IELTS WRITING TASK 1 

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Task 1. The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment (Cambridge IELTS 13)

LAYOUT

INTRODUCTION (1 sentence)

Paraphrase the topic

The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.

=> The pictures describe the designs of a tertiary sports centre at present and in the future.

OVERVIEW (2 sentences)

- Common changes/ Common comment/ Common description 

=> Generally, the sports centre on campus will become more convenient and recreational.

- Biggest changes/ Noticeable changes 

=> Except for some primary facilities in the middle, the whole surrounding space of the centre is expected to experience an enormous change with more diverse services.

BODY 1 (3-4 sentences): Details 1

Unchanged places 

=> In detail, a 25-metre pool in the central area, a changing room on the left, a seating row on the right, and a reception to the South will remain the same. Similarly, a gym in the North is proposed to be expanded towards the East.

BODY 2 (3-4 sentences): Details 2

Changed places 

=> By contrast, the outdoor courts in the Western zone is anticipated to be demolished to make way for a big leisure pool on a recreational purpose.  A changing room in the Southwest corner and a small sports shop are planned to be constructed to serve more students and meet their shopping needs. To the Southeast will be opened a cafe and another changing room. Finally, the second outdoor courts in the Eastern direction is to be destroyed to build a sports hall and two adjacent dance studios.