Average house prices: IELTS Task 1 answer #16, band 7.5

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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 1215 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 line graph illustrates the estimated average cost of real estate in three countries from 1997 to 2014. Overall, all countries experienced growth throughout the period, particularly country A. Notably, country A had the most expensive housing, while country C’s houses were the cheapest.

Coherence & cohesion
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RevisedOverall, all countries experienced growth throughout the period; however, country A showed the most significant increase.
Adding a linking word helps to clarify the relationship between the ideas.
Lexical resource
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RevisedNotably, country A's housing was the most expensive, whereas country C's houses were the least expensive.
Using varied expressions to avoid repetition.

Focusing on the highest number first, the price of a house in country A stood at around $230,000 in 1997. The figure then saw a period of stability at that level for 3 years, before increasing dramatically to around $520,000 by 2004. After that, real estate prices in country A peaked at $750,000 by the final year, after seeing a decrease from $520,000 to $500,000 between 2004 and 2006.

By contrast, starting at around $225,000, the costs of houses in country B increased modestly to approximately $350,000 by 2004. The prices then experienced a noticeable decline to $250,000 in 2008, after which it climbed to $500,000. Before a slight decrease to just less than $ 500,000, the prices remained stable at $ 500,000. As for country C, the prices of housing stood at just around $210,000 initially. It then rose slightly to $250,000 by 2007 . After recovering from a decline to around $200,000, the figure went up to $255,000 by 2013. In the last year, it went down to $250,000.

Coherence & cohesion
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RevisedIn contrast, the costs of houses in country B started at around $225,000 and increased modestly to approximately $350,000 by 2004.
Reordering the sentence for clarity and flow.
Grammar & accuracy
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RevisedThe prices then experienced a noticeable decline to $250,000 in 2008, after which they climbed to $500,000.
Ensuring subject-verb agreement.
Grammar & accuracy
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RevisedBefore a slight decrease to just below $500,000, the prices remained stable at $500,000.
Correcting preposition usage for accuracy.
Lexical resource
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RevisedAfter recovering from a decline to around $200,000, the price rose to $255,000 by 2013.
Using more precise vocabulary for clarity.

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Coherence & cohesion

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay is generally well-organized with clear progression of ideas. However, some transitions between points could be smoother.

Suggestions

Use more linking words to enhance flow.
Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedOverall, all countries experienced growth throughout the period; however, country A showed the most significant increase.
Adding a linking word helps to clarify the relationship between the ideas.
RevisedTo begin with, the price of a house in country A stood at around $230,000 in 1997.
Using a clearer transition phrase improves coherence.
RevisedIn contrast, the costs of houses in country B started at around $225,000 and increased modestly to approximately $350,000 by 2004.
Reordering the sentence for clarity and flow.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 8.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with minor errors.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedThe prices then experienced a noticeable decline to $250,000 in 2008, after which they climbed to $500,000.
Ensuring subject-verb agreement.
RevisedBefore a slight decrease to just below $500,000, the prices remained stable at $500,000.
Correcting preposition usage for accuracy.
RevisedIt then rose slightly to $250,000 by 2007,
Adding a comma for correct punctuation.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay uses a range of vocabulary appropriately, but there is room for more varied expressions.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedThe price remained stable at that level for three years.
Avoiding anthropomorphism and using precise language.
RevisedAfter recovering from a decline to around $200,000, the price rose to $255,000 by 2013.
Using more precise vocabulary for clarity.
RevisedNotably, country A's housing was the most expensive, whereas country C's houses were the least expensive.
Using varied expressions to avoid repetition.

Task achievement

Band 8.0/ 9

The essay effectively summarizes the main features and makes relevant comparisons.

Suggestions

Include more specific data points for clarity.
Ensure all key trends are highlighted.

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