IELTS Map Writing Task 1 Practice
A map question shows a place at two points in time (or two plans). Describe what changed, what stayed the same, and where, using direction and location language.
How to approach it
- Say what the maps show and the two time points in your own words.
- Overview: the main kind of change (for example more building, less green space) and one thing that stays.
- Describe changes area by area (north, south, centre) with verbs such as was replaced by, was converted into, was built.
- Use precise location phrases: to the east of, next to, opposite, in the north-west corner.
15 practice questions
Millbrook Village Over Thirty Years
The maps below show how the village of Millbrook changed between 1995 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where …
SocietyTown Centre Redevelopment 2000 to 2025
The maps below show the centre of a town in 2000 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where …
EconomyUniversity Campus Changes Since 1990
The maps below show a university campus in 1990 and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at …
EducationSchool Site Expansion 2005 to 2025
The maps below show a primary school in 2005 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …
EducationHospital Site Development
The maps below show a hospital site in 1995 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …
HealthHarbour Changes from 1980 to 2020
The maps below show a harbour town in 1980 and in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …
TourismIsland Resort Development
The maps below show an island in 2000 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at …
TourismShopping Area Redevelopment
The maps below show a shopping area in 2008 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …
EconomyA Family Farm Between 1990 and 2020
The maps below show a family farm in 1990 and in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …
FoodCity Zoo Redevelopment Plan
The maps below show a city zoo today and the plan for the zoo in 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make …
CultureAirport Expansion Plan
The maps below show an airport area today and the plan for its future development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons …
TransportRiverside Regeneration Plan
The maps below show a riverside area today and the plan for its redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where …
HousingTwo Proposals for a Sports Ground
The maps below show two plans, Plan A and Plan B, for a sports ground beside a river. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, …
SportTwo Plans for a Museum Site
The maps below show two plans, Plan A and Plan B, for a new museum near an old library, a park and a station. Summarise the information by …
CulturePlans for a Former Factory Site
The maps below show two plans, Plan A and Plan B, for the site of a former factory between a road and a river. Summarise the information by …
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