Island Tourist Facilities Before and After Development Map
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.
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Island maps before and after construction of tourist facilities
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Estimated band6.5
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Response 01
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The two maps demonstrate the changes made to an island after it was turned into a tourist resort.
The holiday resort which occupied about three quarter of the island consists of a reception building, a restaurant, and numerous chalets; all located within a walking distance. In addition, the reception area is also connected directly to a newly built pier which made it more accessible by visitors. For the convenience of the guests, a vehicle track that connects the pier, the reception and the restaurant was also constructed.
To further promote the island as a holiday attraction, various spots of the island have been upgraded for recreational activities. For example, swimming is now available at the beach near the west end of the island and sailing can be done near the pier of the resort.
Overall, the transformation of the island into a vacation spot has brought much improvements to the island without any deforestation. As a matter of fact, there are now more trees in the island than before.
Estimated band7.0
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Response 02
158 words
The illustration shows two images of the same island, before and after construction has taken place to build a tourist infrastructure.
Prior to the construction of tourist facilities, the island was surrounded by sea on all sides, and had clusters of trees in the east and west. There was also a beach on the far west of the island. There were no buildings, and lots of open space across the land.
Following construction work, the island looks very different. There are now many buildings throughout the west and central parts of the island, as well as a road and some paths leading to the accommodations. The accommodation buildings are distributed to the east and west of the reception, positioned in circle formations. There is a reception building right in the centre and a restaurant on the northern shore. To the south, there is a pier where boats can dock, and this is connected by road to the reception.
Estimated band7.5
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Response 03
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Both maps display an island, before and after it was developed for tourism.
The island is approximately 250 metres long, has palm trees dotted around it, is surrounded by ocean and has a beach to the west. Over the period, the island was completely transformed with the addition of a hotel and a pier; however the eastern part of the island appears to have been left undeveloped.
The most noticeable additions are the hotel rooms. 6 buildings, surrounding some trees, have been built in the west of the island and 9 buildings have been constructed in the centre of the island. Between the two accommodation areas, a reception building and a restaurant has been developed.
A pier has also been built on the south coast of the island, allowing yachts access to the resort. Apart from the trees, the beach remains the only natural feature to remain relatively untouched; however it does appear that it is now used for swimming.
Estimated band8.0
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Response 04
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The diagrams illustrate some changes to a small island which has been developed for tourism.
It is clear that the island has changed considerably with the introduction of tourism, and six new features can be seen in the second diagram. The main developments are that the island is accessible and visitors have somewhere to stay.
Looking at the maps in more detail, we can see that small huts have been built to accommodate visitors to the island. The other physical structures that have been added are a reception building, in the middle of the island, and a restaurant to the north of the reception. Before these developments, the island was completely bare apart from a few trees.
As well as the buildings mentioned above, the new facilities on the island include a pier, where boats can dock. There is also a short road linking the pier with the reception and restaurant, and footpaths connect the huts. Finally, there is a designated swimming area for tourists off a beach on the western tip of the island.
Estimated band8.0
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Response 05
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The maps illustrate the changes that have occurred on an island due to the building of facilities for tourists.
The island originally consisted of just palm trees and the beach, yet now, although the palm trees remain, it hosts a wealth of attractions for holiday makers, from restaurants and swimming to accommodation.
The island is approximately 200 metres long, with a small beach on the western tip. It was deserted before, with only a scattering of palm trees. Now though, there is an abundance of places to stay in the form of fifteen beach huts situated in circular patterns in the centre of the island and to the west.
Between these two sets of accommodation there is also a new large restaurant and a reception building, both served by new vehicle tracks. Situated in the south is a t-shaped pier for ships to dock, and sailing boats are now evident in this area of the sea. Footpaths have also been constructed, which traverse the island, leading to the new buildings and also the beach, where tourists can now swim.
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