Part 1 · Band 7

Where are you from?

Source-reported band score · 31 words

Sample answer

I'm originally from Bharatpur in Mahottari district, but my family resettled in Janakpur, which is one of the historical cities of the Mithila region. It's an important spot in Dhanusha district.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

The answer develops in a clear sequence: it names your place of origin, explains that your family resettled, and then identifies Janakpur’s regional and district context. This gives the response a useful progression despite its brevity. For practice, speak for 30 seconds using this answer as a base: keep the same sequence and add one relevant detail about what you associate with either place, without making up facts.

Lexical Resource

The wording is precise and relevant: “resettled” efficiently describes your family’s move, while “historical cities” and “Mithila region” add useful specificity. The place names also make the answer personal rather than generic. “Important spot” is understandable but slightly informal for this context; you could use “important place” for a more neutral tone. Your vocabulary range is effective, though the short answer offers limited evidence of broader range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The sentence combines a contrast with a relative clause: “but my family resettled in Janakpur, which is one of the historical cities…” This shows control beyond simple sentences, and the subject–verb relationships are clear. The second sentence is also grammatically sound. As an optional refinement, consider dividing the long first sentence into two shorter units so the move and the description of Janakpur are easier to follow when spoken.

Pronunciation

This is text-only, so pronunciation cannot be assessed, and this practice guide is not an assessment of a recording. Practise the stress in “originally” (stress the second syllable) and “historical” (stress the second syllable). Group the response into thought units: “I’m originally from Bharatpur in Mahottari district / but my family resettled in Janakpur / which is one of the historical cities of the Mithila region.” Record yourself twice, then check that each place name is clear and the pauses separate the ideas.

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

  • Keep the origin-to-resettlement sequence, and make the relationship between Bharatpur and Janakpur clear when speaking.
  • Try “important place” instead of “important spot” if you want a more neutral register.
  • Practise the answer in a 30-second response, using clear thought groups and adding only a true, relevant personal detail if you have one.

Plan your answer

Try your own response before reading the samples.

Ideas to explore

  • Identify your hometown and its country.
  • Add a clear geographical detail, such as its location on the Caspian Sea.
  • Describe a feature that gives the city character, such as the contrast between historic buildings and new development.

Suggested structure

  1. Name your city.
  2. Give its country or another brief identifying detail.
  3. Describe its geographical setting.
  4. Add one distinctive feature or contrast.
Useful vocabulary & examples
on the coast of
located beside the sea

Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea.

a distinctive blend of
a noticeable combination of different qualities

The city has a distinctive blend of historic architecture and new developments.

historic architecture
buildings with historical significance or an older architectural character

Baku is known for its mix of historic architecture and modern development.

Practise your answer →

Compare answers on this topic

Band 9

I am from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It's a modern city located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, with a unique mix of historical architecture and new developments.

Band 8

To be honest, I am originally from Tashkent, but I have been living in Fergana for the past few years. I love Fergana, but I still miss my hometown sometimes. There is just some...

Band 7

I'm originally from Tular, a city located in the Nist district of the Manang province in central Nepal. I've been living in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, since then.

Band 6

I'm from Oman. It's in the Asian continent, especially I'm from Barka, which is not far away from the capital city of Oman, Muscat.

Band 5

Originally, I'm from Jamuar, which is near Manning and Tangail district. It's a very beautiful city.

Band 4

My name is Jazak Holm Rodov, but you can call me Jazak. I'm from Hawaii, which is not located in Northwestern Uzbekistan, because Hawaii is actually an island in the Pacific Oce...