Writing Task One (Academic ) - IELTS Cambridge 20 ( Test 2 ), 2025

 

The plans illustrate the layout of Beechwood Farm in 1950 and its current design. Overall, while the farmland for crops has been preserved, a number of facilities have been introduced to support tourism and renewable energy.

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In 1950, the farm was divided by a long track extending from the main road, with two shorter paths forming a triangular zone at the centre. The farmland to the right of this track was devoted to fruit trees, soft fruits, and vegetables, and this area remains unchanged apart from the addition of a farm shop close to the road junction. In contrast, the land to the left, which was originally used for sheep grazing, has been replaced by a camping field, solar panels, and two car parks.

 

Within the central triangular area, a new barn has been constructed at the junction of the shorter roads. Further inside the farm, the original barn on the right has been converted into holiday cottages, while both the farmhouse and the children’s yard have remained in their original form.

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Commentary on the grammar used:

In this first paragraph, I used a complex sentence with “while” to contrast what has remained the same with what has changed. Notice the passive forms: “has been preserved” and “have been introduced.” The passive voice is very common in Task 1 because we describe changes, not people doing the actions. The overview is one single, formal sentence with no unnecessary detail, which makes it academic.​

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​In the second paragraph uses sequencing and contrast. First, I describe the original layout with “In 1950, the farm was divided…” which is past passive. Then I shift to the present with “remains unchanged” and “apart from the addition of.” Notice how I compare the right and left sides with “In contrast…” This is a cohesive device that shows change clearly. There are also noun phrases like “the farmland to the right” instead of casual expressions like “if you look to the right.”

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The final paragraph also relies on the passive voice: “has been constructed,” “has been converted into,” and “have remained.” Using present perfect passive is important here because the changes happened over time and still affect the present. I also used time references like “within the central triangular area” and “further inside the farm” to show location in a formal way. The grammar stays concise, with complex sentences joined by linking words like “while.”