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The document provides guidance on writing map comparison questions. It discusses the three main types of map questions and focuses on comparing maps from the past and present. Tips are given on writing an overview paragraph, describing specific changes to buildings, trees/forests, roads/transport, and leisure facilities. Locations are also addressed.

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WT1 Maps

The document provides guidance on writing map comparison questions. It discusses the three main types of map questions and focuses on comparing maps from the past and present. Tips are given on writing an overview paragraph, describing specific changes to buildings, trees/forests, roads/transport, and leisure facilities. Locations are also addressed.

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Different Kinds of Map Questions

There are three main types of map question:

1. Describe one map in the present day.


2. Describe two maps- one in the present and one in the future.
3. Describe two maps- one in the past and one in the present.

The first kind is very rare, as it only requires you to use the present simple and it is impossible for
any comparisons to be made.

The second kind does come up occasionally and would require you to use present and future tenses.

The third is the most common and you will obviously be using both present and past tenses to
describe the maps and how the town has developed. Also, as this is a man-made process we will
use the passive.

Paragraph 1- Paraphrase Sentence

Paraphrase question using synonyms.

Paragraph 2- Overview

Make two general statements and write about the most noticeable differences between the two
maps. Ask yourself the following questions:
Is the map more or less residential? Is there more or less countryside? Are there more or fewer
trees? Were the changes dramatic or negligible? Were there any major improvements in
infrastructure? How have the buildings and leisure facilities changed?

Paragraph 3- Main Body 1

Three to four sentences about specific changes that have occurred.

Paragraph 4- Main Body 2

Further three to four sentences about specific changes that have occurred.

You can group information together in paragraph 3 and 4 by time or location, depending on the
question asked.
How to Describe Specific Changes

Buildings– demolished, knocked-down, flattened, replaced, renovated, built, constructed,


reconstructed, developed, extended, expanded, relocated, converted and modernized.

Examples:

The government demolished the industrial estate and has developed a sports ground.

They shops were removed and have been replaced with a skyscraper.

A port has been constructed at the edge of the river.

The factory in the city centre was demolished and has been relocated to the north of the city.

The old warehouses have been replaced with new hotels.

The factory has been converted into apartments.

Trees and Forests - cleared, cut down, chopped down, removed, planted.

Examples:

The forest was cut down and has been replaced with a shopping centre.

The trees were cleared to make way for houses.

Roads, bridges and railways lines - constructed, built, extended, expanded and removed.

The main road was extended and a new bridge built over the river.

Leisure facilities - opened, set up, developed.

Examples:

A skate park was set up next to the swimming pool.

A park was developed beside the forest.


How to write an overview
Overview: the main changes that have occurred between the two maps.

Below are some examples of general statements we could use to describe change in towns and
cities.

1. Over the period, the area has witnessed dramatic changes.


2. Since 1995, the city centre has seen spectacular developments.
3. The village has changed considerably over the time period.
4. During the 10 year period, the industrial area is expected to be totally transformed.
5. Over the past 20 years, the residential area has totally been reconstructed.
6. Over the time period, a large number of changes have occurred in the village.
7. Since 2005, the town has seen considerable changes and become more urbanized.

Pick two or three of the most noticeable differences in the map and write a general statement for
each. This will be your overview paragraph.

The more specific changes should be included in your main body paragraphs.

How to Describe Locations


Examples:

The forest to the south of the river was cut down.

A golf course was constructed to the north of the airport.

The houses in the south-west of the town were demolished.

The green fields to the north-west of the city were redeveloped as a park.

The airport in the centre of the city was relocated to the north-east of the river.

To the south of the town, there is a golf course surrounded by trees.

A new school was built next to the swimming pool.

The old road running from north to south was replaced by a new motorway.

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