Map of an Industrial Area (Norbiton). IELTS Cambridge 17 – Test 1 (Task 1)

Question – The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for future development of the site.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The maps show an industrial area in Norbiton now in contrast to the planned development of the area in the next years.

All in all, it is clear that the future plan will have a significant impact on infrastructure modifications.

First off, the layout\’s northern boundary under the current plan is marked by a river, and the area beyond it is agricultural land. But there isn\’t a bridge that helps laborers cross the river to the opposite side. It\’s interesting to note that under the future design, a bridge links the town\’s center to the countryside located beyond the river. Additionally, industries dominate the town\’s core area, extending to the eastern corner. However, in the next years, it is anticipated that the majority of the manufacturing buildings will be replaced by residential construction.

Additionally, the current plan has a small amount of infrastructure, but the future layout will have more infrastructure that will reach to the east and dominate the core area of the neighborhood. A few of these locations will change, including stores, clinics, schools, and playgrounds. The fact that the town located in the western portion of the town will stay the same in the future design is also fascinating.