The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
Southwest Airport Redevelopment
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
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Predicted band7.0The provided plans present how the Southwest Airport looks now, and what it will look like next year, after the renovation work. Generally speaking, the airport will be developed, expanded and improved to provide more entry and departure terminals, and more gates, and would include new facilities for the departing and arriving passengers at the airport. As the maps suggest, the airport now has eight gates, and two entry and departure points. The passengers use a moving walkway to get to their boarding gate areas. After the renovation of the airport, it will have a bigger concourse area with eighteen gates to serve more passengers at a time. Moreover, the walkway will be replaced by a sky train to offer faster movement for passengers. The departure area is on the left, and the arrival is on the right of the airport. Upon departing, security and passport control can be seen straight ahead. Shops will be built in areas where people will access before going to passport control and security. A bag-drop facility will also be included in the departure hall, and the check-in counters will be relocated to make the new bag-drop area bigger. Moreover, the café will be closer to the passport control area, and the arrival hall, which has no amenities now, will have a cafe, ATMs and car hire facilities.Predicted band7.5The two maps represent the current layout of Southwest Airport and the proposed redevelopment that will take place next year after the renovation work is complete. Generally speaking, the airport is set to undergo a substantial transformation, with notable additions and improvements in infrastructure, passenger facilities, and accessibility. At present, Southwest Airport consists of a single terminal designated for departures and arrivals, positioned on the left and right ends of the airport. A small walkway leads to the gates, which are accessed via a narrow concourse. The airport facilities now are limited, with only a café and a check-in area in the departure area, and the arrivals area is virtually empty. As the airport development plan suggests, the terminal will be expanded significantly with 18 gates, new amenities and more departure and arrival areas. In the departure area, the check-in counter will be relocated to the right, making room for a new bag drop. Additional features such as a café, ATM, and car hire services will be incorporated into the terminal's arrival area, enhancing passenger convenience. A sky train will be introduced to connect the main terminal to the newly added gates, which will increase from 8 to 18. Therefore, the proposed upgrades to Southwest Airport will greatly enhance its functionality, capacity, and passenger experience.Predicted band7.5The diagrams portray what the Southwest Airport looks like now and what the same place would be like a year later when the renovation works will be complete. Overall, the Southwest Airport will be expanded, and offer far more facilities and better accessibility for passengers after the development work is done. As the map suggests, the airport now has a single arrival and departure area. The departure area is on the left of the main building and has a check-in counter for passengers and a cafe. The arrival area, on the other hand, does not have such amenities and looks empty. Straight ahead of the arrival area, customs and passport control could be seen. Similarly, passport control and security are located for departing passengers. The airport now has eight gates, two walkways, and check-in areas. After the development work, which is expected to finish next year, the airport will have eighteen gates, and a sky train inside the airport. New shops will be built, and the departing passengers will have access to bag drop facilities. It will be built where the check-in point is now. Opposite to it, there will be the check-in point. The renovated airport will have more departure and entry points to serve more passengers at a time. It will also have ATMs and cafes for passengers in the arrival area. Finally, a car hire facility will also be included on the right side of the arrival hall.
Task achievement7.0
Coherence & cohesion7.5
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Task achievement6.5
Coherence & cohesion7.5
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Task achievement8.0
Coherence & cohesion7.5
Lexical resource7.0
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