Average house prices: IELTS Task 1 answer #28, band 6.5
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The line graph this answer describes
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| 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 1196 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.
Lexical resource
RevisedThe line graph illustrates the average house prices in three different countries from 1997 to 2014.
Improved lexical choice for clarity and precision.
Overall, the prices in every country saw a significant growth.
Lexical resource
RevisedCountry A recorded the highest prices throughout the period, whereas Country C experienced the lowest growth.
Improved sentence structure for better coherence.
However in this year, the cost in country B increased to $250.000, while in other nations, it remained stable. In 2004, A and B countries went up to over $500.000 and $350.000 respectively. Country A and B experienced a slightly decrease with $500.000 and $250.000 in 2007, whereas country C reached the same cost with country B.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn 1997, the costs of accommodations in all nations were approximately similar, with around $200,000 in both Countries A and B, and approximately $150,000 in Country C.
Clarified the initial comparison and corrected the country names.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedAll the trends remained under $250,000 until 2000.
Corrected verb tense for consistency.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedDuring the last seven years, the trend in Country A increased steadily, reaching a peak of $750,000 in 2014.
Improved sentence structure and clarity.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedUntil 2009, the cost of houses in Country B jumped remarkably to $500,000, while in Country C, it fluctuated and stopped at $250,000.
Corrected grammatical errors and improved sentence clarity.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThen, the costs in both Countries B and C leveled off by the end of the given period.
Corrected the sentence structure and spelling error.
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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 6.0/ 9
The essay presents information in a logical order but lacks clear paragraphing and transitions between ideas.
Suggestions
- Use clear paragraphing to separate different ideas.
- Add transitional phrases to improve flow.
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear main idea.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOverall, the prices in every country saw significant growth, with Country A maintaining the highest prices throughout the period, while Country C experienced the lowest growth.
This revision provides a clearer comparison between the countries.
RevisedIn 1997, the costs of accommodations in all nations were approximately similar, with around $200,000 in both Countries A and B, and approximately $150,000 in Country C.
Clarified the initial comparison and corrected the country names.
RevisedThen, the costs in both Countries B and C leveled off by the end of the given period.
Corrected the sentence structure and spelling error.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a range of grammatical structures but contains several errors that affect clarity.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedAll the trends remained under $250,000 until 2000.
Corrected verb tense for consistency.
RevisedDuring the last seven years, the trend in Country A increased steadily, reaching a peak of $750,000 in 2014.
Improved sentence structure and clarity.
RevisedUntil 2009, the cost of houses in Country B jumped remarkably to $500,000, while in Country C, it fluctuated and stopped at $250,000.
Corrected grammatical errors and improved sentence clarity.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a range of vocabulary appropriately but contains some repetition and minor errors.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe line graph illustrates the average house prices in three different countries from 1997 to 2014.
Improved lexical choice for clarity and precision.
RevisedCountry A recorded the highest prices throughout the period, whereas Country C experienced the lowest growth.
Improved sentence structure for better coherence.
RevisedCountries A and B experienced a slight decrease to $500,000 and $250,000 respectively in 2007.
Corrected vocabulary and numerical representation.
Task achievement
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task and includes relevant information, but some details are inaccurately presented.
Suggestions
- Ensure all numerical data is accurately represented.
- Clarify comparisons between countries.
- Provide a more detailed summary of the main trends.
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