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Unit 1 Task 1 - Maps

Task 1

There are several possible question types for Task 1.
These include:
• Maps
• Process diagram
• Comparative graph or chart
• Trend graph or chart
• Table

We will first focus on Maps.

Task 1 - Maps

This type of question, as the name suggests, presents you with maps – usually two for comparative purposes.

Type 1: Often, the two maps will be of the same place (a) at a time in the past and (b) in the present day.

Type 2: Alternatively, you could be shown (a) a map of a place in the present day and (b) a map of the same
place in the future.

Here is an example for Type 1:
The maps below show changes in the Borrowmeade area in recent times. Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting on the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

BORROWMEADE, 1990 BORROWMEADE, TODAY

Flickledore Forest
Borrowmeade Ripley’s
Milly’s Cornershop Climbing Centre Department Store
Borrowmeade Picnic Borrowmeade
& Recreation Area Holiday Park
Borrowmeade Bus Borrowmeade Bus
Stop and Train station
Town Centre
Village Centre
(pedestrians only)
Feldon’s IMAX &
Prichard’s Farmhouse 3D Cineplex
Village Road Borrowmeade Motorway
Borrowmeade Winter Sports Centre
Phone Tower
Borrowmeade Ski
Centre

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