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IELTS Maps

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the right answer

a)

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

b)

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

2.

Choose the right answer

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

a)

the area had become more industrial and modern

b)

considerably more trees had been planted

3.

Choose the right answer

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

a)

had sprung up

b)

had been demolished

c)

had been constructed

4.

Choose the right answer

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

a)

decreased significantly

b)

increased considerably

c)

remained constant

5.

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

6.

Choose the right answer

The school in the north...

a)

remained untouched

b)

was removed

7.

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

8.

Choose the right answer

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

a)

there was not

b)

a new feature had been

9.

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

10.

Choose the right answer

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

a)

was conserved

b)

replaced housing and industrial facilities

c)

was cleared

11.

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.

12.

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.

13.

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.

14.

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.

15.

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.

16.

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.

17.

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.

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

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.

21.

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.

22.

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.

23.

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.

24.

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.

25.

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.

26.

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..

27.

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.

28.

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

a)

in

b)

of

c)

by

29.

Several changes took place ___ the town of Northgate.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

on

30.

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

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

on

31.

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

a)

from

b)

at

c)

in

32.

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

a)

at

b)

in

c)

on

33.

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

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

to

34.

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

a)

on

b)

in

c)

at

35.

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

a)

on

b)

off

c)

to

36.

Construct = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

37.

spring up = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

38.

put up = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

39.

erect = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

40.

demolish = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

41.

flatten = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

42.

knock down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

43.

tear down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

44.

chop down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

45.

alter = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

46.

enlarge = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

47.

expand = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

48.

transform into = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

49.

turn into = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

50.

reduce in size = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

51.

relocate = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

52.

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

a)

removed

b)

replaced

c)

transformed

53.

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

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

to

54.

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

55.

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.

56.

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.

57.

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.

58.

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.

59.

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.

60.

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.

61.

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.

62.

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.

63.

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.

64.

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.

65.

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.

66.

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.

67.

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.

68.

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.

69.

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.

70.

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..

71.

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.

72.

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

a)

in

b)

of

c)

by

73.

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

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

on

74.

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

a)

from

b)

at

c)

in

75.

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

a)

beside

b)

at

c)

to

76.

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

a)

on

b)

off

c)

to

77.

Construct = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

78.

spring up = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

79.

put up = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

80.

erect = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

81.

demolish = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

82.

flatten = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

83.

knock down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

84.

tear down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

85.

chop down = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

86.

alter = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

87.

enlarge = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

88.

expand = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

89.

transform into = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

90.

turn into = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

91.

reduce in size = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

92.

relocate = ?

a)

Build

b)

Remove

c)

Change

93.

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

a)

removed

b)

replaced

c)

transformed

94.

B is................................A

a)

in the south of

b)

next to

c)

in the west of

d)

in the left of

95.

B is.......................A

a)

in the south-east of

b)

in the bottom-left corner of

c)

in the south-west of

d)

on the bottom-right corner of

96.

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

a)

removed

b)

replaced

c)

transformed