Part 1 · · 18 samples

do you like your home town

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Ideas to explore

  • Describe the town's atmosphere and mention the parks and friendly people.
  • Give a reason for liking the local food, if you can add a genuine personal detail.
  • Mention weekend activities to show what makes the town enjoyable to live in.

Suggested structure

  1. State your opinion directly.
  2. Describe one or two features of the town.
  3. Add another reason, such as local food.
  4. Finish with an activity or overall impression.
Useful vocabulary & examples
a peaceful place
a calm location with little disturbance

I enjoy living in a peaceful place with beautiful parks.

friendly people
people who are welcoming and kind

The friendly people make my hometown feel welcoming.

local food
food associated with or available in a particular area

The local food is one of the things I really enjoy.

something fun to do
an enjoyable activity or option

There is always something fun to do on weekends.

Sample answers

Band 5 sample

35 words · Source-reported band

Well, I like my hometown, but I'm also living in it. I like my hometown because there are many facilities, like, uh, getting buses and the, uh, K center are easily available in the hometown.

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Band 5 sample

49 words · Source-reported band

If I talk about leaving, yes, I like my hometown because it has everything a person needs daily, such as public transportation, entertainment options like restaurants, cafes, and a Megamart for shopping. I believe it has most of the essentials. The only issue is air pollution, I think. Yes.

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Band 5 sample

166 words · Source-reported band

Yes, I do. Of course, I like my hometown. I'm living in Uzbekistan because it's where most of my friends live and because there are plenty of things to do. The only thing I don't like is the weather because the weather is very dry and sunny, especially in the summer, very hot. But I'm used to it now. In my hometown, there are many parks and cafes where I can spend time with my friends. We often go to the local mark…

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