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IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
 
42 
Describing a map 
Occasionally, you will have to describe a process in the test instead of a graph. Although this type 
of diagram is less common to see in the test, it is still important to have an understanding of how 
to tackle this should it arise. Maps in IELTS writing task 1 show either the development of an area 
or a comparison. When you write about a map, you need to focus on describing where things are 
in location to each other. Language such as 'to the left', 'next to', 'north of', 'behind' etc. will be 
important. 
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of