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Average house prices: IELTS Task 1 answer #7, band 7.0

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195 words. Marked by Axiom on 14 January 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

The line graph this answer describes

Average house prices (IELTS Task 1 line graph)Country A, Country B, Country C for 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, in thousand dollars. Values are approximate, read from the original chart.0200400600800199719992001200320052007200920112013
Average house prices (IELTS Task 1 line graph)Country A, Country B, Country C for 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, in thousand dollars. Values are approximate, read from the original chart.020040060080019972001200520092013
Values in thousand dollars. Values approximate: read from the original chart, not printed on it.
Show the data
Average house prices (IELTS Task 1 line graph) (thousand dollars)
Country ACountry BCountry C
1997150125100
1998175200125
1999200225125
2000200250150
2001300275150
2002400300150
2003550300175
2004500325175
2005475375200
2006450300200
2007500275225
2008550275150
2009600375250
2010600475275
2011600500275
2012625525300
2013600500300
2014625500275

Academic Task 1195 words

The graph below shows the average house prices in three countries between the years 1997 and 2014.

The line graph illustrates changes in the house prices, measured in thousands of dollars, in three nations from 1997 to 2014. Overall, all the countries saw an increasing trend over the period in terms of average house prices, with the figure for country A experiencing the most marked growth. It is also clear that the house prices were the lowest in country C throughout.

In 1997, the average house cost around 125 thousand dollars in county A, slightly higher compared with county B, at about 120. Following seven years, both of these figures increased, although the rise in county A was more significant, which rose to more than 500 thousand dollars. By 2014, the house prices had reached just below 750 and 500 thousand dollars, respectively after a period of slight decline between 2004 and 2008.

Meanwhile, the house prices in country C also increased, but remained the cheapest as oppose to the two other nations. From 1997 to 2007, the figure for it increased constantly from approximately 120 to nearly 250. Ensuing a year, the house prices saw a noticeable dip before reverting back and registering an uptick to 250 in the final year.

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What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.

Coherence & cohesion

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized with a clear overview and detailed comparisons. However, some transitions between ideas could be smoother.

Suggestions

  • Use more linking words to improve flow.
  • Ensure each paragraph has a clear focus.
  • Avoid minor inconsistencies in data reporting.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedOverall, all three countries experienced an upward trend in house prices over the period.

    Clarified the sentence for better coherence.

  • RevisedAfter seven years, both figures increased, with county A experiencing a more significant rise.

    Improved sentence structure for clarity.

  • RevisedIn the following year, house prices dipped noticeably before recovering.

    Enhanced clarity and coherence.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, but there are minor errors that affect accuracy.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedAfter seven years, both figures increased.

    Corrected prepositional phrase for accuracy.

  • RevisedAs opposed to the other two nations.

    Corrected grammatical error in phrase.

  • RevisedReverting and registering an uptick to 250 in the final year.

    'Reverting back' is redundant; corrected for accuracy.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay uses a range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, though some word choices could be improved for precision.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThe line graph depicts changes in house prices.

    'Depicts' is a more precise term for describing graphs.

  • RevisedHouse prices remained the lowest in country C throughout the period.

    Improved lexical choice for clarity.

  • RevisedIn the following year, house prices experienced a noticeable dip.

    Improved word choice for better expression.

Task achievement

Band 8.0/ 9

The essay effectively addresses the task, providing a clear overview and detailed comparisons of the data.

Suggestions

  • Ensure all data points mentioned are accurate.
  • Include more specific data points for clarity.

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