IELTS Writing Task 1 Solution (July 25, 2020) Band 8.0+ from IELTS Examiner

The diagram depicts two different student dorm room design layouts. Because one room is designed for two people while the other is planned for one single occupant, there are major differences between their dimensions and features.

To begin, both rooms have a length of 6 meters; however, they differ in width. The living space in the single room is 2.5 meters wide which allows sufficient space to place a single bed with one study desk beside it, across from which is a TV. At the upper left corner is the bathroom, and adjacent to that is the cooking area comprising a stove, a microwave, and a sink. 

A closer look into the double room reveals that it has a width of 4-meters which permits plenty of space for two beds. At the top right corner is Bed 1, and at the bottom right corner is Bed 2. Beside each bed is a study desk and both are divided by a cupboard. Unlike the other room, the larger option has a small social/dining area with a circular table and two chairs facing the television. The larger room also features a bookshelf. Apparently, the bathrooms are exactly the same size for both room options.

Useful phrases that appear in the article:

• single-occupant : a person in
• sufficient space : enough space
• adjacent to that : adjacent to that
• comprise (v) : include, include
• permit (v) : allow
• feature (v) : have characteristics
• apparently (adj) : clear, obvious

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