Part 1 · Band 7

What is your full name?

Source-reported band score · 26 words

Sample answer

My name is Matti De Cataldo, and I apologize if it doesn't sound good, but I'm Italian, and my name doesn't sound very good in English.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

The answer follows a clear sequence: it gives your name, then explains that you are Italian, and finally comments on how the name sounds in English. The last two ideas repeat the same concern, so a shorter answer would feel more focused. Practise a 15-second response: say your full name first, add one brief optional comment, then repeat it without the apology.

Lexical Resource

The wording is easy to understand, and “I'm Italian” gives relevant context. However, “doesn't sound good” is broad and could mean the name itself or the way it is pronounced; the repeated “sound” also limits variety. As an optional refinement, choose a more precise phrase such as “doesn't sound quite natural in English,” while keeping your personal opinion clear.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The answer uses accurate basic structures, including “My name is Matti De Cataldo” and the contraction “doesn't.” The conjunctions connect the ideas correctly, but several clauses are packed into one sentence, which makes the response feel less controlled. Practise dividing it into two sentences: give your name first, then add the Italian background and your comment.

Pronunciation

Pronunciation cannot be assessed from this text, and this practice guide is not an assessment of a recording. Try saying “Matti De Cataldo,” “I'm Italian,” and “in English” as separate thought groups; give the key words Italian and English clear stress, and practise your name in the way you normally say it. Record one attempt, listen for clear word boundaries, and check that the full name is easy to follow.

A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.

  • Answer the question directly with “My full name is Matti De Cataldo” before adding any explanation.
  • If you include the comment about English, make it one short sentence and use a precise phrase such as “doesn't sound quite natural.”
  • Practise the answer aloud in two thought groups, then record it once and check that the name is clear and the response stays focused.

Plan your answer

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Ideas to explore

  • Give your full name and clarify which form of it you prefer people to use.
  • Offer a practical reason for that preference, such as the shorter form being easier to pronounce.
  • Add a personal reason, such as the name’s connection to your cultural identity.

Suggested structure

  1. State your full name directly.
  2. Explain how you prefer to be addressed.
  3. Give one practical reason for the preference.
  4. Add a brief personal reason if it feels relevant.
Useful vocabulary & examples
prefer to be addressed as
would rather have people use a particular name or form of address

I prefer to be addressed as Mehdi.

easier to pronounce
simpler for someone to say correctly

I use the shorter form because it is easier to pronounce.

hold personal significance
be personally meaningful or important

My name holds personal significance because it reflects my cultural identity.

cultural identity
the cultural background and sense of belonging that shape how someone sees themselves

The name has a connection to my cultural identity.

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