Part 1 · · 16 samples

Where are you from?

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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.

Sample answers

Band 4 sample

203 words · Source-reported band

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 Ocean. It's a tropical zone with a lot of public facilities. I have a lot of friends, such as Daimir, Babu, and others. They're my best friends since childhood. We often hang out at the beach, where we play volleyball and swim in the ocean. The w…

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