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Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make 
comparisons where relevant.
 
Map of Brandfield with two proposed sites for a shopping mall 
 
Sample Answer 
The map illustrates plans for two possible sites for a shopping mall in the city of 
Brandfield. It can be seen that the two sites under consideration are in the north and 
the south east of the town. 
The first possible site for the shopping mall, S1, is just north of the city centre, above 
the railway line, which runs from the south east of the city to the north west. If it is 
built here, it will be next to a large housing estate, thus providing easy access for 
those living on the estate and in the city centre. It will also be next to the river, which 
runs through the town.
The site in the south east, S2, is again just by the railway line and fairly close to the 
city centre, but it is near to an industrial estate rather than housing.
There is a main road that runs through the city and is close to both sites, thus 
providing good road access to either location. A large golf course and park in the 
west of the town prevents this area from being available as a site. 
(190 words) 
 

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IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
46 
Effective ways to prepare for Task 1 
There are some practical ways to prepare for writing Task 1, instead of just writing full 
essays. Here are some study ideas: 
1.
 
Print a collection of questions 
Before you start writing any task 1 essays, it's a good idea to have an overview of the 
different types of questions that you might face. Try to get paper copies (printed) of 
around 10 different questions – it is useful to be able to see them all in one place. 
Your 'pack' of questions should include: a line graph, bar chart, pie chart, table, 2 
different charts, 3 or more similar charts, process diagram, comparison diagram, life 
cycle and a map.