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IELTS Writing Task 1 - Map 🗺
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Official sample answer

The diagrams below chart the development of Stokeford Village over an 80-year period from 1930 to 2010.

It is apparent from the data presented that Stokeford has become increasingly populated over this time frame, with a number of new properties replacing land that was previously used for arable purposes. In terms of specific changes to the area, two new roads have been created in the north of the village. These split off from the main road, with the eastern-facing road replacing old farmland, and with the old shops demolished to make way for the western-facing road. Both new roads are accompanied by a small number of new houses on either side. The primary school opposite the post office has been extended to include two new buildings attached to the rear of the property. A new road to the south-west of the school branches off from the main road and extends out to the river (with a series of adjoining properties), but eventually curves back into the main road a little further south. The area where the large house was previously situated has been substantially altered, with the gardens having been cut back to allow four new houses to be built, and the large house has been converted into a retirement home, with two extra buildings added to the previous three.

Finally, at the southernmost edge of the map, farmland has again been converted to residential use, with a number of new properties attached to the road heading south.

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