IELTS Writing Task 1: Maps and Process Diagrams 3

Question 1

Which word or phrase best describes that a building no longer exists on a map?

Accepted Answer

The school has been demolished.

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The school demolishes.

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The school is demolishing.

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The school was demolish.

Question 2

A candidate writes: 'Firstly, the grapes are picked. Secondly, they are crushed. After this, the juice is fermented. Subsequently, it is bottled.' What is the main strength of this writing?

Accepted Answer

It uses a variety of sequencing language to link the stages clearly.

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It uses personal pronouns to make the writing more engaging.

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It includes the writer's opinion on the quality of the wine.

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It uses future tenses to predict what will happen next.

Question 3

A map shows a park that has been divided to include a car park and a café. Which sentence group best describes this change?

Accepted Answer

The park has been divided into two sections. The northern half has been converted into a car park, while a café has been built in the southern section.

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The park divides into two sections. The northern half converts into a car park while a café builds in the southern section.

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The park was divided into two sections. The northern half converts into a car park while a café has been built in the south.

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The park had been divided into two sections. The northern half is converted into a car park while a café built in the south.

Question 4

Which sentence best paraphrases the task instruction 'Describe what the maps show' in your introduction?

Accepted Answer

The two maps illustrate the changes that took place in the town between 1980 and 2020.

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The two maps show what happened.

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I am going to describe the two maps below.

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The maps are about a town.

Question 5

When should you use 'whereas' in a map description?

Accepted Answer

To contrast a feature's past state with its current state

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To sequence one stage of a process after another

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To introduce the overview of the map

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To conclude the response with a summary

Question 6

A process has three main phases: raw material preparation, manufacturing, and packaging. How should you organise your body paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

One paragraph per phase, grouping related stages together

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One sentence per stage across a single long paragraph

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Three paragraphs, each starting with the same sequencing word

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Describe the stages in reverse order to create variety

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT appropriate in a Task 1 map or process answer?

Accepted Answer

A concluding paragraph recommending future improvements to the process

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An overview identifying the main change or number of stages

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Passive constructions to describe what happens to materials

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Location vocabulary such as 'to the east of' and 'adjacent to'