Sample answer
My full name is Do Hang. My friends usually call me Hang because it's shorter. But you can call me Selina, because that is my English name and it is also easier to pronounce.
Part 1 · Band 7
What is your full name?
Source-reported band score · 34 words
Answer analysis
Fluency & Coherence
The answer develops in a clear sequence: it gives the full name, explains why friends use “Hang,” then offers “Selina” and explains that choice. This makes the response easy to follow and appropriately complete for the question. Text alone cannot establish spoken fluency. For practice, give yourself 15 seconds to plan, then answer aloud in about 20 seconds, keeping this same name–nickname–English-name progression.
Lexical Resource
The wording is natural and precise for this personal question: “full name,” “call me,” and “easier to pronounce” each communicate a relevant detail without unnecessary vocabulary. The limitation is that this short answer offers little range beyond familiar everyday expressions, which is appropriate here rather than a clear fault. As an optional refinement, connect the two naming options smoothly, for example by using “also” when introducing Selina.
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
The answer uses accurate, complete sentences, including the reason clause in “because it's shorter” and the coordinated explanation “that is my English name and it is also easier to pronounce.” The grammar is clear, but the structures are mostly simple and provide limited evidence of range. For a slightly more connected version, combine the nickname explanation and the invitation to use Selina in one sentence while retaining the same facts.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation cannot be assessed from the supplied text, so this is a practice guide, not an assessment of a recording. Try stressing the names “Do Hang,” “Hang,” and “Selina” clearly, and group the answer into thought units: “My full name is Do Hang” / “My friends usually call me Hang” / “But you can call me Selina.” Record one take, then check that each name is easy to distinguish and the thought groups are complete.
A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.
- Practise saying the three name details in order: full name, the name friends use, then the English name.
- Try joining the last two ideas with “You can also call me Selina” to make the transition smoother.
- Record a 20-second response and check that the names and the reason for each choice are easy to follow.
Plan your answer
Try your own response before reading the samples.
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
- State your full name directly.
- Explain how you prefer to be addressed.
- Give one practical reason for the preference.
- 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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