The plans below show the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after it was redeveloped.

Practice this IELTS Writing Task 1 question on IELTSX. The plans below show the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after it was redeveloped.

Plans South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after redevelopment - IELTS Writing Task 1

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

Write at least 150 words.

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Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 7 ยท 183 words.

The two maps depict how the layout of the South Wing of Walton museum changed between 2008 and 2012 after it was redeveloped.

Overall, the building underwent a number of significant changes over the period, involving the addition of new facilities, the removal or conversion of existing rooms, and improvements to accessibility. As a result, the layout became considerably more modern and functional by the end of the period.

Turning first to the left and central parts of the building, the stairs was converted into a lift, while the gallery, a shop, and the path remained in their original position throughout the period. In addition, a new terrace area was introduced next to the entrance hall, and the surrounding area was reorganised to accommodate this development.

As for the remaining areas, a new restaurant was added in the south-west section of the building, while the cloakroom was relocated. Meanwhile, the exhibition room, a self-service cafe, and a children's play area were constructed adjacent to a reading room and lift. Consequently, the overall layout became more versatile and better equipped to meet users' needs.

Examiner feedback

The response successfully satisfies all task requirements by presenting a clear overview and detailing the key changes between 2008 and 2012. It demonstrates a logical structure, appropriate vocabulary, and a strong command of grammatical structures with only minor errors.

Task Achievement - 7

- The response covers all requirements and presents a clear, comprehensive overview of the changes. - Main trends and key features such as the addition of new facilities and spatial reorganization are well identified. - Data/spatial relationships are appropriately described throughout.

Coherence & Cohesion - 7

- Information and ideas are logically organised with a clear overall progression. - Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different sections of the building. - A good range of cohesive devices is employed smoothly.

Lexical Resource - 7

- Vocabulary is sufficient and used with some flexibility and precision. - Appropriate mapping and architectural terms are chosen (e.g., redeveloped, converted, relocated). - Minor vocabulary lapses are minimal.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 7

- A variety of complex structures is used with good flexibility and accuracy. - Sentences are generally well-controlled, though a minor subject-verb agreement error occurs. - Punctuation is accurate.

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