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BEST IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, 24th July
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
The map below shows the campus plan of a medical college. The graphs show the numbers of students (2001/10)
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As can be seen, the university campus is divided into four equal sections. The main way by which the campus can be accessed is Excel Boulevard. It is located at the bottom of the map where the entrance to the university is. On the left of the entrance, there is a library which is circular in shape directly facing a research centre. On the other side of the entrance is the location of conference hall where scientific seminars are held. Next to that, the admin building is located; opening on to Premier Street.
When entering a roundabout; in the centre of the campus, there is a square, with paths radiating north, south, east and west to the different areas of the campus. In the top left-hand corner of the plan, medical blocks are situated and surrounded by trees. In the top right-hand corner just by the Premier Street entrance, there is a large sports complex with facilities including two football pitches and two tennis courts; leading to Premier Street. Beside this location, the campus restaurant is situated. In general, it can be said that this campus has been specifically designed to provide scientific as well as recreational activities.
According to the graph, the number of male students started the period at just over 4000 and reached a peak of 6500. As indicated, from 2007 onwards the trend dropped sharply. On the other hand, the trend for female students began lower at 1000, and then fluctuated between 2000 and 3000 but the general trend was upwards.
