IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer

IELTS Cambridge Book 7 Test 3

IELTS TASK 1 SAMPLE ANSWERS DR VISHAL GOYAL

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35. The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. 


Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Source: IELTS Cambridge Book 7 Test 3

The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. 

     Sample Answer 1

                The chart provides data on the changes in average house prices in five different countries from 1990 to 2002, and it also compares house prices in 1989.

                         In terms of average house prices, the proportion of prices in New York in 1990 was 5%, while the prices in Madrid increased and reached 2% in 1991. The figure for housing prices in Tokyo decreased, reaching a low of 8% in 1992. Interestingly, in 1993, house prices in Frankfurt, Germany, increased by 1.3%, whereas in London, the demand decreased moderately.

                      Turning to the figures for 1996 and 2002, there was a total increment of 5% and 4% in house prices in Madrid and New York, respectively. Surprisingly, in 1998, the rate of house prices dropped and reached 5%. Interestingly, house prices in Frankfurt and London were higher in 2002 than in 1999.

                           In summary, the proportion of house prices in Madrid and Frankfurt was the highest compared to the prices in other countries.

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The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. 

     Sample Answer 2

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                  The chart gives data about the changes in average house prices in five different countries from 1990 to 2002, and it also provides information about the comparison of house prices in 1989.

             Regarding average house prices, the proportion of average house prices in Newyork in 1990 was 5 per cent; however, the prices of houses in Madrid in 1991 increased and reached 2%. The figure for housing prices in 1992 in Tokyo decreased, reaching a low of 8%. Notably, in 1993, the prices of houses in Frankfurt (Germany) increased by 1.3%, whereas in London the demand decreased moderately.

                Turning to 1996 and 2002 figures, the total increment in the prices of houses in Madrid and New York was 5% and 4%, collectively. Surprisingly, in 1998 the rate of house prices dropped and reached 5%. Interestingly, in Frankfurt and in London, the prices of houses were higher in 2002 than in 1999.

                 In summary, it can be seen that the proportion of house prices in Madrid and Frankfurt was the highest than that of other countries' prices.

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