Part 1 · · 17 samples

What do you like to do at home?

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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 7 sample

195 words · Source-reported band

The time I spend at home is probably the most comfortable and relaxing I can enjoy. It's my own habitat, where I can relax without interruption. For example, I love reading books at home. I might also clean my room. Moreover, I take care of my plants when I have spare time. I do my best to ensure they are healthy and thriving, as they bring a sense of calm to my environment. Another activity I enjoy is cooking. Tryin…

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Band 7 sample

48 words · Source-reported band

I'm not really a social butterfly at home. I tend to spend a lot of time on my phone, browsing the internet and watching movies and shows on Netflix. I find it more relaxing than socializing, and I enjoy being able to escape into different worlds through entertainment.

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Band 7 sample

202 words · Source-reported band

The time I spend at home is probably the most comfortable and relaxing. I wouldn't say I don't enjoy school, but at home, I can truly be myself. I can indulge in my own habits without interruption. For example, I love reading books at home, delving into my passion for coding, and working on personal projects. Reading allows me to escape into different worlds and explore various ideas, which is something I find incred…

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