Average house prices: IELTS Task 1 answer #32, band 7.0
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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 1226 words
The graph below shows the average house prices in three countries between the years 1997 and 2014.
The line graph illustrates the changes in accommodation costs in three countries from 1997 to 2014.Overall, the house prices in the given countries While Country A generally had higher housing costs, followed by Country B, Country C remained at
Lexical resource
Revisedfollowed upward trends, although at different rates.
'Followed upward trends' is a more natural collocation.
the bottom, despite a gradual increase.
Country A and Country B shared similar standings in the initial years, having a price tag of almost
$200,000. From that year on, the
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedThese costs began to surge at the turn of the century, with Country A raising prices to $550,000 in 2004 and Country B reaching $300,000.
Removes unnecessary complexity and clarifies the subject.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedBy 2009, the gap had narrowed, with Country B reaching $500,000 and Country A experiencing a slight decline to $530,000.
Improves clarity and sentence structure.
discrepancy became more pronounced, with Country A seeing its accommodation prices skyrocket to $750,000 and Country B remaining stable in its figures.
Starting at about $120,000, the housing cost in this country followed an uninterrupted upward trajectory before doubling in 2007, after which it bounced
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedHowever, Country C showed a different pattern compared to the other two countries.
Provides a clearer transition and explanation.
back to its starting point a year later. In 2009, this figure rebounded to $250,000 and maintained a steady growth to $270,000 in 2013,
Grammar & accuracy
Revisedafter which it fell back to its previous peak of $250,000.
Improves grammatical accuracy and flow.
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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 clear paragraphs and a logical progression of ideas. There is a clear overview and comparisons are made between the countries. However, some transitions between sentences and paragraphs could be smoother, and referencing could be clearer in places.
Suggestions
- Use more linking words to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs.
- Clarify references to 'the former' and 'the latter' for easier reading.
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedWhile Country A generally had the highest housing costs, Country B followed closely behind, and Country C consistently had the lowest prices, despite a gradual increase.
Clarifies the comparison and improves flow.
RevisedBy 2009, the gap had narrowed, with Country B reaching $500,000 and Country A experiencing a slight decline to $530,000.
Improves clarity and sentence structure.
RevisedHowever, Country C showed a different pattern compared to the other two countries.
Provides a clearer transition and explanation.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a variety of sentence structures and mostly accurate grammar. There are minor errors in article use and tense consistency, but they do not impede understanding.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThese costs began to surge at the turn of the century, with Country A raising prices to $550,000 in 2004 and Country B reaching $300,000.
Removes unnecessary complexity and clarifies the subject.
Revisedafter which it fell back to its previous peak of $250,000.
Improves grammatical accuracy and flow.
RevisedHowever, Country C bucked the overall trend.
Simplifies the sentence and improves accuracy.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with some less common expressions such as 'bucked the trend' and 'skyrocket.' However, some word choices could be more precise, and there is slight repetition.
Sentence revisions 3
Revisedfollowed upward trends, although at different rates.
'Followed upward trends' is a more natural collocation.
Revisedaverage price of nearly $200,000.
'Average price' is more appropriate for the context.
Reviseddropped back to its original value a year later.
'Dropped back' is more accurate than 'bounced back' for a decrease.
Task achievement
Band 8.0/ 9
The essay provides a clear overview and covers all key features of the graph, including trends, comparisons, and significant data points. Some minor details are slightly misrepresented (e.g., the exact timing of changes in Country C), but the overall task is well addressed.
Suggestions
- Double-check specific data points and years for accuracy.
- Include more precise figures where possible.
- Summarize key trends at the end for a stronger conclusion.
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