WRITING TASK 1 - MAP
1. mở bài: giới thiệu sự thay đổi của bản đồ
1. The maps illustrate the transformation of… over a given period.
2. The diagrams compare how the area has evolved between… and…
3. The two maps depict the spatial development of…
4. The area underwent substantial alterations over the period shown.
5. Significant changes can be observed in the layout of…
2. overview
1. Overall, the area experienced a dramatic transformation.
2. In general, the most striking feature is the shift from … to …
3. It is evident that the area became considerably more urbanised.
4. The most noticeable change was the expansion of infrastructure.
5. The area was largely redeveloped for residential and commercial purposes.
3. Mô tả sự thay đổi (thay cho changed/built/removed)
3.1. Xây dựng thêm
1. was newly constructed
2. was introduced into the area
3. was added to the layout
4. was developed on previously unused land
5. saw the emergence of…
3.2. Mở rộng hoặc thu hẹp
1. was significantly expanded
2. underwent considerable expansion
3. was reduced in size
4. was partially replaced by…
5. occupied a larger proportion of the area
3.3. Phá bỏ, thay thế
1. was demolished
2. was removed entirely
3. was replaced with/by…
4. gave way to…
5. was converted into…
4. Cụm chỉ vị trí, bố cục
1. in the northern / southern / eastern / western part of the area
2. along the perimeter of the site
3. at the heart of the area
4. adjacent to / in close proximity to
5. running parallel to
6. connecting … to …
centrally located → strategically positioned
5. Mô tả cơ sở hạ tầng, quy hoạch
1. transport infrastructure
2. residential zone
3. commercial facilities
4. public amenities
5. pedestrian pathways
6. road network
7. green spaces
8. an extensive road network
9. purpose-built housing
10. newly established facilities
6. Mô tả mức độ, tính chất thay đổi
1. to a considerable extent
2. to a limited degree
3. on a large scale
4. in a systematic manner
5. in a more organised layout
6. in line with urban development trends
7. Cụm so sánh giữa hai thời điểm
1. Compared to the earlier map, …
2. In contrast with the previous layout, …
3. By the end of the period, …
4. Over the course of the period, …
8. Phương hướng
Phrases and vocabulary Example sentences
to the north of/north of The marsh is north of the hotel =
The marsh is to the north of the
hotel.
to the south of/ south of The hotel is to the south of the
marsh = The hotel is south of the
marsh
to the east of/ east of The forest to the east of the river
was completely cut down. = The
forest east of the river was
completely cut down.
to the west of/ west of The factory to the west of the
school was flattened and relocated.
= The factory west of the
school was flattened and relocated.
north east of / to the north east of The sand dunes are north east of the
north west of / to the north west of tea room.
south east of / to the south east of
south west of / to the south west of
The industrial area to the south
west of the station was expanded.
The shopping centre is relocated to
the south west of the town, which
has a population of 50,000.
in the west Most of the town’s buildings are
in the east concentrated in the north.
in the north
in the south
There were many shops in the east.
on the south side of Shops on the south side of the
on the north side of current main road will be maintained
on the east side of in the future.
on the west side of
The trees on the east side of the
river were cut down and a new
office block was built.
The shops along the north side
of the new pedestrian street will be
demolished to make way for a bus
station.
Northern The house faces northwest.
Southern
Eastern
Western The northern area is rarely
Southeast countryside, while the southern area
Northeast is filled with houses.
Southwest
Northwest
There is a school at the end of the
fork road in the southwest
corner and a park in the southeast
area.
Most factories are located on the
northeast side of the town.
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WRITING TASK 1 ĐỂ ĐẠT C1
1. Introduction
B2 C1
The maps show changes in the The maps illustrate the transformation of the area over
area. time.
The maps show how the area The diagrams compare how the area evolved between
changed. two periods.
The area changed a lot. The area underwent substantial alterations.
Change => transformation / evolution / alterations
2. Overview
B2 C1
Overall, many changes Overall, the area experienced a dramatic
happened. transformation.
The area became more modern. The area became considerably more urbanised.
There were more buildings. Infrastructure and facilities expanded significantly.
3. Thêm mới, xây dựng
B2 C1
A new road was built. A new road was constructed.
A park was added. A park was introduced into the area.
Houses were built. Residential housing was developed.
A shop appeared. A commercial facility emerged.
saw the emergence of + noun
was introduced into the area
4. Mở rộng, thu hẹp
B2 C1
The road became longer. The road was significantly extended.
The area got bigger. The area expanded considerably.
The park became smaller. The park was reduced in size.
More land was used. The land occupied a larger proportion of the area.
=> extent adverbs: significantly / considerably / to a large extent
5. Phá bỏ, thay thế
B2 C1
The old houses were removed. The old houses were demolished.
The farm was changed into The farmland was converted into residential housing.
houses.
The school was replaced. The school was replaced with a commercial complex.
The trees were cut down. The green area gave way to new developments.
give way to
make room for
be converted into
6. Vị trí, không gian
B2 C1
in the middle of the area at the heart of the area
next to adjacent to
near in close proximity to
on the side along the perimeter of
in the north in the northern part of the area
7. Cơ sở hạ tầng, quy hoạch
B2 C1
roads transport infrastructure
houses residential zone
shops commercial facilities
public places public amenities
paths pedestrian pathways
8. So sánh theo thời gian
B2 C1
Before, there was… In the earlier map, there was…
After that, there were… By the end of the period, …
Over time, … Over the course of the period, …
Compared to before In contrast with the previous layout
PRACTICE
Fill in the blanks with ONE appropriate word or phrase.
1. The former industrial zone was completely _________ into a mixed-use residential
area.
2. A pedestrian bridge was _________ to improve accessibility between the two sides of
the river.
3. Several old warehouses were _________ to make way for newly developed housing
blocks.
4. The most notable change is the _________ expansion of the commercial district to the
north.
5. Over the period shown, the park remained largely unchanged, apart from minor
_________ to its layout.
6. A previously unused plot of land was _________ as a public recreational space.
7. The road network was significantly _________, resulting in smoother traffic flow.
8. The railway line was _________ underground in order to reduce noise pollution in the
surrounding area.
9. The residential area saw a gradual _________ in density following the construction of
apartment buildings.
10. Overall, the area underwent a comprehensive process of urban _________.