TASK 1:
Question: The map below shows the changes that have taken place at a zoo in Australia between 1960 and now.
ANSWER:
The maps illustrate how a zoo in Australia has changed since 1960. Overall, the zoo has become more accessible, with the key developments including the rearrangement of animal enclosures, the upgrade of facilities, and the addition of official entrances and transportation infrastructures.
Regarding accessibility, three main walking paths have existed throughout the period. The first runs from the northern harbour down to the south, while the other two stretch west to east, with the northern one extending towards the picnic area situated in the zoo’s easternmost section. Unlike in 1960, when there were no designated entry points, visitors can now enter the zoo either through a newly constructed southern gate or via a ferry terminal to the north.
The area west of the southern entrance formerly contained two enclosures for Australian and African animals, located along the southern horizontal path and near the harbour, respectively. While the former has remained unchanged, the latter has been converted into a habitat for wild animals.
Turning to the rest of the zoo, the central area extends from the vertical path to the eastern end of the northern horizontal one. The gift shop to the south of the area has been modernized and slightly expanded, and the previous enclosures for birds and chimpanzees have been removed to make way for the relocation of the African animal exhibit. Meanwhile, the seal show zone, once positioned at the eastern end of the northern path, has been moved closer to the center to accommodate the construction of a new north–south cable car. Finally, the picnic area has remained intact.
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