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IELTS Writing Task 1 Map Comparison | Gap Fill Exercise

IELTS Academic Writing | Cambridge 13 Writing Task 1 Test 1 | Comparing two maps

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Two maps showing road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010

IELTS Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task:

The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.


Cambridge IELTS Book 13 writing tests and answers, Task 1, map comparison

Main changes identified:

  • Roundabouts: Two new roundabouts were added - one at the junction of the hospital access road with the Ring Road, and another further out where the access road meets City Road.
  • Bus stop infrastructure: The scattered bus stops lining the main road in 2007 were removed and replaced with a single, large bus station.
  • Car Parks: The shared staff-and-public car park from 2007 was converted into a staff-only car park, and a brand-new, separate public car park was built on the east side.
  • New hospital entrance: A new additional entrance to hospital was created (on the east side) with access directly from the new pulic car park.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer

The maps show the improvements made in terms of access to the City Hospital over a three-year period from 2007 to 2010.

Major improvements include the addition of a public car park on the east side of the hospital with a dedicated public entrance to the hospital, whereas entry before was by means of the shared staff/public entrance on the south side, leading from the shared public and staff car parking facilities which were originally located outside the south entrance to the hospital.

Also, the original individual bus stops, which were located in the old car parking area have been incorporated into a new bus station located on the west side of Hospital Road.
Hospital Road has also been modified to include two roundabouts: one at the north end and the other at the south end of the road.

Finally, the original multi-purpose car park has now been designated exclusively for use by staff and is no longer open to the public.

[162] words


Alternative Answer

The following maps illustrate the (1) _____ made in the accessibility of the City Hospital over a three-year span, from 2007 to 2010.

The significant (2) _____ include the establishment of a public parking lot on the east side of the hospital, which now has a specific entrance solely for public use. Previously, access was through the staff/public entrance on the south side, which led from the shared public and staff parking area (3) _____ the south entrance of the hospital.

(4) _____, the old individual bus stops present in the earlier parking area have been replaced by a new bus station located on the west side of Hospital Road. Hospital Road has also been(5) _____ with the inclusion of two roundabouts: one at the north end and the other at the south end.

Lastly, the original multi-purpose car park has been (6) _____ into a staff-only facility and is no longer open to the public.

Fill In The Blanks Report Writing Exercise

1. The following maps illustrate the ___________ made in the accessibility of the City Hospital over a three-year span, from 2007 to 2010.

A) transitions
B) advancements
C) developments

2. The significant ___________ include the establishment of a public parking lot on the east side of the hospital, which now has a specific entrance solely for public use.

A) alterations
B) modifications
C) changes

3. Previously, access was through the staff/public entrance on the south side, which led from the shared public and staff parking area ___________ the south entrance of the hospital.

A) in front of
B) at the back of
C) outside

4. ___________, the old individual bus stops present in the earlier parking area have been replaced by a new bus station located on the west side of Hospital Road.

A) Therefore
B) Additionally
C) Nevertheless

5. Hospital Road has also been ___________ with the inclusion of two roundabouts: one at the north end and the other at the south end.

A) adjusted
B) changed
C) modified

6. Lastly, the original multi-purpose car park has been ___________ into a staff-only facility and is no longer open to the public.

A) altered
B) converted
C) transformed