Part 1 · · 17 samples

What do you like to do at home?

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Plan your answer

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain how reading novels helps you relax or imagine a different world.
  • Describe what you enjoy about cooking and trying unfamiliar recipes.
  • Mention studying English as another activity you make time for at home.

Suggested structure

  1. Name the activities you enjoy at home.
  2. Develop the first activity with a reason or feeling.
  3. Add another activity and explain what you like about it.
  4. Finish with studying English as an additional activity.
Useful vocabulary & examples
escape into a different world
Become absorbed in a book or story and temporarily forget everyday concerns.

Reading a novel helps me escape into a different world.

experiment with new recipes
Try different ways of preparing food.

I enjoy experimenting with new recipes when I cook at home.

work on my English skills
Spend time practising and improving your ability in English.

I work on my English skills by studying at home.

Sample answers

Band 6 sample

199 words · Source-reported band

There are a lot of activities I enjoy doing at home. First, I clean my room and take care of my plants. Then, I might cook something or bake a sweet treat for my family. When I have free time, I do my homework, plan my schedule, and practice speaking. In the evening, I spend time with my family watching movies or playing board games. This is a great way to relax and bond with each other after a long day. Sometimes, w…

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Band 6 sample

46 words · Source-reported band

There are several things I like to do at home, which I really prefer. Like cooking meals, baking sweets, and listening to music and watching movies. I can really believe that this kind of activity can help me to avoid some really stressful and anxious situations.

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Band 6 sample

49 words · Source-reported band

Well, there are a range of things I really like to do at home, like cooking meals and sweets, and listening to music, and watching something on YouTube or on television. And so it can be very entertaining and makes me feel energized to do something useful and entertaining.

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