Average house prices: IELTS Task 1 answer #13, band 5.5

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Values in thousand dollars. Values approximate: read from the original chart, not printed on it.

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Average house prices (IELTS Task 1 line graph) (thousand dollars)
	Country A	Country B	Country C
1997	150	125	100
1998	175	200	125
1999	200	225	125
2000	200	250	150
2001	300	275	150
2002	400	300	150
2003	550	300	175
2004	500	325	175
2005	475	375	200
2006	450	300	200
2007	500	275	225
2008	550	275	150
2009	600	375	250
2010	600	475	275
2011	600	500	275
2012	625	525	300
2013	600	500	300
2014	625	500	275

Academic Task 1207 words

The graph below shows the average house prices in three countries between the years 1997 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

The graph show the average house prices in three countries from 1997 to 2014 . The countries are Country A, Country B and Country C . Overall , Country A have the highest rise in house prices , while Country C had the lowest prices during all the years .

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RevisedOverall, Country A experienced the highest rise in house prices, whereas Country C maintained the lowest prices throughout the years.
Improved vocabulary with 'experienced' and 'maintained' for precision.

The prices in all three countries were low in 1997 . Country A and Country B started about 200 thousand dollars and Country C was around 150 thousand .Between 1997 and 2001 the prices slowly went up all three places . The house prices in Country A and Country B increased quickly from 2002 to 2007. Country A grew the most reaching over 500 thousand dollars. Country B also went up but stayed under 500 thousand .Country C had small growth and stayed under 250 thousand .

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RevisedIn 1997, the prices in all three countries were relatively low.
Added 'relatively' to provide a clearer context.
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RevisedCountry A grew the most, reaching over 500 thousand dollars.
Added a comma for clarity.
Grammar & accuracy
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RevisedCountry B also increased but remained under 500 thousand.
Used 'remained' for better grammatical structure.
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RevisedCountry C exhibited minimal growth, remaining under 250 thousand.
Used 'exhibited' and 'minimal' for more precise expression.

The house prices dropped in al countries .Country C fell sharply and was under 100 thousand .Country A and Country B also have drop but not as big . The prices started to go up again in all three . Country A grew the fastest after 2009, reaching almost 750 thousand dollars in 2014. Country B stayed around 500 thousand .Country C had the lowest prices all the time .

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RevisedThe house prices dropped in all countries.
Corrected spelling error for clarity.
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RevisedCountry A and Country B also experienced a drop, but it was not as significant.
Corrected verb form and added clarity with 'experienced' and 'significant.'

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Coherence & cohesion

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay presents information in a logical order but lacks clear linking words and cohesive devices.

Suggestions

Use more linking words to connect ideas.
Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.
Use cohesive devices to improve flow.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedThe graph shows the average house prices in three countries from 1997 to 2014.
Corrected the verb form for subject-verb agreement.
RevisedCountry A and Country B started at about 200 thousand dollars, while Country C was around 150 thousand.
Added 'while' to improve sentence connection.
RevisedThe house prices dropped in all countries.
Corrected spelling error for clarity.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay contains several grammatical errors affecting clarity.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedCountry A has the highest rise in house prices.
Corrected verb form for subject-verb agreement.
RevisedCountry A and Country B also experienced a drop, but it was not as significant.
Corrected verb form and added clarity with 'experienced' and 'significant.'
RevisedCountry B also increased but remained under 500 thousand.
Used 'remained' for better grammatical structure.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

The vocabulary used is adequate but lacks variety and precision.

Sentence revisions 4

RevisedOverall, Country A experienced the highest rise in house prices, whereas Country C maintained the lowest prices throughout the years.
Improved vocabulary with 'experienced' and 'maintained' for precision.
RevisedIn 1997, the prices in all three countries were relatively low.
Added 'relatively' to provide a clearer context.
RevisedCountry C exhibited minimal growth, remaining under 250 thousand.
Used 'exhibited' and 'minimal' for more precise expression.
RevisedCountry A grew the most, reaching over 500 thousand dollars.
Added a comma for clarity.

Task achievement

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task but lacks detailed analysis and specific data points.

Suggestions

Include more specific data points to support statements.
Provide a more detailed analysis of trends.
Ensure all relevant features are discussed.

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