Cambridge IELTS 17 — Test 4

The maps below show the centre of Riverside town in 1995 and how it had changed by 2025.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

In many towns and cities, traditional buildings, small shops and open markets are being replaced by modern apartment blocks, shopping malls and car parks. Some people see this as progress, while others see it as a loss of culture and community.

Do the advantages of this kind of urban development outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.