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How to Answer Map Questions (Vocabulary List Included)
2025/2/23
IELTS Podcast
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Daphne
我专注于雅思写作Task 1地图题，这类题型虽然不常见，但非常重要，需要提前练习。地图题通常包含两张地图，展现同一地点在不同时间的状态，要求总结主要特征并进行比较。解题步骤：1. 找出两图间的显著差异；2. 寻找线索，例如比例尺、标签等；3. 根据线索进行合理的推断。高分答案能清晰表达信息，准确解读地图信息，并运用恰当的词汇和语法。低分答案常出现信息理解不准确、用词不当、方向描述错误等问题。高分答案简洁准确，能根据地图信息做出合理的推断，并使用与主题相关的词汇，例如：transformed into, replaced by, developed, expanded, construct by, demolish, extend, become等，以及它们的派生词。同时，熟练运用被动语态和一些常用的词组搭配，例如：built in place of, turned into, built on the site of, reconstructed to become等，可以提升语言表达的准确性和流畅性。学习与城市发展相关的词汇，例如：urban transformation, urban renewal, urban regeneration等，对解答地图题和写作任务二都有帮助。
Deep Dive
This chapter analyzes two IELTS Task 1 map essays, one scoring a Band 6 and the other a Band 7.5, highlighting the key differences in approach, vocabulary, grammar, and task achievement. The analysis focuses on how effectively each essay addresses the task, uses appropriate language, and demonstrates understanding of the map's details.
- Analysis of two student essays (Band 6 and Band 7.5), focusing on task achievement, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range and accuracy.
- Band 7.5 essay demonstrates better understanding of map scale and details, leading to more accurate interpretation of changes.
- Effective use of passive voice and precise vocabulary improves task achievement and lexical resource scores.
- Importance of using appropriate tenses and prepositions for describing geographical locations and changes.
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