IELTS Writing
Writing Task 1 · Process diagram
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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)
The diagram below shows how the town of Mereford developed over a period of almost two hundred years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Stage 1
1820: Riverside hamlet
A small cluster of farm cottages beside a river
Stage 2
1845: Railway arrives
A railway line and station are built, linking the hamlet to nearby cities
Stage 3
1870: Workers' housing
Rows of terraced houses constructed for railway workers
Stage 4
1900: Market square
A market square and shops added, creating a commercial centre
Stage 5
1950s: Factories
Factories established on the eastern edge, providing employment
Stage 6
1980s: Housing estates
Large housing estates spread outwards for commuters
Stage 7
2010: Ring road
A ring road built around the town to relieve congestion
0 words · aim 150–200
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