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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Map Comparison Vocabulary Worksheet

Worksheet
Grade 12
English

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Map Comparison Vocabulary Worksheet

Grade 12 | IELTS Academic Writing Practice: Describing Changes and Location

Objective

Practice using specific vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 1 map comparison questions, including verbs for change, location prepositions, and time connectors.


Visual Context: Village Transformation (1995–2025)

Analyze the comparative maps below to complete the following activities.
fig 1: A side-by-side comparative map showing changes in a village from 1995 to 2025 for an IELTS Writing Task 1 exercise.
fig 1: A side-by-side comparative map showing changes in a village from 1995 to 2025 for an IELTS Writing Task 1 exercise.



Activity 1: Describing Changes (Fill-in-the-Gaps)

Instructions: Complete the sentences describing the changes between 1995 and 2025 using the appropriate passive voice verbs or phrases from the word bank provided. Use each term only once.
Word Bank:
  • was converted into
  • was widened
  • were removed
  • was constructed
  • remained unchanged
  • was replaced by
  • was transformed into
  • disappeared
  • was reduced in size
  • was extended
  1. The dense forest area in the north ________________________________ a modern housing estate with several residential blocks.
  1. By 2025, the central factory, which once produced industrial goods, ________________________________ a large shopping mall.
  1. To accommodate the increase in local traffic, the small bridge over the river ________________________________ to four lanes.
  1. A new hospital ________________________________ in the southern section of the village to provide medical services to the growing population.
  1. Over the 30-year period, the post office ________________________________ and stayed in its original location near the main road.
  1. To make space for the new housing complex, the natural green spaces in the northern quadrant ________________________________.
  1. The central area of the village ________________________________ a bustling commercial zone following the development of the mall.
  1. The total amount of undeveloped farmland ________________________________ as more buildings were erected.
  1. The main access road leading to the bridge ________________________________ to reach the new outskirts of the town.
  1. The original trees that once lined the riverbank ________________________________ during the reconstruction of the bridge.


Activity 2: Location and Logic (Multiple Choice Questions)

Instructions: Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentences based on the map comparison and standard IELTS Task 1 vocabulary rules.
  1. According to the map, the new housing estate is located ________________ the river. A. to the south of B. in the center of C. in the north of D. opposite to
  1. In the 2025 map, the new hospital is situated ________________ the post office. A. along the coast B. adjacent to C. in the west of D. far from
  1. ________________ the construction of the shopping mall, a new car park was built nearby. A. Initially B. Following this C. Remained unchanged D. In the north
  1. Which of these categories would "Roads, bridges, and railways" fall under in a map analysis? A. Natural Features B. Infrastructure C. Transport D. Recreation
  1. In the 1995 map, the factory was positioned ________________ the forest and the post office. A. in the central area between B. to the west of C. along the river D. in close proximity to the coast
  1. The transition from a factory to a shopping mall is best described as a building that ________________. A. was demolished B. was converted C. was reduced D. disappeared
  1. If a student writes "The river remained unchanged," they are referring to a feature that ________________. A. was moved to the north B. was transformed into a lake C. stayed exactly the same D. was widened for ships
  1. Which phrase is a "time connector" used to show progress over the years? A. Opposite / facing B. In the center C. Over the 30-year period D. To the south of
  1. The river flows ________________ the village from west to east. A. opposite B. through C. adjacent to D. in the center
  1. What is the correct way to paraphrase "The maps show changes to a village" in an introduction? A. The maps illustrate how the village developed... B. I can see that the village changed a lot... C. The maps show the village is better now... D. In my opinion, the village changed from...