Band 7 sample
22 words · Source-reported bandMy name is Vanessa. It's a bit long, so my friends and family call me Vanessa. You can call me Vanessa too.
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What is your name ?
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Ideas to explore
- Give your full name and say what you would like the listener to call you.
- Explain who chose your name and the reason behind that choice.
- Briefly describe the person or story that inspired the name.
Suggested structure
- State your full name.
- Offer your preferred name.
- Say who chose the name and why.
- Add a concise detail about the person who inspired it.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- feel free to call me
- A friendly way to invite someone to use a preferred name.
My name is Hajar Hassan Al-Hattali, but feel free to call me Hajar.
- be inspired by
- To get an idea or motivation from someone or something.
My mom chose this name because she was inspired by Hajar.
- known for her resilience
- Recognised for the ability to cope with hardship and keep going.
She is a remarkable woman known for her resilience in Islamic history.
- in Islamic history
- Within the historical context of Islam and Muslim communities.
Hajar is remembered as a remarkable woman in Islamic history.
Sample answers
Band 7 sample
37 words · Source-reported bandMy full name is Saleha Sharah Malek. My first name, Saleha, means virtuous woman. It's a popular name in my religion, and I love it because my parents chose it for me. I'm happy with my name.
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52 words · Source-reported bandMy name is Nisa Strester. My first name is Nisa, and my last name is Strester. Nisa means "at night without the moon." It's a popular name in India and Nepal. I love my name, and people often get confused about the pronunciation. It's Nisa, not Nisha. I'm happy with my name.
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