The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
参考范文1
The diagrams illustrate the floor plan of Central Library 20 years ago and its current layout, revealing significant functional and spatial modifications.
Two decades ago, the library featured a traditional setup centered around physical media and reading spaces. The northern section housed CDs, videos, and computer games on the left, with children’s books on the right. Below these, adult fiction (west) and non-fiction (east) sections flanked a central area with tables and chairs. The southern part included a reading room for newspapers/magazines (west) and an enquiry desk handling tickets and book returns (east), with the entrance directly below the central seating.
Today, the library has undergone substantial modernization and repurposing. The former children’s books area is now a lecture room, while the old media section has been converted into a children’s zone with fiction books, storytelling events, and sofas. The central tables have been removed, and adult fiction has shifted eastward, merging with the previous non-fiction space. A new information desk and self-service machines now occupy the east side near the entrance. The west wing has been reorganized: the reading room is replaced by reference books, and a computer room has been added. Notably, a café now stands in the southeastern corner, reflecting a shift toward community-oriented amenities.
Overall, the library has evolved from a book-focused space to a multifunctional hub, prioritizing digital services, interactive areas, and social facilities.
译文
图示展示了中央图书馆二十年前与现今的平面图，揭示了其功能与空间布局的显著变化。
二十年前，图书馆采用以实体媒介与阅读空间为核心的传统布局。北部左侧为CD、录像带及电脑游戏区，右侧为儿童书籍区。其下方，成人小说区（西）与非小说区（东）分列中央桌椅区两侧。南部包含西侧的报纸杂志阅览室与东侧的咨询台（处理票务与还书等），入口正位于中央座位区下方。
如今，图书馆已历经大规模现代化改造与功能重置。原儿童书籍区现为 lecture room（报告厅），而旧媒介区已改建为儿童专区，内设儿童小说、故事讲述活动区及沙发。中央桌椅被移除，成人小说区东移，与原非小说区合并。入口附近的东侧新增了信息台与自助服务机。西侧区域也重新规划：原阅览室改为参考书区，并增设电脑室。值得注意的是，东南角新增了咖啡馆，体现出向社区友好型设施的转变。
总体而言，图书馆已从以书籍为中心的空间演变为多功能 hub（中心），优先发展数字服务、互动区域与社交设施。
地图核心词汇及同义替换
1. Layout/ˈleɪaʊt/ (布局)
• Synonym:
arrangement /əˈreɪndʒmənt/,
configuration /kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃn/
2. Section/ˈsekʃn/ (区域)
• Synonym: zone /zəʊn/,
area /ˈeəriə/, compartment /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/
3. Convert/kənˈvɜːt/ (改建)
• Synonym: transform /trænsˈfɔːm/,
redevelop /ˌriːdɪˈveləp/, renovate /ˈrenəveɪt/
4. Merge/mɜːdʒ/ (合并)
• Synonym: combine /kəmˈbaɪn/,
integrate /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/,
amalgamate /əˈmæləɡeɪt/
5. Relocate/ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/ (迁移)
• Synonym: move /muːv/,
transfer /trænsˈfɜːr/, shift /ʃɪft/
6. Demolish/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ (拆除)
• Synonym: remove /rɪˈmuːv/,
tear down, dismantle /dɪsˈmæntl/
7. Construct/kənˈstrʌkt/ (建造)
• Synonym: build /bɪld/,
establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/, add /æd/
8. Entrance/ˈentrəns/ (入口)
• Synonym: entranceway /ˈentrənsweɪ/,
entry /ˈentri/
9. Facility/fəˈsɪləti/ (设施)
• Synonym: amenity /əˈmiːnəti/,
installation /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/
10. Zone/zəʊn/ (专区)
• Synonym: area /ˈeəriə/,
section /ˈsekʃn/, dedicated space
地图题常用句型
1. 位置描述句型
• The [feature] was located in the [direction] of the site, adjacent to [another feature].
（某设施位于场地的某方向，毗邻另一设施。）
• 例：The enquiry desk was located in the southeast, adjacent to the entrance.
2. 功能转换句型
• The area previously used for [old function] has been converted into a [new function].
（原用于某功能的区域已改建为新功能区。）
• 例：The old media section has been converted into a children’s zone with sofas.
3. 新增/移除句型
• A new [feature] has been added to the [direction], while the [old feature] has been removed.
（某方向新增了某设施，而旧设施已被移除。）
• 例：A café has been added to the southeast corner, while the central tables have been removed.
4. 合并/分割句型
• The [two features] were merged into a single area, occupying the [location] of the site.
（两个设施合并为一个区域，占据场地的某位置。）
• 例：Adult fiction and non-fiction sections were merged into a single area, occupying the eastern part.
5. 整体变化总结句型
• Overall, the site has undergone a transformation from [old characteristic] to [new characteristic], reflecting a shift towards [trend].
（总体而言，场地已从某旧特征转变为新特征，体现向某趋势的转变。）
• 例：Overall, the library has transformed from a book-focused space to a multifunctional hub, reflecting a shift towards digital services.
参考范文2
The diagram illustrates the transformation of Central Library over a 20-year period, highlighting significant functional and spatial adjustments.
Two decades ago, the library featured a traditional layout centered around book storage and quiet reading. The ground floor housed an Enquiry desk near the entrance, flanked by a Reading room (newspapers /magazines) on the left and a central area with tables and chairs. The upper sections were divided into Adult fiction (left), Adult non-fiction (right), and a children’s section at the northeast corner, with a CD/video /games area to the northwest.
Today, the library has evolved into a multi-functional community space. The former CD/video section has been converted into a children’s zone, now including Children’s fiction books, a storytelling events area, and sofas. The northeastern children’s section has been replaced by a Lecture room. A notable addition is the Café on the southeast corner, adjacent to self-service machines and an Information desk (replacing the old Enquiry desk). The central tables have been removed, while the Adult fiction area remains in its original position. The lower left now houses All reference books and a Computer room, replacing the old Reading room.
Overall, the library has shifted from a book-centric model to a more interactive space, prioritizing community engagement through new facilities like the Lecture room, storytelling area, and Café, while integrating modern services such as self-service machines and dedicated computer access.
译文：
该图展示了中央图书馆二十年间的变迁，凸显了其功能与空间布局的显著调整。
二十年前，图书馆采用以书籍存储与安静阅读为核心的传统布局。一层入口附近设有咨询台（Enquiry desk），左侧为阅览室（报纸与杂志），中央区域摆放桌椅。上层空间分为左侧成人小说区、右侧成人非小说区，东北角为儿童书籍区，西北角则是CD、视频与游戏区。
如今，图书馆已演变为多功能社区空间。原CD与视频区改造为儿童专区，新增儿童小说书架、故事讲述活动区及沙发。东北角儿童区被报告厅（Lecture room）取代。显著新增设施包括东南角的咖啡馆（Café），毗邻自助服务机与信息台（Information desk，替代原咨询台）。中央桌椅已移除，而成人小说区位置保持不变。左下角原阅览室区域现为综合参考书区与电脑室。
总体而言，图书馆已从“书籍中心”模式转向互动型空间，通过报告厅、故事讲述区、咖啡馆等新设施强化社区参与，并整合自助服务机与专用电脑等现代服务。
地图题雅思词伙
1. functional and spatial adjustments（功能与空间调整）
2. be converted into（被改造为）
3. be replaced by（被取代为）
4. adjacent to（毗邻）
5. be centered around（以……为中心）
6. multi-functional community space（多功能社区空间）
7. notable addition（显著新增设施）
8. original position（原位置）
9. shift from...to...（从……转向……）
10. integrate modern services（整合现代服务）
