MAP _the secret of IELTS

HOW TO DESCRIBE THE TREND

01 – KEEPING 04 – MOVING 
S + remain unchanged/ still exist S + to be + moved/ relocated to + N

02 – EXPANDING 05 – APPEARING-DISAPPEARING
S + to be + expanded/ extended/ widened DISAPPEARING

S + become + bigger  Nơi nào đó + disappear

 Nơi nào đó + to be + demolished// destroyed//
knocked down

APPEARING

 Nơi nào đó + appear

 Nơi nào đó + to be + built/ constructed// erected

03 – NARROWING 06– BEING REPLACED

S + to be + narrowed  S + to be + demolished// destroyed// knocked
down + to make way for + N
S + become smaller  S + to be + demolished// destroyed// knocked
down + and replaced by + N
S + to be + shortened  S + to be + built/ constructed// erected + to
replace + N
 S + to be + built/ constructed// erected + on the
original site of + N
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The maps illustrate the overall development of Grange park in Arnold avenue staged in two different periods - the first one
depicts the park during its inauguration in 1920, and the latter portrays its present-day layout.
Generally speaking, the overall layout of the park has been changed drastically except for the main entrances at Arnold
avenue and Eldon Street.
The park first opened in 1920, and it went through drastic developments since then. To begin with, the key feature of the
park- the central fountain, has been demolished. The rose garden was earlier scattered around the periphery of the park along
with the seating arrangements, but now it has been remobilised to the centre of the park. Meanwhile, the stage for the
musicians has been further converted to an "Amphitheatre" for concerts to accommodate a larger crowd. However, the rose
garden on the northwest has been retained.
Besides, the glasshouse on the southeast side has been redesigned with a water feature and an underground entrance to the
car park for visitors. The addition of amenities such as the cafe on the northeast side adjacent to Arnold avenue was also
done. Finally, the pond of water plants was redesigned to accommodate a children’s play area.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below show the town of Langley in 1910 and 1950.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The two maps show the town of Langley in the years 1910 and 1950 and the urban developments that took place.
Overall, there were a number of notable changes to the buildings and amenities of this area.
In 1910, the area had a combination of residential and industrial features, but by 1950 the industrial features had
largely disappeared. Whereas in 1910 a railway line ran through the neighbourhood, by 1950 this had been
removed. Furthermore, the townhouses which used to dominate the 1910 map had been replaced by blocks of flats
by 1950, and the areas of wasteland had gone.
Another major change to the area in 1950 was the development of more commercial and recreational features. The
demolition of a second row of houses on Sherman Street and the removal of the railway line made room for a
spacious park and children's play area. On the commercial side, to the right of the park some new stores were built
on the aptly named New Lane, replacing the small store of 1910, and the cafe and laundry were relocated.
To sum up, the area was renovated extensively, seeing fundamental changes to its residential accommodation, and
its commercial and recreational facilities were developed.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two
possible sites for the school.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The map illustrates the proposed plan of constructing a new school for the town of Canterbury and the surrounding
areas. Overall, there are two feasible locations for the school construction including (S1) and (S2).
 
Looking at the first location (S1), it is situated in the countryside, to the north east of the town centre. This is
probably an ideal option for students coming from Sturry which is only 5 kilometers away from the school
location, and those living on the east side of Canterbury. However, students from Chartham, which is 7 kilometers
to the south west of the town centre, have to travel over a long distance by taking the main road that runs south-
west of Canterbury.
 

The second site (S2) is located in the town centre itself. There are advantages of this: it makes it practically
equidistant for students coming from either Sturry or Chartham. Moreover, it would presumably be relatively easy
for students who live in the housing area around the town centre to reach the school. However, because of the no
traffic zone in the town centre, no parent would be able to drive their child all the way to school. This may make
travel arrangements difficult for some parents.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and an outline project to extend it
underground.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.

You should write at least 150 words.

Information on the location and frame work of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with a proposal of underground expansion
is picturised in the given diagram.

Overall, it is clear that this wonderful structure can facilitate more tourists when the expansion turns true.

The Tower is a wonderful metal structure, which is 324 meters tall, located on the banks of the river Seine. The
10100 tonnes weighing structure has 1665 steps between the two viewing platforms for its visitors. The second
platform has a height of 115 m from the foundation of the structure, which is 58 m taller than the first.

Turning into the proposed plan, with five levels downwards, the first is set to have a ticket office with an access to
the tower and a glass ceiling. Stores and restaurants are planned in the second level, while the third would occupy
a cinema and a museum. Lifts on the either sides and the two parking facilities at the lower levels would add the
convenience of the tourists.
 PROCESS- the terminator
TENSE: 90% (Present Simple tense)
Natural process (Active)/ Manufacture process (Passive)

INTRODUCTION
 The chart/diagram (shows/describes/illustrates) how +clause
 The production of……………..
 The process of producing/ making………………
 How………….is produced/ made.
 How to produce/ make…………

OVERVIEW
 There are ....main stages (steps) in the process/in the process of producing...,beginning with...and ending
with...
 In general, the process includes a series of stages like a natural circle / a life cycle of _______, but involves
_______ main steps which begins with_______ and finishes with_______
 The _______ involves _______ main steps/ stages beginning with_______ and finishing with_______
BODY

THE BEGINNING THE OTHER STEPS AT THE SAME TIME THE FINAL STEP
STEP
At the following stage, While Finally,
To begin with,
Following that / followed At the same time, The last/ final process /
First of all, by / At the following stage step is that…
Simultaneously,
In the first step, The second stage is that… The process finishes
During with ...
The first step in the In the next/ subsequent
process is step, Thereby The process concludes
with ...
The first stage in the …… followed by….
process is
After that, / After
At the first stage of ....
Subsequently,

The process continues

with...

The next step is

Then
Sample 1
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

The flow chart shows how bricks are produced for, and delivered to the building industry
Overall, there are 7 stages in the whole brick producing process, beginning with clay excavation and ending with
the delivery of the bricks to the customers.
Firstly, clay is dug up by using a big digger. To get rid of the oversized pieces, clay is placed on a metal grid and
small pieces drop onto a large roller. At the next stage, sand and water are added to the clay. After the bricks are
shaped by using a wire cutter or a mould, they are moved to a drying oven for 24 to 48 hours. Those bricks are
then fired in a special kiln at a moderate temperature (200c - 980c) at the fourth step. Afterwards, they continue
to be heated for the second time at a higher temperature (870c - 1300c) in another kiln. Before being packaged at
the sixth stage, the bricks are treated in a cooling chamber for 48 to 72 hours. The entire brick producing
process concludes after the bricks are delivered to customers.
Sample 2
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The diagram illustrates the plastic bottle recycling process.

Overall, the recycling of plastic bottles has nine steps starting from placing the bottles in the designated bins to the
producing end consumer products like bags, t-shirts and pencils - which would be recycled again once they are
used.
As the illustration depicts, the first step of recycling plastic bottles begins with people placing them in specified
recycle bins. Next, those bottles are collected and transported to recycling centres where workers sort out
recyclable plastic bottles from others. Selected bottles are then compressed and converted into large blocks which
are, afterwards, sent through crushing machines. The crushing process produces small pieces which are then
washed before feeding them into a machine to make plastic pellets.In the next step, heat is applied to the pellets
which ultimately form the raw materials for producing different plastic-made consumer goods. Next, the raw
materials are refined and rolled which is used to manufacture end products like t-shirts, pens, plastic bottles,
containers, and so on. To reiterate the recycling process, the end products are placed in the designated bins once
they get torn out or used. It keeps the plastic recycling process keep going.

Sample
The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below
the surface of the Earth.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The chart illustrates the circulation of water in nature.

Overall, it is clear that there are three main stages in this process, beginning with the evaporation of water and the
formation of a cloud.. The next step shows the water‘s journey after falling to the ground and the process ends with
salt water intrusion.
At the first step of the process, as a result of the sun ‘s heat, water evaporates into the air. It is estimated that 80%
of total water vapour is taken from the ocean. Following this, a cloud is formed by the condensation of water
vapour.
In the next stage, the heavy clouds cause rain or snow. Water from the precipitation partly pours into the lakes or
can be absorbed into the ground. The surface runoff which is made from rainwater creates the groundwater and
then flows back to the ocean without reaching the impervious layer. The final stage of the process is the salt
water intrusion where water from the ocean moves to the freshwater aquifers.
Sample 3
The circle of a frog
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The diagram illustrates the different stages of development of a frog during its life cycle.
There are seven stages shown in the process, beginning with mating and ending with the development of an adult
frog.
To begin with, a male and female adult frog mate. The female frog then lays a large number of eggs in the water,
shown as frogspawn. In the third stage, the frogspawn hatches and small tadpoles emerge. Over a period of
time, these small tadpoles grow bigger and their limbs begin to form. By the fifth stage, the tadpoles start to grow
into young frogs. Although they still live in the water, their tails are shorter than before and their limbs develop
significantly. When this young frog becomes mature, it has no tail and its four limbs are fully developed. It is then
ready to leave the water and it continues to grow in size. In the final stage, the frog is fully adult and is ready to
mate. The cycle will then continue again.

Sample 4
Solar energy
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
The picture illustrates the process of producing electricity in a home using solar panels.
It is clear that there are five distinct stages in this process, beginning with the generation of energy from sunlight.
The final two steps show how domestic electricity is connected to the external power supply.
At the first stage in the process, solar panels on the roof of a normal house take energy from the sun and convert
it into DC current. Next, this current is passed to an inverter, which changes it to AC current and regulates the
supply of electricity. At stage three, electricity is supplied to the home from an electrical panel. At the fourth
step shown on the diagram, a utility meter in the home is responsible for sending any extra electrical power
outside the house into the grid. Finally, if the solar panels do not provide enough energy for the household,
electricity will flow from the utility grid into the home through the meter. (163 words)
HOMEWORK
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows
two possible sites for the supermarket.

The illustration gives information on the possible places to construct a supermarket in Garlsdon. Overall, it is
clearly shown that one of the possible sites of a supermarket is in the countryside while the other in the town
centre.

Firstly, it is apparent that the first site of the supermarket (S1) is located in the countryside where it is far away
from the town centre and residential places. However, it is reachable by the public from the town centre and their
housing areas by train and other transports on roads as there are a railway track and the main road connecting the
supermarket and town centre. In addition, although it is located near to Hendon, its location is far away from
Bransdon and Gransdon which have a higher population than Hindon.

Turning to the second possible site of the supermarket (S2), it is apparent that, it is situated in the centre of the
town where every citizen in the town can easily access. It is fairly convenient for those living in Hindon and
Gransdon as there are two ways to reach it, either by train or through the main roads. On the other hand, those
from Bransdon can only visit the supermarket through the main road.
The diagram below shows how a central heating system in a house works.

The given picture illustrates how a central heating system operates in a typical house in order to keep internal
climate and tap water at a pre-set temperature. The process runs through two stages, starting at a transitory state
until reaching a steady state.
In the transitory stage, the main goal is to fill the heater´s piping circuit up with water. Initially, cold water is taken
from the local water utility supplier and passed through a boiler, which is a device designed to exchange energy
between burned fuel (gas or oil) and water, this fluid is then pumped through some tubes and radiators, which are
equipment used for exchanging temperature between the running fluid and the air inside the house. Finally, water
reaches back to the boiler. The amount of water taken from the utility service has a specific volume according to
an engineering design, this stage continually repeats until the water gets a predefined temperature.
Once the system has reached the pre-set temperature, that is when it gets to steady state, thanks to the high
pressure on the piping circuit, water is transported to a storage tank from the boiler, after the storage tank is
completed, water runs down to a sink and when the pressure again is high enough, water deviates towards a spare
water tank which functions as a water reserve for when the service is interrupted.