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The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Model Answer

The maps below compare the development of seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005.

Overall, there had been several construction in the northern area of the resort and replacement from woodland and houses in 1990 to facilities and skyscrapers as well as harbor in 2005.

To begin with, In 1990, there were railway station in the east are of the resort and near this place was situated a woodland beside the sea. After the woodland, school and hospital could be found at the right side of the river, at central of the resort. In the western area, the hotel was built near the lake.

Moreover, In 2005, the airport was built behind the school and houses were added behind hospital. The harbor was constructed at the south of the railway station. Furthermore, the railway was extended from the east to the west. In addition, the woodland at the east area of the resort was altered by factory and supermarket was built in the left hand of the bridge. Houses were changed into two skyscrapers, while the hotel near the lake went up became two skyscrapers. Finally, between supermarket and lake, houses were built, letting only one tree compare to 1990.