redevelopment includes plans to construct a new school.

d)

The redevelopment includes plans to demolish a considerable amount of housing.

43.

Which sentence should not be written for IELTS Writing Part 1?

a)

Local residents are displeased about the destruction of the countryside the development will bring.

b)

Local residents will have access to a new shopping centre as part of the redevelopment.

c)

Local residents will only be able to access the town centre on foot.

d)

Local residents will live within walking distance of all the new facilities.

44.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The area has been transformed from an industrial district to a residential and commercial one.

b)

The area has undergone some minor changes as a result of the development.

c)

The area has been transformed by the addition of a ferry terminal.

d)

The area has now become much greener.

45.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The piers, formerly used to receive commercial vessels, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.

b)

The piers, formerly used to receive private yachts, have now been replaced by a commercial dock.

c)

The piers, formerly used to receive passenger ferries, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.

d)

The piers, formerly used to as part of a covert smuggling operation, have now been replaced by legitimate local businesses.

46.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The piers, formerly used to receive commercial vessels, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.

b)

The piers, formerly used to receive private yachts, have now been replaced by a commercial dock.

c)

The piers, formerly used to receive passenger ferries, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.

d)

The piers, formerly used to as part of a covert smuggling operation, have now been replaced by legitimate local businesses.

47.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been demolished and replaced with a hotel and apartment blocks.

b)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been converted into a hotel and apartment blocks.

c)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been redesigned as a hotel and apartment blocks.

d)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been relocated further along the coast..

48.

Which sentence should NOT be used in an IELTS Writing Task 1 response?

a)

The addition of the pleasure boat marina has attracted a large number of playboy millionaires to the area.

b)

The pleasure boat marina is located adjacent to the hotel.

c)

The pleasure boat marina contains three piers in contrast to the previous four for commercial shipping.

d)

The pleasure boat marina lies just to the east of one of the new park areas.

49.

North of the town, there is a lake surrounded ___ trees

a)

in

b)

of

c)

by

50.

Several changes took place ___ the town of Northgate.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

on

51.

A number of new houses were built ___ the railway line.

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

on

52.

A new railway was constructed which ran ___ north to south.

a)

from

b)

at

c)

in

53.

Two new hotels were erected ___ the banks of the river.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

on

54.

A large number of new villas were built ___ the sea.

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

to

55.

A yachting club was set up ___ the shores of the lake.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

at

56.

A number of wind turbines were placed in the sea, just ___ the coastline

a)

on

b)

off

c)

to

57.

Construct = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

58.

spring up = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

59.

put up = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

60.

erect = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

61.

demolish = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

62.

flatten = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

63.

knock down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

64.

tear down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

65.

chop down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

66.

alter = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

67.

enlarge = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

68.

expand = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

69.

transform into = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

70.

turn into = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

71.

reduce in size = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

72.

relocate = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

73.

The rose garden has been................................by the art gallery.

a)

removed

b)

replaced

c)

transformed

74.

Cinema 2 in the top-left corner has been (a)   to the east of the cinema.

75.

This is a(n)...............................

a)

agricultural land

b)

residential area

c)

industrial zone

76.

Another major change to the town is the (a)   of the bank in the south-east.

77.

The map has seen the (a)   of the road.

78.

Another notable change is the (a)   of the restaurant to make way for a bank and a park.

79.

A new fishing port has been constructed ______ the north end of the road.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

to

80.

A new fishing port has been constructed ______ the northwest corner of the map.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

to

81.

The shop _______ located in the north, but now it _______ demolished. (Separate your answers with a comma. e.g. dogs, cats)

(a)  

82.

(a)   next to the pier in the past, the coffee has been now demolished.

83.

A new row of shops have been built (a)   (near) the beach.

84.

A new shopping center has been built, and a car park has also been constructed ______.

a)

nearby

b)

nearby it

c)

in the proximity to this shopping center

d)

in the proximity of this shopping center.

e)

in close proximity to this shopping center

85.

A car park was in the south of the shopping center. = In the south of the shopping center, there (a)   a car park.

86.

A new fishing port has been constructed ______ the North.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

to

87.

A new fishing port has been constructed ______ the north end of the road.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

to

88.

A new fishing port has been constructed ______ the northwest corner of the map.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

to

89.

The new shop ______ in the north of the town.

a)

situated

b)

located

c)

is situated

d)

is located

90.

The shop _______ located in the north, but now it _______ demolished. (Separate your answers with a comma. e.g. dogs, cats)

(a)  

91.

(a)   next to the pier in the past, the coffee has been now demolished.

92.

The coffee shop has been (a)   a swimming pool.

93.

A new row of shops have been built (a)   (near) the beach.

94.

A new shopping center has been built, and a car park has also been constructed ______.

a)

nearby

b)

nearby it

c)

in the proximity to this shopping center

d)

in the proximity of this shopping center.

e)

in close proximity to this shopping center

95.

A car park was in the south of the shopping center. = In the south of the shopping center (a)   a car park.

96.

The forest has been demolished. The shop has been removed, too. = Just as (a)   .

97.

The north part of the town has been changed a lot, but the south part has remained unchanged. = (a)   , the south part has remained unchanged.

98.

The forest has been demolished. The shop has been removed, too. = (a)   the forest, the shop has also been removed.

99.

The forest has been demolished. The shop has been removed, too. = The forest has been demolished. (a)   , the shop has been removed.

100.

The north part of the town has been changed a lot, but the south part has remained unchanged. = The north part of the town has been changed a lot. (a)   , the south part has remained unchanged.

101.

The shopping mall has been expanded significantly. = (a)   expansion.

102.

The shopping mall has been expanded to the west. = The shopping mall has been expanded (a)   .

103.

The carpark has been replaced by the park. = The park has (a)   of the carpark.

104.

The map shows how the shopping center has changed after the development. = The map shows how the shopping center has (a)   after the development.

105.

The map shows how the shopping center has changed after the development. = The map shows how the shopping center has (a)   after the development.

106.

The map shows how the shopping center has completely changed after the development. = The map shows how the shopping center has (a)   after the development.

107.

The building has been changed a little to make more room for the office. = The building has been (a)   to make more room for the office.

108.

The building has been improved to make more room for the office. = The building has been (a)   to make more room for the office.

109.

The office building has been turned into an apartment building. = The office building has been (a)   an apartment building.

110.

According to the future plan, the northern part of the town will ............ (Tick ALL correct answers)

a)

be unchanged

b)

remain unchanged

c)

be remained unchanged

d)

unchanged

111.

According to the future plan, the northern part of the town will (a)   (3 words, = remain unchanged)

112.

According to the future plan, a new car park (a)   (=is going to be built) in the north.

113.

The village used to be (a)   by only small path. Now there is a highway that connects the village with the city center.

114.

The yard which used to be (a)   for children's playground is now for parking.

115.

A new car park is now situated ___________ of the map.

a)

at the right top corner

b)

in the right top corner

c)

at the top right corner

d)

in the top right corner

116.

The north part of the town has been changed a lot, but the south part has remained unchanged. = (a)   , the south part has remained unchanged.

117.

The forest has been demolished. The shop has been removed, too. = (a)   the forest, the shop has also been removed.

118.

The forest has been demolished. The shop has been removed, too. = The forest has been demolished. (a)   , the shop has been removed.

119.

The north part of the town has been changed a lot, but the south part has remained unchanged. = The north part of the town has been changed a lot. (a)   , the south part has remained unchanged.

120.

The shopping mall has been expanded significantly. = (a)   expansion.

121.

The shopping mall has been expanded to the west. = The shopping mall has been expanded (a)   .

122.

The carpark has been replaced by the park. = The park has (a)   of the carpark.

123.

The map shows how the shopping center has changed after the development. = The map shows how the shopping center has (a)   after the development.

124.

The map shows how the shopping center has completely changed after the development. = The map shows how the shopping center has (a)   after the development.

125.

The building has been changed a little to make more room for the office. = The building has been (a)   to make more room for the office.

126.

The building has been improved to make more room for the office. = The building has been (a)   to make more room for the office.

127.

The office building has been turned into an apartment building. = The office building has been (a)   an apartment building.

128.

According to the future plan, the northern part of the town will ............ (Tick ALL correct answers)

a)

be unchanged

b)

remain unchanged

c)

be remained unchanged

d)

unchanged

129.

According to the future plan, the northern part of the town will (a)   (3 words, = remain unchanged)

130.

According to the future plan, a new car park (a)   (=is going to be built) in the north.

131.

The yard which used to be (a)   for children's playground is now for parking.

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