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Vocabulary For Describing Maps

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Vocabulary for Describing Maps

Describing Location:

• Adjacent to: The park is adjacent to the school.


• North/south/east/west of: The river is west of the city center.
• On the outskirts of: The industrial zone is located on the outskirts of the town.
• In the vicinity of: The new shopping mall is in the vicinity of the railway station.
• Alongside: The highway runs alongside the residential area.
• Bordering: The commercial district is bordering the lake.
• In close proximity to: The new bus station is in close proximity to the main road.

Describing Changes Over Time:

• Transformed into: The farmland was transformed into a residential area.


• Converted into: The old factory was converted into a museum.
• Replaced by: The old market was replaced by a modern shopping complex.
• Expanded: The city’s boundaries were expanded to include the new suburbs.
• Demolished: The warehouse was demolished to make way for a park.
• Cleared: The forest was cleared to build a new housing estate.
• Redesigned: The town center was redesigned to include more green spaces.

Describing Increase/Decrease:

• Increased from... to...: The population increased from 50,000 to 80,000.


• Expanded: The commercial area expanded significantly.
• Reduced: The park area was reduced by half.
• Diminished: The number of residential homes diminished as new office buildings
were constructed.

Describing Additions:

• Constructed: A new bridge was constructed across the river.


• Built: Several high-rise buildings were built in the northern part of the city.
• Introduced: New public transport routes were introduced in 2010.
• Established: A new community center was established in the southern part of the
town.

Describing Stability:

• Remained unchanged: The size of the park remained unchanged over the period.
• Maintained: The old town hall maintained its original structure.
• Preserved: The historic sites were preserved despite urban development.

Sentence Structures for Describing Maps

Introduction:

• Paraphrase the question:


o The two maps illustrate the changes that have taken place in [Area Name] over
a [Number] year period.
o The maps compare the layout of [Area Name] in [Year 1] and [Year 2].

Describing General Changes:

• Overall statement:
o Overall, it can be seen that [Area Name] experienced significant changes, with
the addition of [Feature] and the removal of [Feature].
o Generally, the area underwent considerable development, with a clear shift
from [Description 1] to [Description 2].

Describing Specific Changes:

• Using transformation verbs:


o The open field to the north of the village was transformed into a shopping
center, while the residential area expanded towards the south.
• Comparative sentences:
o The main road, which was previously a single lane, was widened to
accommodate increased traffic, while new residential blocks were erected in
place of the old factory.
• Complex sentences:
o Although the old town hall was preserved, a new modern library was
constructed directly opposite it, showcasing a blend of old and new
architectural styles.

Describing Location and Direction:

• Prepositional phrases:
o To the east of the town, a new industrial zone was established, and a bypass
was constructed around the southern edge of the city.
o Situated in the northern part of the town, the new sports complex is adjacent to
the park.

Describing Time Frame Changes:

• Changes over time:


o Between 2000 and 2020, the residential area to the west expanded
significantly, and a new railway line was introduced, connecting the northern
and southern parts of the city.
o Over the course of 20 years, the area witnessed a transformation from a
predominantly rural landscape to a bustling urban environment.

Advanced Sentences for Describing Complex Changes

• Multiple transformations in a single sentence:


o The central market square, which previously housed a few small shops, was
redeveloped into a large shopping center, with a new pedestrian walkway
connecting it to the bus station.
• Describing contrasting developments:
o While the western part of the town was modernized with the construction of
new residential blocks, the eastern side retained much of its original rural
charm, with only minor developments observed.
• Cause and effect relationships:
o Due to the increase in population, several new housing estates were built,
leading to the expansion of the city’s infrastructure and the introduction of
new transport links.

Directional Language

• Cardinal Directions:
o North, South, East, West
o Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
• Relative Location:
o To the north/south/east/west of
o In the northern/southern/eastern/western part of
o Adjacent to, next to, Beside
o Opposite, across from
o Nearby, Close to, Near
o Along, Across, Between
o At the corner of, In the middle of, In the center of
o At the end of, At the edge of
o On the left/right-hand side

Describing Changes

• Additions:
o Was built, was constructed, was developed
o Was added, was introduced, was established
o Emerged, sprung up, Appeared
• Removals:
o Was demolished, was knocked down
o Was removed, was cleared, was cut down
o Disappeared, Vanished
• Modifications:
o Was converted into, Was transformed into, Was turned into
o Was replaced by, Was redeveloped as
o Was expanded, Was extended, Was enlarged
o Was renovated, Was modernized, Was upgraded
o Was relocated, Was moved to
• Stability:
o Remained, Stayed the same, Was unchanged
o Was preserved, Was maintained
• Describing Urban Features:
o Residential area, Housing estate, Suburb
o Commercial area, Business district, Shopping center
o Industrial area, Factory, Warehouse
o Green space, Park, Garden
o Road, Street, Avenue, Lane
o Bridge, Intersection, Roundabout
o River, Lake, Water body, Canal
o School, College, University
o Hospital, Clinic
o Parking lot, Car park, Garage

Verbs for Describing Movement

• Directional Movement:
o Lead to, Connect to, Link to
o Flow into, Run along, Stretch across
o Extend, Expand, Spread out

Comparative and Superlative Phrases

• Comparing Maps:
o More/less residential/commercial/green areas
o Larger/smaller, Wider/narrower
o Higher/lower, Longer/shorter
o Increased, Decreased
o Shifted, Moved
• Temporal Descriptions:
o Over the years, Over time
o In the past, In the future, Initially, Previously
o Before and after, Between [year] and [year]
o Throughout the period, During this time

Adjectives for Description

• Describing Areas:
o Urban, Suburban, Rural
o Developed, Underdeveloped
o Residential, Commercial, Industrial
o Crowded, Spacious, Compact
o Modern, Old-fashioned, Traditional
o Scenic, Picturesque

Linking Words and Phrases

• Connecting Ideas:
o Moreover, Furthermore, Additionally, Also
o However, In contrast, On the other hand
o Meanwhile, At the same time
o Subsequently, Following this, Afterwards
o As a result, Consequently, Therefore

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