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The maps show how Templeton, a seaside resort, changed between 2000 and 2013.
The maps depict how a beach resort called Templeton has changed since 2000.
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Overall, .......... during the period.
the area had become more industrial and modern
considerably more trees had been planted
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The houses in the southern part ... by 2013.
had sprung up
had been demolished
had been constructed
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From 2000 to 2013, the number of blocks of flats...
decreased significantly
increased considerably
remained constant
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One development of Templeton was the construction of the new railway stretching ...
from East to West
from North to South
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The school in the north...
remained untouched
was removed
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The woodland to the south east of the the bridges ...
was restored
replaced the factory
made way for the a factory
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By 2013, ......... a ferry terminal in south-east Templeton.
there was not
a new feature had been
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Houses near the original railway........ to give way to a new industrial area.
were constructed
torn down
demolished
were knocked down
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The most noticeable is that most of the woodland ...
was conserved
replaced housing and industrial facilities
was cleared
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
All of the farmland has been cleared to make way for new housing.
Most of the farmland was destroyed to make way for new housing.
The farmland is deleted to make way for new housing.
The farmland has been cancelled to make way for new housing.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The primary school has been expanded on the east side.
The primary school was expanded on the east side.
The primary school is big now.
The primary school has received a massive expansion.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The gardens have been removed with the large house converted into a retirement home.
The gardens were removed in 1986.
The gardens were closed due to high maintenance costs.
The gardens have been relocated to an area outside the town.
Which sentence is NOT appropriate for IELTS Writing Task 1?
Due to considerable investment, the town has grown rapidly.
Despite considerable changes, the post office has remained in the same location.
The number of residential properties in the town has increased significantly.
There are no longer any shops within the town.
Which sentence best describes the two maps?
The island was largely uninhabited before the development.
The island has greatly expanded in size since the development.
The island has undergone some minor improvements.
The island remains largely unchanged despite the investment.
Which sentence best describes the two maps?
A pier has been constructed on the south side of the island.
Watersports facilities have been added to the island.
The island is now an exclusive location for the rich and famous.
New beaches have been artificially added around the island.
Which sentence best describes the two maps?
The eastern side of the island has been left untouched.
The eastern side of the island will be the site of a waterpark.
The eastern side of the island now has a designated swimming area.
The eastern side of the island has an artificial beach.
Which sentence is NOT suitable for IELTS Writing task 1?
The addition of accommodation has boosted the local economy.
15 holiday homes have been constructed on the island.
The most significant change to the island has been the addition of accommodation.
Before the development, there was no accommodation available to visitors to the island.
Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.
The proposed development will drastically transform the town centre.
The proposed development has drastically transformed the town centre.
The proposed development drastically transformed the town centre.
The proposed development is drastically transforming the town centre.
Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.
Once complete, the development will see the addition of new housing.
Once complete, the development will see the addition of a number of new shops.
Once complete, the development will see the expansion of the park and school.
Once complete, the development will see the addition of several leisure facilities.
Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.
The redevelopment includes plans to add a ring road to the town.
The redevelopment includes plans to reduce traffic congestion.
The redevelopment includes plans to construct a new school.
The redevelopment includes plans to demolish a considerable amount of housing.
Which sentence should not be written for IELTS Writing Part 1?
Local residents are displeased about the destruction of the countryside the development will bring.
Local residents will have access to a new shopping centre as part of the redevelopment.
Local residents will only be able to access the town centre on foot.
Local residents will live within walking distance of all the new facilities.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The area has been transformed from an industrial district to a residential and commercial one.
The area has undergone some minor changes as a result of the development.
The area has been transformed by the addition of a ferry terminal.
The area has now become much greener.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The piers, formerly used to receive commercial vessels, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to receive private yachts, have now been replaced by a commercial dock.
The piers, formerly used to receive passenger ferries, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to as part of a covert smuggling operation, have now been replaced by legitimate local businesses.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The piers, formerly used to receive commercial vessels, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to receive private yachts, have now been replaced by a commercial dock.
The piers, formerly used to receive passenger ferries, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to as part of a covert smuggling operation, have now been replaced by legitimate local businesses.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been demolished and replaced with a hotel and apartment blocks.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been converted into a hotel and apartment blocks.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been redesigned as a hotel and apartment blocks.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been relocated further along the coast..
Which sentence should NOT be used in an IELTS Writing Task 1 response?
The addition of the pleasure boat marina has attracted a large number of playboy millionaires to the area.
The pleasure boat marina is located adjacent to the hotel.
The pleasure boat marina contains three piers in contrast to the previous four for commercial shipping.
The pleasure boat marina lies just to the east of one of the new park areas.
North of the town, there is a lake surrounded ___ trees
in
of
by
Several changes took place ___ the town of Northgate.
at
in
on
A number of new houses were built ___ the railway line.
beside
at
on
A new railway was constructed which ran ___ north to south.
from
at
in
Two new hotels were erected ___ the banks of the river.
at
in
on
A large number of new villas were built ___ the sea.
beside
at
to
A yachting club was set up ___ the shores of the lake.
on
in
at
A number of wind turbines were placed in the sea, just ___ the coastline
on
off
to
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The rose garden has been................................by the art gallery.
removed
replaced
transformed
A new fishing port has been constructed ______ the north end of the road.
in
on
at
to
A new car park is now situated ___________ of the map.
at the right top corner
in the right top corner
at the top right corner
in the top right corner
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
All of the farmland has been cleared to make way for new housing.
Most of the farmland was destroyed to make way for new housing.
The farmland is deleted to make way for new housing.
The farmland has been cancelled to make way for new housing.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The primary school has been expanded on the east side.
The primary school was expanded on the east side.
The primary school is big now.
The primary school has received a massive expansion.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The gardens have been removed with the large house converted into a retirement home.
The gardens were removed in 1986.
The gardens were closed due to high maintenance costs.
The gardens have been relocated to an area outside the town.
Which sentence is NOT appropriate for IELTS Writing Task 1?
Due to considerable investment, the town has grown rapidly.
Despite considerable changes, the post office has remained in the same location.
The number of residential properties in the town has increased significantly.
There are no longer any shops within the town.
Which sentence best describes the two maps?
The island was largely uninhabited before the development.
The island has greatly expanded in size since the development.
The island has undergone some minor improvements.
The island remains largely unchanged despite the investment.
Which sentence best describes the two maps?
A pier has been constructed on the south side of the island.
Watersports facilities have been added to the island.
The island is now an exclusive location for the rich and famous.
New beaches have been artificially added around the island.
Which sentence best describes the two maps?
The eastern side of the island has been left untouched.
The eastern side of the island will be the site of a waterpark.
The eastern side of the island now has a designated swimming area.
The eastern side of the island has an artificial beach.
Which sentence is NOT suitable for IELTS Writing task 1?
The addition of accommodation has boosted the local economy.
15 holiday homes have been constructed on the island.
The most significant change to the island has been the addition of accommodation.
Before the development, there was no accommodation available to visitors to the island.
Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.
The proposed development will drastically transform the town centre.
The proposed development has drastically transformed the town centre.
The proposed development drastically transformed the town centre.
The proposed development is drastically transforming the town centre.
Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.
Once complete, the development will see the addition of new housing.
Once complete, the development will see the addition of a number of new shops.
Once complete, the development will see the expansion of the park and school.
Once complete, the development will see the addition of several leisure facilities.
Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.
The redevelopment includes plans to add a ring road to the town.
The redevelopment includes plans to reduce traffic congestion.
The redevelopment includes plans to construct a new school.
The redevelopment includes plans to demolish a considerable amount of housing.
Which sentence should not be written for IELTS Writing Part 1?
Local residents are displeased about the destruction of the countryside the development will bring.
Local residents will have access to a new shopping centre as part of the redevelopment.
Local residents will only be able to access the town centre on foot.
Local residents will live within walking distance of all the new facilities.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The area has been transformed from an industrial district to a residential and commercial one.
The area has undergone some minor changes as a result of the development.
The area has been transformed by the addition of a ferry terminal.
The area has now become much greener.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The piers, formerly used to receive commercial vessels, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to receive private yachts, have now been replaced by a commercial dock.
The piers, formerly used to receive passenger ferries, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to as part of a covert smuggling operation, have now been replaced by legitimate local businesses.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The piers, formerly used to receive commercial vessels, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to receive private yachts, have now been replaced by a commercial dock.
The piers, formerly used to receive passenger ferries, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.
The piers, formerly used to as part of a covert smuggling operation, have now been replaced by legitimate local businesses.
Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been demolished and replaced with a hotel and apartment blocks.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been converted into a hotel and apartment blocks.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been redesigned as a hotel and apartment blocks.
The industrial factories and warehouses have been relocated further along the coast..
Which sentence should NOT be used in an IELTS Writing Task 1 response?
The addition of the pleasure boat marina has attracted a large number of playboy millionaires to the area.
The pleasure boat marina is located adjacent to the hotel.
The pleasure boat marina contains three piers in contrast to the previous four for commercial shipping.
The pleasure boat marina lies just to the east of one of the new park areas.
North of the town, there is a lake surrounded ___ trees
in
of
by
A number of new houses were built ___ the railway line.
beside
at
on
A new railway was constructed which ran ___ north to south.
from
at
in
A large number of new villas were built ___ the sea.
beside
at
to
A number of wind turbines were placed in the sea, just ___ the coastline
on
off
to
Construct = ?
Build
Remove
Change
spring up = ?
Build
Remove
Change
put up = ?
Build
Remove
Change
erect = ?
Build
Remove
Change
demolish = ?
Build
Remove
Change
flatten = ?
Build
Remove
Change
knock down = ?
Build
Remove
Change
tear down = ?
Build
Remove
Change
chop down = ?
Build
Remove
Change
alter = ?
Build
Remove
Change
enlarge = ?
Build
Remove
Change
expand = ?
Build
Remove
Change
transform into = ?
Build
Remove
Change
turn into = ?
Build
Remove
Change
reduce in size = ?
Build
Remove
Change
relocate = ?
Build
Remove
Change
The rose garden has been................................by the art gallery.
removed
replaced
transformed
B is................................A
in the south of
next to
in the west of
in the left of
B is.......................A
in the south-east of
in the bottom-left corner of
in the south-west of
on the bottom-right corner of
The rose garden has been................................by the art gallery.
removed
replaced
transformed
