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The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam.

Write at least 150 words.

BÀI TRẢ LƠI MẪU:

The pictures illustrate a number of important changes which took place in a town after

the construction of a hydroelectric power dam.

From the maps, it is clear that the most noticeable change that occurred in the town was that of a huge lake. Additionally, the forest and farmlands had completely disappeared by 2010.

In 1990, there was an ancient structure and a forest with rare flora and fauna to the west of the river, and irrigated farmlands to the east. However, with the construction of a dam wall, those features disappeared beneath a large lake, which also became a fishing area in 2010.

Looking at the maps in more detail, while the mountains still existed, the villages in the far east were relocated further south of the mountains, and a large hotel was built in their place. Meanwhile, a hydroelectric power dam was constructed with a wide range of electricity pylons appearing nearby.

PHÂN TÍCH TỪ VỰNG:

• Hydroelectric (adj) /ˌhaɪ.drəʊ.ɪˈlek.trɪk/: thủy điện (producing electricity by the force of fast moving water such as rivers or waterfalls)

        Exp: “More than 80% of the power generated in the Northwest comes from hydroelectric power dam.”

• Irrigate (v) /ˈɪr.ɪ.ɡeɪt/: tưới tiêu (to supply land with water so that crops and plants will grow)

        Exp: “The farmers in our study area, as is common in areas irrigated by electric pumps with free or fixed power cost.”

• Relocate (v) /ˌriː.ləʊˈkeɪt/: di dời (to move something or someone from one place to another)

         Exp: “The couple relocated to Florida.”

• Pylon (n) /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/: cột điện cao thế (a tall metal structure to which wires carrying electricity are fixed so that they are safely held high above the ground)

         Exp: “The roads were littered with downed pylons, power lines and trees.”