Challenge your understanding of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 by answering questions focused on describing maps and process diagrams. This quiz assesses key skills such as comparing changes, sequencing stages, and using appropriate vocabulary for map and process descriptions.
When describing two maps of a town, one from 1980 and another from 2020, which expression best highlights a transformation, for example, a school being replaced with a shopping mall?
Explanation: The phrase 'was converted into' uses the correct passive form to indicate the transformation from a school to a shopping mall, which is essential when explaining changes in maps over time. The second option, 'is to convert a shopping mall,' incorrectly uses the future form and is unclear. The third and fourth options contain grammatical errors and incorrect noun forms, making them unsuitable for formal map descriptions.
In a process diagram showing the steps of recycling paper, which linking word is most appropriate to describe the order of steps, such as after collecting paper and before shredding it?
Explanation: 'Subsequently' means 'after that,' making it the best linking word for describing the sequence of steps in a process diagram, such as after paper is collected. 'Nevertheless' expresses contrast, which does not fit the context. 'Since' usually introduces a cause or a point in time, not sequence. 'Despite' introduces contrast or an unexpected result, which is not appropriate for sequencing events.
Which word is best used to describe the construction of a new road that connects two separate buildings on a map?
Explanation: 'Link' is the best choice because it means to connect two things, accurately describing a road that joins the two buildings. 'Sink' refers to going down or dropping below a surface. 'Think' means to have an idea or opinion, and 'wink' is a brief closing of one eye, none of which relate to connecting structures on a map.
When describing the locations of features on a map, which phrase accurately states that the library is to the north of the river?
Explanation: 'The library is situated north of the river' precisely indicates the location in relation to the river's direction. The second option is incorrect as it states the opposite direction. The third, 'near to the riverbank,' is less precise and does not specify a cardinal direction. The fourth option gives the impression that the library is actually on top of the river, which is inaccurate.
In a diagram showing the manufacturing of plastic bottles, what language should you use to compare the duration of heating and cooling stages?
Explanation: The correct comparative form is 'takes longer than,' which clearly compares the duration of two process stages. The second and fourth options ('longest' and 'most longer') use incorrect grammar for comparisons. The third option, 'less long,' is awkward and not standard usage for comparing durations.