“The maps show the layout of a university campus in 2005 and 2025.”

Describe how the sports field shrank, a new science block + car park + student union were added, and the library was extended.

Task 1 · Academic·20 min·≥ 150 words

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The maps below show the layout of a university campus in 2005 and 2025. Compare them and describe how the campus has changed.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Read the question twice.
Underline every keyword. The instruction word ("agree", "discuss") decides your structure. Get this wrong and you cap at 5.
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Plan for 5 minutes.
Two body paragraphs. One main idea each. Pick examples BEFORE you write the intro.
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Write your intro last in your head.
Once you know the conclusion, the intro writes itself. Paraphrase the question, don’t copy it.
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Aim for 270–290 words.
Less = task incomplete. More = grammar errors. Stay in the pocket.
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Leave 3 minutes to proofread.
Hunt articles ("a/an/the"), subject-verb agreement, and "make/do" mix-ups. They’re your usual suspects.

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The two maps illustrate the layout of a university campus in 2005 and 2025. Overall, the campus has become more built-up over the…

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