Band 7 sample
27 words · Source-reported bandI think it is a relatively small city, and it contains five or six phases. I think it is a place to accommodate about 100,000 people.
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Is that a big city or a small place?
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Ideas to explore
- Contrast Hiva’s relatively small size with its historical importance.
- Use Itchan Kala as the specific example of the city’s ancient architecture.
- Explain that cultural heritage and monuments attract tourists.
Suggested structure
- Answer directly by describing the place as relatively small.
- Add a contrast showing that its size does not diminish its importance.
- Give Itchan Kala as a concrete example of its architecture.
- Finish with the reason tourists visit.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- historically significant
- important because of its history
Hiva is a historically significant city in Uzbekistan.
- well-preserved
- kept in good condition over time
Visitors come to see Hiva’s well-preserved ancient architecture.
- cultural heritage
- the traditions, places and history passed down through a community
Tourists explore Hiva’s rich cultural heritage.
- attract tourists
- draw visitors to a place
Its monuments attract tourists throughout the year.
Sample answers
Band 7 sample
17 words · Source-reported bandIt is a town with a population of about 2 million. It is on the national highway.
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46 words · Source-reported bandIn my opinion, my hometown is actually small compared to big cities like Ho Chi Minh City. So whenever I go out on the street, I feel like the traffic is not so heavy on the roads. The motorcycles are crowded in a very small space.
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