Maps

Map Question

Essay Format (Map Question)

1^st Paragraph (Introduction)

Paraphrase the question (Write the question in your own words)

2^nd Para

Overview: Describe what you consider to be the major changes over time.

3^rd Para

- Describe the first map in detail

- Compare the main changes

4^th Para

- Describe the second map in detail

-Compare the main changes
- A short closing


Vocabulary

Common nouns:

Crossroad = intersection = junction

Hosing area = residential area = sleeping area

Entrance = doorway

Path = way

Roundabout

Area = field = zone

Site = place = location

Edge = boundary = end = fringe

The words to describe Homes/Buildings or any structure:

Demolished: The industrial estate was demolished and developed into a sports ground by the local community.

Knocked-down: The shops were knocked-down and replaced with a skyscraper.

Flattened: The factory in the city centre was flattened and relocated to the north of the city.

Replaced with: The old warehouses were replaced with new hotels.

Renovated: The old buildings were completely renovated.

Built: A new factory was built north of the residential area.

Constructed: A harbor was constructed at the edge of the river.

Reconstructed: The school was completely reconstructed after the passing of the hurricane.

Developed into: the industrial estate was demolished and developed into a sports ground by the local community.

Extended: The school was extended by adding 2 more buildings.

Expanded: The residential area expanded south-east by constructing 3 more homes.

Relocated to: The factory in the city centre was flattened and relocated to the north of the city.

Converted into: The factory was converted into apartments.

Modernized: The infrastructure was modernized by converting the dirt roads into concrete streets.

The words to describe tasks connected to Trees and Forests:

Cleared: The trees were cleared to make way for a new residential area.

Cut-down: The forest was cut-down and made space for a shopping centre.

Chopped-down: The forest was entirely chopped-down to make way for a new highway.

Removed: Some of the trees were removed to build a new playground.

Planted: A new forest was planted west of the factory

The words to describe tasks connected Roads, Bridges, Railway lines and leisure facilities:

Constructed: A new railroad was constructed next to the village.

Built: A new bridge was built to replace the old one.

Extended: The main road was extended and a new bridge built over the river.

Expanded to: The main road was expanded to the north to connect to the other town.

Removed: The railway lines were removed and replaced by a metro line.

Opened: A brand new sports centre opened just north of the school.

Set up: A brand new skate park was set up close to the swimming pool.

Developed: A playground was developed next to the school.

Frequently used Prepositions of place

at/in/on/by/beside/to/of/from etc.

Dramatic changes took place in the village centre.

To the south of the town, there is a recreational park surrounded by trees.

A new playground was built next to the swimming pool.

The old road running from north to south was replaced by a brand new motorway.

A completely new marina was built on the river banks.

Additional Adverbs and Prepositions

North/South/East/West

Upstairs/Downstairs

Clockwise/Anticlockwise

To the north/To the south/To the east/To the west

Across the road

Before you get to

In the middle of = in the centre of

Just beyond = a little beyond = just past

Inside/Outside

To the left of/ To the right of