NAPS IELTS Lesson 12 (Writing Task 1) on Maps

Maps on IELTS

1. IELTS Lesson 12
Writing. Strategies and Tips. Maps

2. Today’s topic: Maps

3. ?????? Writing Strategy for Task 1

4. ?????? Discussion of the map

5. ?????? Discussion of the Map (specific questions)
Questions for the Overview part:

What are the most significant overall changes between 1962
and now in both Meadowside and Fonton?

How has the area between the two towns developed over time?

What trend can be observed in terms of urban expansion or
infrastructure development?

Questions for the Main Bodies:

What specific new buildings and facilities were added in
Meadowside between 1962 and 1985, and then after that?

How did the transportation network (roads, railway, station)
evolve over the three stages?

Which areas were renamed or reclassified (e.g., from village
to suburbs), and how did the layout change geographically?



Business Park
Station
Hotel

6. ?????? Writing Structure of the Map
✅ 1. Introduction (1-2 sentences)
●Paraphrase the task prompt.
●Avoid copying the exact wording.
●Do not include details yet.


✅ 2. Overview (2-3 sentences)
●Give a big-picture summary of the most notable trends or changes.
●Don’t mention small details here.
●Focus on urbanization, infrastructure, land use, etc.

Use phrases like:
●Overall, it is clear that…

●Over the period, the area became more…

●The most noticeable change is…

7. ?????? Writing Structure of the Map
✅ 3. Body Paragraph 1
●Describe what changed first (in the earlier time period).
●Focus on new buildings, transport, or changes in land use.
●Use prepositions and direction words (to the north/south, next to, opposite,
etc.).


✅ 4. Body Paragraph 2
●Describe what changed more recently.
●Focus on continued development, especially infrastructure and connections.
●Mention new names, if any (e.g., Meadowside Suburbs).

8. Bonus Tips:
Use passive voice where appropriate:
“A hotel was built…” / “The road was extended…”

Use prepositions of place:
“to the south of,” “in the center,” “adjacent to,” “along the railway,” etc.

Use comparison phrases:
“In contrast to 1962…” / “Compared to the earlier map…”

9. ?????? Vocabulary for Map
These help describe where
things are:

To the north/south/east/west (of)
In the northeast/southwest corner
In the center / in the middle
Along the coast / road / river /
railway
Adjacent to / next to / beside
Opposite / across from
At the top/bottom of the map
On the left/right-hand side

was built / constructed /
developed
was added / introduced
was demolished / removed /
cleared
was expanded / extended /
enlarged
was relocated / moved
was converted into /
transformed into
was replaced by
was renamed (e.g.,
Meadowside village →
Meadowside Suburbs)

10. ?????? Vocabulary for Map

Spread to the east
Extended toward Fonton
Merged with / joined
Connected by (a road / railway)
Urbanized / became urban
Suburban development
Link established between...

11. ✅ IELTS Map Sample Answer
Introduction:
The three maps illustrate how Meadowside village and Fonton, which is a
nearby town, have developed from 1962 to the present.
Overview:
Overall, both Fonton and Meadowside village increased in size over the
years until they eventually merged together, at which point Meadowside
became a suburb. Furthermore, there have been significant changes to
infrastructure, housing and facilities over the period given.

12. ✅ IELTS Map Sample Answer
Body 1:
In 1962, both Meadowside and Fonton were completely separate with no roads or rail connecting
them. While Fonton had a railway line running to the north, Meadowside, located to the west of
Fonton, only had a small road from the west.
Body 2:
By 1985, Meadowside had expanded and the small road had become a main road. A further main road
had been built to connect the village to Fonton. Within Meadowside, a superstore, leisure complex
and housing estate had been developed. By this time, Fonton had also grown in size.
Body 3:
Currently, Meadowside is known as Meadowside Suburbs after joining with Fonton. Between both
places, a hotel, station and business park have been built on either side of the railway line.

13. Now let’s write!

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15. ?????? Homework.

16. Thank You

See you next time!