13. Look at the trends illustrated by the graphs and charts. Discuss them with a partner using the language you have learnt in this lesson.

14. Match descriptions 1-3 with the graphs and charts A-C, then complete the first gap in each sentence with the correct country name.

1. Since 2008, house prices in have fluctuated heavily. In 2008 prices by just over 40% and then to 40%.

2. Since 2008, house price increases in have under 11% each year. In 2008 prices reached a , with a of just over 10%.

3. Since 2010, house prices in have . In 2009, price , by almost £100,000, but again rapidly in 2010 to approximately £600,000.

15. Complete the sentences in exercise 14 using the words and phrases in the box.