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IELTS Essay: City Planning and Zoning
The given map details Porth Harbor in the past and alterations made in the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the harbor has become more accessible through additional docking options, and transitioned generally from being used for commercial fishing and some private boating to a mostly recreational waterfront area.
In the past, there was a single dock in the norther section of the harbor, just below a public beach stretching further northwards. At present, the beach remains the same but another dock serving passenger ferries has been added. Slightly south and west of the docks, there was previously a marina for private yachts, showers and toilets and a car park connected to the main road running north to south. The only change today is the marina has now been relocated to the immediate south.
In the southwestern section of the harbor, the marina (which replaced an open harbor for fishing boats) is adjacent to new showers and toilets and a pre-existing second car park linked to the main road. On the eastern peninsula, the existing lifeboat and private beach are now accompanied by cafes and shops and a smaller road leading to a new hotel to the furthest eastern point.
Analysis
1. The given map details Porth Harbor in the past and alterations made in the present day. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the harbor has become more accessible through additional docking options, and transitioned generally from being used for commercial fishing and some private boating to a mostly recreational waterfront area.
- Paraphrase what the map shows.
- Write a clear overview summarising the changes.
1. In the current town, there is a central roundabout surrounded by factories and a road running from west to east out of Norbiton. 2. In the future, the roundabout will remain but the factories around it will become shops, new housing will line a northwestern road, and there will be a new hospital built to the southeast. 3. The original road going to the east will also now have housing on either side along with a large playground to the north and a school at the easternmost border of the town.
- Begin writing about the first part of the map.
- Make sure you compare as much as possible.
- Don’t leave anything out!
1. In the southwestern section of the harbor, the marina (which replaced an open harbor for fishing boats) is adjacent to new showers and toilets and a pre-existing second car park linked to the main road. 2. On the eastern peninsula, the existing lifeboat and private beach are now accompanied by cafes and shops and a smaller road leading to a new hotel to the furthest eastern point.
- Write about the final, other parts of the map – include everything!
- Mention anything that has not changed on the map too.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean? Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The given map details Porth Harbor in the past and alterations made in the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the harbor has become more accessible through additional docking options, and transitioned generally from being used for commercial fishing and some private boating to a mostly recreational waterfront area.
In the past, there was a single dock in the norther section of the harbor, just below a public beach stretching further northwards. At present, the beach remains the same but another dock serving passenger ferries has been added. Slightly south and west of the docks, there was previously a marina for private yachts, showers and toilets and a car park connected to the main road running north to south. The only change today is the marina has now been relocated to the immediate south.
In the southwestern section of the harbor, the marina (which replaced an open harbor for fishing boats) is adjacent to new showers and toilets and a pre-existing second car park linked to the main road. On the eastern peninsula, the existing lifeboat and private beach are now accompanied by cafes and shops and a smaller road leading to a new hotel to the furthest eastern point.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
Given map – Provided diagram
In the past – Previously
Alterations made in the present day – Modifications implemented presently
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that – Taking a holistic view, it is clearly evident that
Accessible – Reachable
Additional docking options – Supplementary berthing choices
Transitioned generally – Generally shifted
Commercial fishing – Industrial fishing
Private boating – Non-commercial boating
Mostly recreational waterfront area – Predominantly leisure waterfront region
In the past – Formerly
Northern section of – Upper part of
Just below – Immediately beneath
Public beach – Open beach
Stretching further northwards – Extending towards the north
At present – Currently
Remains the same – Stays unchanged
Serving passenger ferries – Catering to passenger ferries
Slightly south and west of – Marginally south and west of
Connected to the main road – Linked to the primary route
Running north to south – Extending from north to south
Relocated to the immediate south – Moved to the direct south
In the southwestern section of the harbor – In the southwest part of the harbor
Marina – Boat dock
Open harbor – Unobstructed harbor
Fishing boats – Angling vessels
Adjacent – Next to
Pre-existing – Existing beforehand
Linked to the main road – Connected to the primary pathway
On the eastern peninsula – On the eastern headland
The existing lifeboat and private beach – The current life-saving boat and exclusive beach
Accompanied – Alongside
Smaller road – Narrower street
To the furthest eastern point – To the farthest east point
Pronunciation
Practice saying the vocabulary below and use this tip about Google voice search:
ˈɡɪvᵊn mæp
ɪn ðə pɑːst
ˌɒltəˈreɪʃᵊnz meɪd ɪn ðə ˈprɛzᵊnt deɪ
ˈlʊkɪŋ frɒm ən ˌəʊvəˈrɔːl pəˈspɛktɪv, ɪt ɪz ˈrɛdɪli əˈpærᵊnt ðæt
əkˈsɛsəbᵊl
əˈdɪʃᵊnᵊl ˈdɒkɪŋ ˈɒpʃᵊnz
trænˈzɪʃᵊnd ˈʤɛnᵊrᵊli
kəˈmɜːʃᵊl ˈfɪʃɪŋ
ˈpraɪvət ˈbəʊtɪŋ
ˈməʊstli ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃᵊnᵊl ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt ˈeəriə
ɪn ðə pɑːst
ˈnɔːðə ˈsɛkʃᵊn ɒv
ʤʌst bɪˈləʊ
ˈpʌblɪk biːʧ
ˈstrɛʧɪŋ ˈfɜːðə ˈnɔːθwədz
æt ˈprɛzᵊnt
rɪˈmeɪnz ðə seɪm
ˈsɜːvɪŋ ˈpæsɪnʤə ˈfɛriz
ˈslaɪtli saʊθ ænd wɛst ɒv
kəˈnɛktɪd tuː ðə meɪn rəʊd
ˈrʌnɪŋ nɔːθ tuː saʊθ
ˌriːləʊˈkeɪtɪd tuː ði ɪˈmiːdiət saʊθ
ɪn ðə ˌsaʊθˈwɛstᵊn ˈsɛkʃᵊn ɒv ðə ˈhɑːbə
məˈriːnə
ˈəʊpᵊn ˈhɑːbə
ˈfɪʃɪŋ bəʊts
əˈʤeɪsᵊnt
ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ
lɪŋkt tuː ðə meɪn rəʊd
ɒn ði ˈiːstᵊn pəˈnɪnsjələ
ði ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈlaɪfbəʊt ænd ˈpraɪvət biːʧ
əˈkʌmpəniɪd
ˈsmɔːlə rəʊd
tuː ðə ˈfɜːðɪst ˈiːstᵊn pɔɪnt
Vocabulary Practice
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
The g_________p details Porth Harbor i____________t and a_______________________________y. L____________________________________________________t the harbor has become more a_________e through a_______________________s, and t___________________y from being used for c_______________g and some p___________g to a m________________________________a.
I___________t, there was a single dock in the n_____________f the harbor, j_________w a p_________h s_____________________s. A_______________t, the beach r___________e but another dock s_____________s has been added. S____________________f the docks, there was previously a marina for private yachts, showers and toilets and a car park c______________________d r_______________________h. The only change today is the marina has now been r_________________h.
I____________________________________r, the m________a (which replaced an o_________r for f___________s) is a________t to new showers and toilets and a p___________g second car park l________________d. O__________________a, t__________________________________h are now a____________d by cafes and shops and a s___________d leading to a new hotel t________________________t.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching from YouTube below and practice with these activities:
Reading Practice
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Speaking Practice
Describe a car journey that you went on.
You should say:
Where you went
What you did there
Who you went on the journey with
And say how you felt about the journey
Transport & Driving (IELTS Speaking Part 3)
Question 1: What is the most common mode of transport in your city, and why do people prefer it?
Question 2: Do you think people should be encouraged to use public transport more? Why or why not?
Question 3: Have you ever experienced a serious traffic jam? How did it affect your mood and daily routine?
Question 4: What do you think are the pros and cons of driving a car instead of using public transport?
Question 5: Would you consider buying an electric car in the future? Why or why not?
Question 6: Are there any traffic laws in your country that you think should be changed or improved? If so, which ones and why?
Question 7: Do you think that the government should invest more in public transport systems?
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