Vocabulary and Phrases:

Start by introducing key vocabulary related to maps and directions:

• Compass Directions: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest.
• Landmarks: river, bridge, park, stadium, airport, etc.
• Prepositions: next to, opposite, between, near, far from, adjacent to, etc.
• Verbs: depict, illustrate, represent, show, indicate, highlight, etc.
• Nouns: legend, scale, key, symbols, grid, labels, legend, etc.

Phrases to describe locations and movements on a map:

• "Located in the northwest corner of the map..."
• "The map illustrates the layout of the city center."
• "The river runs parallel to the main road."
• "The park is situated between the two residential areas."
• "The airport is marked with a small airplane symbol."

Tips and Strategies:

Discuss the following tips and strategies:

• Plan your writing: Spend a few minutes organizing your thoughts and the structure before writing.
• Paraphrase information: Avoid direct copying of information from the prompt.
• Use a variety of sentence structures: Mix simple and complex sentences to demonstrate language proficiency.
• Proofread: Check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
• Word count: Aim to meet the word count requirement (usually 150 words for each task).

Which differences do you see?

Band 8

The displayed maps feature the changes in Grange Park (between Arnold Avenue and Eldon Street ) from 1920 to date. 
Overall, the park has witnessed massive changes in areas primarily related to amusement with significant rearrangement in terms of seating. 
Grange Park was opened in 1920, a rectangular area with access from Arnold Avenue on the north side and Eldon Street on the south side. There was a fountain in the centre, with a stage for musicians situated centre left, a glasshouse to the right of the Eldon Street entrance and a pond for water plants in the northeast corner opposite. Around the edges of the park were rose gardens, with seats nearby for people to smell the flowers and listen to music.
Now there is one large-ish rose garden occupying the central area where the fountain stood, with seats all around it. One of the smaller rose gardens remains on the park's north side. The bandstand (stage for musicians) has also been replaced by an amphitheatre for concerts and associated seating. The glasshouse has gone and in its place is a water feature; similarly, where the pond for water plants stood, there is now a children's play area with a cafe nearby. Access to the park is still via the two original entrances, but there is now a third entrance near the water feature from an underground car park.

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