Guide 2 IELTS

IELTS (Academic) Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. Question: The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 (Island maps) (Question Source: Cambridge IELTS Book 9) The given maps present the pre- and post-development layout of an island. The first map depicts the island prior to its development for touristy purposes , while the second one illustrates it afterwards . The island, which initially seems to be completely untouched by human activity, underwent a major overhaul after building amenities for holidaymakers . Before, the island, which is wider on the eastern end, had two clusters of trees, one on the eastern side and a smaller one on the western end. There was a beach at the westernmost end. The beach seen on the first map is there o...