TASK 1 (MAPS): LAKESIDE AREA
A map illustrating the evolution of the Lakeside area from 2000 to 2009
 |
Sample Answer
The provided maps show how the Lakeside area developed by 2009 compared to its 2000 layout.
Overall, the largely residential area, previously dominated by educational, cultural, and production-oriented facilities, was significantly redeveloped into an industrial and commercial complex, with the addition of higher education institutions, office units, parking structures, and modern entertainment facilities. Another notable change was the alteration of the landscape, characterised by the clearance of the existing forested area and the transformation of a lake into a pond.
In 2000, woodland spanning from north to south occupied the eastern region, from which a northeastern lake branched off towards the southwest, thereby dividing Lakeside into two distinct parts. In the northwestern section, there was a cluster of urban developments. A residential housing area, deserted warehouses, and an old town occupied the upper portion, while an arts centre, a school, and another residential area were positioned in the lower portion. Meanwhile, the southeastern section featured an industrial complex, and to its south lay another residential area.
By 2009, the Lakeside area had undergone notable transformations. The woodland was reduced to only the northeastern corner of the town. From this forested area, the lake was downsized, becoming a pond, although the branching section remained relatively unaltered, continuing to divide the town into two parts. The northwestern section experienced dramatic redevelopment, with a newly built car park replacing the derelict warehouses and office blocks displacing the old town. The arts centre and residential area were demolished to make way for a multi-screen cinema and a shopping centre, respectively. While the school remained unchanged, a new university was added adjacent to the pond. In the southeastern part, the industrial complex was expanded and relocated to the southeastern corner, whereas the residential area was completely removed.
Marking by Chat GPT 5
 |
TỪ VỰNG HAY
A map illustrating the evolution of the Lakeside area from 2000 to 2009
|
The provided maps show how the Lakeside area developed by 2009 compared to its 2000 layout.
Overall, the largely residential area, previously dominated by educational, cultural, and production-oriented facilities, was significantly redeveloped into an industrial and commercial complex, with the addition of higher education institutions, office units, parking structures, and modern entertainment facilities. Another notable change was the alteration of the landscape, characterised by the clearance of the existing forested area and the transformation of a lake into a pond.
In 2000, woodland spanning from north to south occupied the eastern region, from which a northeastern lake branched off towards the southwest, thereby dividing Lakeside into two distinct parts. In the northwestern section, there was a cluster of urban developments. A residential housing area, deserted warehouses, and an old town occupied the upper portion, while an arts centre, a school, and another residential area were positioned in the lower portion. Meanwhile, the southeastern section featured an industrial complex, and to its south lay another residential area.
By 2009, the Lakeside area had undergone notable transformations. The woodland was reduced to only the northeastern corner of the town. From this forested area, the lake was downsized, becoming a pond, although the branching section remained relatively unaltered, continuing to divide the town into two parts. The northwestern section experienced dramatic redevelopment, with a newly built car park replacing the derelict warehouses and office blocks displacing the old town. The arts centre and residential area were demolished to make way for a multi-screen cinema and a shopping centre, respectively. While the school remained unchanged, a new university was added adjacent to the pond. In the southeastern part, the industrial complex was expanded and relocated to the southeastern corner, whereas the residential area was completely removed.
Vocabulary
- developed by 2009 – phát triển vào năm 2009
- largely residential area – khu dân cư là chủ yếu
- dominated by educational, cultural, and production-oriented facilities – chiếm ưu thế bởi các cơ sở giáo dục, văn hóa, sản xuất
- significantly redeveloped – tái phát triển đáng kể
- industrial and commercial complex – khu phức hợp công nghiệp và thương mại
- addition of higher education institutions, office units, parking structures, and modern entertainment facilities – bổ sung các cơ sở giáo dục, văn phòng, bãi đỗ xe, giải trí
- alteration of the landscape – thay đổi cảnh quan
- characterised by the clearance of the existing forested area – đặc trưng bởi việc dọn bỏ rừng hiện có
- transformation of a lake into a pond – biến đổi hồ thành ao
- woodland spanning from north to south occupied the eastern region – rừng kéo dài từ bắc xuống nam chiếm phía đông
- northeastern lake branched off towards the southwest, thereby dividing Lakeside into two distinct parts – hồ ở đông bắc tỏa về tây nam, chia khu vực thành 2 phần
- cluster of urban developments – cụm phát triển đô thị
- featured an industrial complex – có đặc trưng là khu công nghiệp
- undergone notable transformations – trải qua những thay đổi đáng kể
- downsized, becoming a pond – thu nhỏ, trở thành ao
- experienced dramatic redevelopment – chứng kiến tái phát triển mạnh mẽ
- replacing the derelict warehouses – thay thế các kho hoang phế
- office blocks displacing the old town – khối văn phòng thay thế thị trấn cũ
- demolished to make way for – phá bỏ để nhường chỗ cho
- new university was added adjacent to the pond – trường đại học mới được thêm vào cạnh ao
