Part 1 · Band 8
Source-reported band score · 47 words
My name is Lakshmi Chobh Singh Thakur, and people call me by my first name, Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the name given by my grandmother because it is the name of the goddess Lakshmi, which denotes wealth, wisdom, and reputation in nature, and this name suits me well.
Because the input is text only, fluency cannot be assessed, so no band is assigned. The ideas follow a clear sequence: your full name and usual form of address, your grandmother’s reason, then the name’s meaning and why it suits you. For practice, give this answer in 20 seconds, then repeat it in 15 seconds, keeping the same details while dividing the final idea into shorter thought groups.
The answer uses relevant vocabulary such as “given by my grandmother” and “denotes wealth, wisdom,” which adds personal and cultural detail to a simple question. However, “reputation in nature” is unclear and does not sound like a natural phrase in this context. Consider replacing “denotes” with “is associated with” and clarifying the intended meaning of “reputation” so the explanation is easy to understand when spoken.
You show good control of sentence forms, including the added explanation “because it is the name of the goddess Lakshmi.” The main refinement is sentence management: the final sentence carries several ideas, and “which” in “which denotes” could refer either to the name or the goddess. Split the explanation into two sentences and name the subject directly; this would make the relationships clearer without changing your message.
This practice guide is not an assessment of a recording; pronunciation cannot be judged from text. Practise the name “Lakshmi Chobh Singh Thakur” slowly, checking the syllables in each part, then give “grandmother” and “wealth, wisdom” clear word stress. Record yourself saying the answer in thought groups—name and usual form / grandmother’s reason / meaning and personal reaction—and listen back to check that each phrase is easy to follow.
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