MAPS

I. Introduction
The (1)maps below (2) illustrate (3)how Frenton changed (4)from 1990 to 2012
(1) maps = pictures
(2) Illustrate = show = depict = present
(4) From A to B = Between A and B
= over a period of …..years from A
 = over a ….-year period
Note: from A to now = since A
(3)
1. Use synonym

Change = transform = develop

2. Change wordform

How Noun change = the changes of Noun

= the transformation of Noun
= the development of Noun
How Noun change = The changes which occur/happen in Noun
=> The maps show the transformation of Frenton over a 22-year period.
2. Overview
2.1 General comment:
Overall, it is clear that Noun witness/ see radical/ significant changes
Noun become a much more modern city/ village
Noun (be) modernized/ industrialized (place) / renovated (layout)
2.2. One of the most outstanding features
Additionally, the most noticeable feature is the expansion of A
The most noticeable of which is the replacement of A for B
the addition of A
the disappearance of A

 Overall, it is clear that Frenton witnessed significant changes over the years with the
noticeable feature being the addition of technopark and residential buildings

 Overall, it is clear that Frenton became a much more modern city over the years. The
noticeable feature was the addition of technopark and residential buildings

Practice:
Introduction & Overview
1. The maps below show the Happy Valley Shopping Center in 1982 and 2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
 The maps illustrate the transformation of Happy Valley Shopping Center over three
decades.
Overall, it is clear that Happy Valley shopping center witnessed radical changes over the
years with the most noticeable feature being the replacement of some stores for themed
restaurants.

2. The maps give information about a university sports court.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
3. The diagrams below illustrate changes affected in the district park between 2004 and 2014.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

3. Body
VOCABULARY/ STRUCTURE USED
1. Direction
1.1 Cardinal direction

Village/city

Layout

- To the west/ east/ north/ south of

- To the northwest/ northeast/ southwest/ southeast of

- In the west/ east/ north/ south of

- In the western/ eastern/ northern/ southern part of
- In the northwest/ northeast/ southwest/ southeast of
 - In the heart of the city = In the city center
- (roughly/ exactly) in the middle of

Structure:
A is in the west/ east of B
A is located/situated/ sited/ positioned in/next to/ to the right of/ to the north of B

1.2. Prepositions of place ( in front of / behind/ next to/ besides/ adjacent to/ etc)
Structure used:
Place 1 + be + preposition of place + place 2
Example: The theater is next to the shops

2. Verbs of change
Structure used:
Relative clause:
A which (be) located in/ situated in/sited in/
positioned in/ next to …… + (be) VP2

Reduced relative clause: A, located in/ situated in/

sited in/ positioned in + be Vp2

Vocabulary

Vietnamese meaning Verb Noun

Được xây lên Built/ erected/ constructed The erection of

The construction of

Được di dời tới Relocated The relocation of

Bị dỡ bỏ Demolished/ flattened/ The demolition of

destroyed
The destruction of

Được mở rộng Expanded/ Extended The expansion of

The extension of

Đứng yên Remain in the same position

Remain unchanged

Được biến đổi thành Converted/ transformed into The conversion of

 The transformation of

Được thế chỗ bởi Replaced by The replacement of

Example:
1. Flats were newly built in the north-east of the town, adjacent to the high street
=>There was a new construction of flats in the northeast of the town, adjacent to the high
street
2. The green playing fields which were situated in the north of the town was demolished to
make way for new blocks of flats to accommodate more residents
Note: make way/ room for sth: nhường chỗ cho cái gì
=> It is important to notice the demolition of the green playing fields in the north of the town to
make way for new blocks of flats, accommodating more residents.
3. The hospital which was located in the middle of the town was expanded
=>The expansion of the hospital located in the middle of the town provides a larger capacity for
residential healthcare.

FULL ESSAY
The maps show the transformation of Frenton over a 22-year period
Overall, it is clear that Frenton witnessed significant changes over the years with the noticeable
feature being the addition of technopark and residential buildings
There was the high street at the center of Frenton. The café and the park located in the east of
High Street were replaced by a hotel and golf course. Furthermore, the houses in the west of
Frenton were also made larger and the blocks of flats were constructed on the site, while the
theatre and shops became a cinema and supermarket, respectively.
The school in the northwest of Frenton and the library in the west of the high street remained in
the same position over the period. The playing fields in the south of the town, were replaced
with flats. The bank, located west of High Street and north of the school, was converted into a
restaurant and the trees in the southwest of the town were cut down to make way for a technopark.
One further development was the expansion of the hospital, located in the west of the High Street.
(188 words)

Practice:
1. The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power
dam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

2. The diagrams below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the
college site in the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.

PRESENT COLLEGE PLAN IN 2030

3. The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks
now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.