Sample band 8.5 response by E. Tahassoni: The maps illustrate how an island has changed following the development of various facilities
for visitors.
Overall, there have been significant constructions in the island in terms of accommodation and
facilities for tourists. It is noteworthy that these developments have occurred without any
noticeable damage to the trees.
The length of the island is over 1200 metres while its width varies from about 200 to 500 metres in
different places. The only significant features before the constructions were a beach in the west
and a few palm trees in the eastern and western halves, apart from which the island was
completely bare.
The beach has now been equipped with swimming facilities, and the western woodland is
surrounded by a series of huts which are connected to each other and to the beach via
footpaths. There is also a restaurant in the northern part which is connected to a reception
building in the middle of the island, as well as a new pier to the south, by means of a vehicle
track. Finally, a larger set of huts have been constructed between the reception and the
eastern woodland.
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