TASK 1:
ESSAY INFORMATION:
Written by: IELTS I-Ready, 6/3/2024
Marked by: Ex-BC Examiner
(IELTS Academic – 4/3/2024)
Question: The diagrams show changes in a student common room.
ANSWER:
The pictures compare the layout and facilities of a student common room five years ago with its current state. Overall, the room now caters to a wider variety of activities, with additional communal amenities.
Five years ago, aligning along the upper wall from left to right, the room was furnished with basic amenities including, a sink, a cupboard, two benches, a microwave, and a refrigerator, respectively. The central area was occupied by four round tables, each surrounded by six chairs, while in the lower right stood a bookshelf. Finally, the entrance was situated on the left wall.
Presently, similar to the unchanged position of the door, the sink, the cupboard and the fridge maintained their original places, yet the number of benches has been reduced to one. An extra microwave has been added, along with a drinks machine below the refrigerator. In the lower right corner, the bookshelf was eradicated, giving space for a television with three armchairs surrounding it. Two old tables were changed to a larger one with ten chairs, whereas a new bench for laptops was introduced by the centre of the lower wall. (185 words)
