Examiner Comments
- This report provides a clear and accurate description of how the layout of a public library has changed over the past two decades.
- The introduction paraphrases the task effectively.
- The overview is strong, highlighting the two main trends: a reduction in traditional reading areas and the addition of technology- and community-focused facilities.
- Past and present layouts are described precisely, with accurate references to location (e.g. “the upper right corner,” “above the café”).
- All major features are included and described in sufficient detail, with appropriate comparisons.
- The report is well structured, following a logical progression:
- Overview after the introduction.
- Past description first.
- Present-day layout described last.
- The sequencing ensures clarity and makes the report easy to follow.
- Cohesive devices are varied and used naturally, e.g. “since then,” “in addition,” “notably.”
- Referencing avoids unnecessary repetition, e.g. “the former enquiry desk,” “the previous children’s section.”
- Vocabulary is varied and precise, showing strong control of academic style.
- Effective expressions are used to describe change and location, such as “undergone significant redevelopment,” “witnessed extensive renovation,” “expanded to include.”
- Synonyms are used appropriately to avoid repetition, e.g. library / facility / building; entrance / entry point / doorway.
- Academic and descriptive terms are accurate and well chosen, including “foyer,” “collection,” “seating area.”
- The report makes excellent use of a wide range of grammatical structures.
- Tense use is particularly strong: the past simple is consistently used to describe the earlier floor plan, while the present perfect is appropriately used for current changes.
- Other structures are handled effectively, including:
- Complex clauses: “creating a more open foyer,” “with reference materials relocated to the area directly below.”
- Passive forms: “was designated,” “has been converted.”
- Adverbial phrases: “at the upper right corner,” “since then.”
- Sentence variety enhances both clarity and sophistication.
Useful Vocabulary
Experienced or been subjected to a process of change or development.
Overall, the building has undergone significant redevelopment.
The process of improving or modernising an existing building or area.
Overall, the building has undergone significant redevelopment.
Made smaller in size, number, or amount.
Traditional reading areas have been reduced, while more space has been allocated to technology and community activities.
Given or assigned a particular purpose or use.
Traditional reading areas have been reduced, while more space has been allocated to technology and community activities.
Given or dedicated to a particular use or purpose.
Twenty years ago, most of the library’s floor area was devoted to books and reading.
Officially chosen or marked for a specific purpose.
There was a room at the upper right corner designated for children’s books and one at the upper left corner for CDs, videos, and computer games.
Seen or experienced an event or change take place.
Since then, the facility has witnessed extensive renovation.
Provides space or facilities for something or someone.
The area above the café now accommodates an information desk, three self-service machines, and the adult fiction collection.
Increased in size or scope.
Notably, the former multimedia room at the top left has been expanded to include children’s literature and to provide a space with sofas for storytelling sessions.
Moved to a new place or position.
Notably, the former multimedia room at the top left has been expanded to include children’s literature and to provide a space with sofas for storytelling sessions, with reference materials relocated to the area directly below.
