IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer
IELTS Cambridge Book 13 Test 2
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10. The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Sample Answer 1
The given bar graph illustrates the percentages of owned and leased residences in the United Kingdom and Wales. Overall, there has been an increase in the percentage of households owning their homes, while the percentage of rented residences has decreased.
From 1939 to 1953, the percentages of owned and leased residences remained relatively stable, with ownership at around 30% and leasing at approximately 68%. Prior to that, in 1918, the majority (78%) of residential properties in England and Wales were rented. During the period from 1939 to 1953, the ownership and rental percentages remained relatively consistent, with ownership around 30% and rentals around 68%.
IELTS Speaking
Part-1 Practice
In 1961, around 40% of all residences were owned, which then increased to nearly 70% in 2001. Conversely, rental housing experienced a decline, starting at 68% and dropping to 30% by 2001. The proportion of households owning homes witnessed a significant growth of 10% between 1971 and 1981. This trend continued to rise significantly in the subsequent years, with over 70% of households being self-sufficient homeowners by 2001. However, during the following decade, there was a slight decrease in privately owned dwellings while the number of rental units increased.
In summary, the data highlights a notable increase in the percentage of owned residences and a decrease in rented residences over time in the United Kingdom and Wales.
Key Phrases and Vocabulary:
Owned and leased residences
United Kingdom and Wales
Increase in the percentage
Rented residences
Residential properties
Self-sufficient homeowners
Privately owned dwellings
Rental units
Notable increase
Decrease in rented residences
IELTS Speaking
Part-1 Practice
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Sample Answer 2
Band 7+
The bar graph shows the percentages of owned and leased residences in the United Kingdom and Wales. In aggregate, the percentage of households who own their houses increased, while the percentage of people who rent their houses decreased.
As can be observed, between 1939 and 1953, the percentages of owned and leased residences remained remarkably stable, ranging about 30% and 68%, respectively. In 1918, the vast majority (78%) of residential property in England and Wales was rented. Additionally, between 1939 and 1953, the percentages of owned and rented dwellings seem to have stayed relatively consistent, at roughly 30% and 68%, respectively.
In 1961, around 40% of all residences were owned, rising to almost 70% in 2001. On the other hand, rental housing experienced the reverse trajectory, commencing at 68% and dropping to 30% in 2001. The proportion of families who own homes grew by 10% between 1971 and 1981. It continued to grow significantly in the years that followed, and by 2001, more than 70% of households were self-sufficient. The number of privately owned dwellings, on the other hand, decreased somewhat during the following decade, while rental units increased.
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Author: Dr Vishal Goyal
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Sample Answer 3
Band 6.5
The presented bar graph provides information about the proportion of households that owned and rented houses in England and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
To begin with, 78 per cent of households were rented accommodation, which was the highest proportion, while only 22 per cent of households owned houses, which was the lowest in 1918. The figures for rented accommodation dropped considerably from 78% in 1981 to 68% in 1939, before reaching 58 in 1961. The percentage of owned accommodation surged significantly to over 40 per cent in the next 39 years. In 1917, the proportion of rented and owned houses remained the same (50 per cent) in 1971.
Turning to the remaining years, the trend of rented and owned accommodation continued until 2001. Between 1981 and 2001, the figures for rented houses went downwards and reached around 30 %, which was the lowest, whereas for owned houses went upwards and remained at approximately 78% in 2001. The percentage of owned and rented accommodation accounted for around 74% and 36%, respectively, in 2011.
To sum up, the figures for households owning accommodation went upwards, while rented ones went downwards throughout the given period, except in the last year.
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The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Sample Answer 4
Band 6.5
The chart gives information about the proportion of houses which were owned and rented by the citizens of England and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
To begin with, in 1918, around 75% of houses were rented by the people of England and whales. In contrast, only 23% of citizens owned a house in both cities. In 1939, approximately 70% of houses were rented by individuals from both cities, while only 30% of households were owned. Interestingly, 60% of houses were rented in 1961, which was higher than that of accommodation owned (40%). The figures for 1971 stood at 50%.
Turning to figures for 1981, 1991 and 2001, in 1981, around 60% of households were owned by citizens of England and Whales, exceeding the figure for rented houses by 20%. Notably, roughly 70% of accommodations were owned in 1991, which exceeded the figure for rented households by 40%. In 1991, the figure for owned houses was the highest.
In summary, it can be seen that the greatest number of houses were rented in both cities, whereas the lowest number was owned throughout the period.
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The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Sample Answer 5
Band 5.5
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households in owned and leased accommodation in two nations from 1918 to 2011. Overall, the trend was obviously upward for the owned housing, while the trend was clearly downward for the leased accommodation.
Regarding owned accommodation, in 1918, more than 75% of households were in owned accommodation, which was followed by a period of stability.
Subsequently, the figure for households fell gradually, reaching just above 30% in 1991, where it remained for a short period before rising slightly to around 35 per cent.
Turning to rented accommodation, the percentage of households rose from approximately 23% in 1918 to 69% in 1991. After that, it rose slightly by 1 per cent in 2001 before falling to 64 per cent. However, the figure for both rented and owned accommodation remained the same, at 50 per cent, in 1971.
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The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Sample Answer 6
Band 6.5
The bar chart illustrates how many household items were purchased in owned and rented houses in England and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
Overall, the trend for households in owned accommodation was upward, while the trend for households in rented accommodation was downward over the period. In the middle of the period, it reached the same point.
In 1918, the percentage of rented accommodation was an all-time high, at 77%, whereas the percentage of owned accommodation was an all-time low of 21%. The figure for items in owned houses and rented houses was the same, at 50% (1971). The percentage of owned accommodation from 1939 to 1953 remained the same (31%). Between 1991 and 2001, the figure for households in rented accommodation remained the same, at 32%. 68% of households owned their own accommodation, increasing until the year 2001. In 2011, the percentage of households in owned and in rented accommodation was 63% and 35%, respectively.
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Ms Anju
Student
Vishal IELTS Institute
Edited and corrected by
Dr Vishal Goyal
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Sample Answer 7
Band 6.5
The bar chart compares the percentage of owned and rental houses in England and Wales for the period ranging from 1918 to 2011.
Regarding rental accommodation, 78 per cent of households used to live in this type in 1918. After that, the trend of renting properties declined erratically to 50% (1961), crossing 40% (1981) before falling to a low of just above 30% in 2001. The figure in 2011 went up slightly to approximately 36%.
Turning to the proportion of owned houses, in 1918, it was the lowest at 22%, which was one-third of the property on rent. The percentage of owned accommodation jumped to 50% in 1971, before peaking at around 70 per cent in 2001, which was recorded as the highest. After a decade (in 2011), the percentage again fell by 5 per cent, from 69% to 64%.
In summary, it can be clearly seen that, as time passed, people liked to buy their own housing property rather than living in a rental house. Therefore, the figure for buying one's own house increased significantly throughout the period, while for rental accommodation it decreased throughout the entire period.
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Mr Gurjant Singh
Student
Vishal IELTS Institute
Edited and corrected by
Dr Vishal Goyal
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Task-1 Vocabulary Quiz
The _______ (line, bar, table) graph shows the percentages of owned and leased residences in the United Kingdom and Wales. ___________(Because, In aggregate, Although) the percentage of households who own their houses increased, while the percentage ________ (what, whose, that) rent their houses decreased.
_______ (How, As, Actually) can be observed, between 1939 and 1953, the percentages of owned and leased residences ________(remained, went, unchanged) very stable, ranging about 30% and 68%, respectively. In 1918, the vast majority (78%) of residential property in England and Wales was rented. Additionally, _________(from, between, about) 1939 and 1953, the percentages of owned and rented __________(dwelling, dwellings) seem to have stayed quite consistent, at roughly 30% and 68%, respectively.
In 1961, around 40% of all residences were owned, _________(rising, running, ruining) to almost 70% in 2001. On the other hand, rental housing experienced the _______(reserve, reverse) trajectory, commencing at 68% and dropping __________(into, to, up) 30% in 2001. The proportion of families who own a home _________(grow, grew, grows) by 10% between 1971 and 1981. It continued to grow _____________(actually, significantly, slow) in the years that followed, and by 2001, more than 70% of households were __________(self-sufficient, self-sufficient). The number of privately owned dwellings, on the other hand, decreased __________(because, somewhat, on) during the following decade, while rental units increased.
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Task-1 Vocabulary-Quiz Answers
The bar graph shows the percentages of owned and leased residences in the United Kingdom and Wales. In aggregate, the percentage of households who own their houses increased, while the percentage that rent their houses decreased.
As can be observed, between 1939 and 1953, the percentages of owned and leased residences remained remarkably stable, ranging about 30% and 68%, respectively. In 1918, the vast majority (78%) of residential property in England and Wales was rented. Additionally, between 1939 and 1953, the percentages of owned and rented dwellings seem to have stayed relatively consistent, at roughly 30% and 68%, respectively.
In 1961, around 40% of all residences were owned, rising to almost 70% in 2001. On the other hand, rental housing experienced the reverse trajectory, commencing at 68% and dropping to 30% in 2001. The proportion of families who own home grew by 10% between 1971 and 1981. It continued to grow significantly in the years that followed, and by 2001, more than 70% of households were self-sufficient. The number of privately owned dwellings, on the other hand, decreased somewhat during the following decade, while rental units increased.