IELTS writing- MAPS

TASK 1
1. Pie chart
2. Bar chart 1. Ranking
3. Line graph 2. Fluctuations
4. Table 3. Fluctuations and Ranking
5. Mixed charts
6. Maps 4. Maps
7. Diagram 5. Diagram

MAPS
1. Introduction
Paraphrase the first statement in the task
The given maps illustrate/ describe the development/ renovation/
changes/ differences/ improvements/ reconstructions/ rearrangements/
renewal/ transformation/ of ………
E.g. The given maps compares the differences of Somerville town
before and after its development over a period of 10 years.
 Map = layout = plan = …
2. Overview
Highlight the outstanding changes
Overall/ In general/ Generally/ Looking from an overall perspective,
……
E.g It is noticeable that the town has undergone a significant
renovation with numerous facilities added and new infrastructure
constructed, which has turned the area from a vacant place in
the past into a densely – built one at present.
 S + experience/ witness/ undergo/ see ….. dramatic/ drastic/
significant/ considerable changes/ improvements/ developments ….
 S + change dramatically/ considerably/ significantly/ drastically
….over a ten – year period (with ….
+ the addition of ….
+ the replacement of …
+ the erection/ construction of …
+ the relocation and expansion of …
+ the disappearance of ….
+ Noun + V3
+ the additional + Noun … )
 Dramatic/ drastic/ significant/ considerable changes/ improvements/
developments….have taken place in ……