Average house prices: IELTS Task 1 answer #29, band 5.5
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208 words. Marked by Axiom on 24 January 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
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 1208 words
The graph below shows the average house prices in three countries between the years 1997 and 2014.
It is clear that Country A had the highest housing costs among other categories during the given period.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThe line graph illustrates the changes in average house prices in three countries, namely Country A, B, and C, from 1997 to 2014.
Clarified the subject of the graph to maintain consistency.
Lexical resource
RevisedOverall, house prices in these countries showed an upward trend, although the extent varied.
Simplified and clarified the sentence.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn 1997, Countries A and B started at a similar point, with house prices around $200,000.
Improved clarity by specifying 'house prices' and correcting grammatical errors.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedCountry A's prices rose significantly to $550,000, while Country B's reached $300,000 in 2004.
Improved clarity and grammatical accuracy.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedPrices remained relatively stable until 2008, after which Country B's prices increased dramatically to $500,000, while Country A's saw a slight decline to $530,000 the following year.
Clarified the timeline and improved sentence structure.
Lexical resource
RevisedFrom that year, Country A reached its highest point, with prices increasing to $750,000, while Country B's prices stabilized by the end of the period.
Clarified the sentence and corrected grammatical errors.
After the figure declined to its starting point a year later, it recovered to $250,000 and showed a steady rise to $270,000 in 2013.
Lexical resource
RevisedIn contrast, Country C experienced slight growth over the years.
Corrected the spelling error and improved sentence structure.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedCountry C started at about $120,000 in 1997 and rose steadily to approximately $250,000 over the next decade.
Clarified the timeline and improved sentence structure.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedThis figure returned to the previous peak of $250,000.
Corrected grammatical errors and improved clarity.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
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 there are some issues with clarity and flow.
Suggestions
- Use more cohesive devices to link ideas.
- Ensure consistent use of tenses.
- Clarify comparisons between countries.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe line graph illustrates the changes in average house prices in three countries, namely Country A, B, and C, from 1997 to 2014.
Clarified the subject of the graph to maintain consistency.
RevisedIn 1997, Countries A and B started at a similar point, with house prices around $200,000.
Improved clarity by specifying 'house prices' and correcting grammatical errors.
RevisedCountry C started at about $120,000 in 1997 and rose steadily to approximately $250,000 over the next decade.
Clarified the timeline and improved sentence structure.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay contains several grammatical errors and awkward constructions.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedCountry A's prices rose significantly to $550,000, while Country B's reached $300,000 in 2004.
Improved clarity and grammatical accuracy.
RevisedPrices remained relatively stable until 2008, after which Country B's prices increased dramatically to $500,000, while Country A's saw a slight decline to $530,000 the following year.
Clarified the timeline and improved sentence structure.
RevisedThis figure returned to the previous peak of $250,000.
Corrected grammatical errors and improved clarity.
Lexical resource
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay uses a range of vocabulary, but there are some inaccuracies and repetitions.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOverall, house prices in these countries showed an upward trend, although the extent varied.
Simplified and clarified the sentence.
RevisedIn contrast, Country C experienced slight growth over the years.
Corrected the spelling error and improved sentence structure.
RevisedFrom that year, Country A reached its highest point, with prices increasing to $750,000, while Country B's prices stabilized by the end of the period.
Clarified the sentence and corrected grammatical errors.
Task achievement
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task but lacks some details and clarity in comparisons.
Suggestions
- Include more specific data points for clarity.
- Ensure all main trends are clearly described.
- Provide clearer comparisons between countries.
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